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folubunmi · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is the leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for females ranging in age from 1 to 14?

a. Mechanical suffocation
b. Drowning
c. Motorvehicle-related fatalities
d. Fire- and burn-related fatalities

Question 2

Which leading cause of death topic should the nurse emphasize to a group of African-American boys ranging in ages 15 to 19 years?

a. Suicide
b. Cancer
c. Firearm homicide
d. Occupational injuries

connor417 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Motorvehicle-related fatalities are the leading cause of death for females ranging in age from 1 to 14, either as passengers or as pedestrians. Mechanical suffocation is fourth or fifth, depending on the age. Drowning is the second- or third-leading cause of death, depending on the age. Fire- and burn-related fatalities are the second-leading cause of death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Firearm homicide is the second overall cause of death in this age group and the leading cause of death in African-American males. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death in this population. Cancer, although a major health problem, is the fourth-leading cause of death in this age group. Occupational injuries do not contribute to a significant death rate for this age group.