Nrsg 4502 Peds Final Exam Test Bank Questions And Answers

NRSG 4502 PEDS FINAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MORBIDITY/MORTALITY STATISTICS: The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? -The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the United States? -congenital anomalies What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States? -Unintentional injuries In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years? -Suicide and homicide The nurse is planning a teaching session to adolescents about deaths by unintentional injuries. Which should the nurse include in the session with regard to deaths caused by injuries? -more deaths occur in males What do mortality statistics describe? -the number of individuals who have died over a specific period The nurse should assess which age group for suicide ideation since suicide in which age group is the third leading cause of death? -late school age and adolescents Parents of a hospitalized toddler ask the nurse, what is meant by family-centered care? The nurse should respond with which statement? -Family-centered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child’s life The school nurse is evaluating the number of school-age children classified as obese. The nurse recognizes that the percentile of body mass index that classifies a child as obese is greater than which?