Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Kyle Carman Test Bank

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: 7 TOP: Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Area of Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 4. Which leading cause of death topic should the nurse emphasize to a group of AfricanAmerican boys ranging in ages 15 to 19 years? a. Suicide b. Cancer c. Firearm homicide d. Occupational injuries ANS: C 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