Burns' Pediatric Primary Care 7th Edition Test Bank

Access All Chapters by clicking here: https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/doc/3766985/burns-pediatric-primary-care-7th- edition-test-bank-complete-guide Chapter 01: Health Status of Children: Global and National Perspectives Garzon Maaks: Burns’ Pediatric Primary... More

Access All Chapters by clicking here: https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/doc/3766985/burns-pediatric-primary-care-7th- edition-test-bank-complete-guide Chapter 01: Health Status of Children: Global and National Perspectives Garzon Maaks: Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE : 1. Which region globally has the highest infant mortality rate? a. Indonesia b. Southern Asia c. Sub-Saharan Africa d. Syria ANS: B Although Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia together account for 77% of the infant mortality rate globally, Southern Asia has the highest infant mortality rate (39%) in the world followed closely by Sub-Saharan Africa (38%). 2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that, to achieve the greatest world-wide reduction in child mortality from pneumonia and diarrhea, which intervention is most effective? a. Antibiotics b. Optimal nutrition c. Vaccinations d. Water purification ANS: C Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea globally and Strep pne Less