Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank
Firearm homicide is the second overall cause of death in this age group and the leadincause of death in African-American males. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death inthis population. Cancer, although a major health problem, is the fourth-leading cause odeath in this age group. Occupational injuries do not contribute to a significant death rafor this age group. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: 5 | 8 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 5. Which is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year? a. Cancer b. Heart disease c. Unintentional injuries d. Congenital anomalies ANS: C Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1 year throuadolescence. Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death in those younger thayear. Cancer ranks either second or fourth, depending on the age group, and heart diseranks fifth in the majority of the age groups.
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