Chapter 01: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing 1. 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? 1. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. 2. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. 3. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. 4. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized countries. 2. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the United States? 1. Congenital anomalies 2. Sudden infant death syndrome 3. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight 4. Maternal complications specific to the perinatal period 3. What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States? 2. Heart disease 3. Childhood cancer 4. Unintentional injuries 5. Congenital anomalies 4. In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years? 1. Suicide and cancer 2. Suicide and homicide 3. Drowning and cancer 4. Homicide and heart disease 5. 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? 1. More deaths occur in males