Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health Nies: Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th Edition

1. Which group of children is at the highest risk to have poor health? a. African American children living in a suburb b. Asian children living in an outer urban area c. Hispanic children living in the inner city d. White children living in a rural area ANS: C Significant disparities persist in health status of white children versus children of color. However, children living in suburban areas and most outer urban areas experience superior access to health services compared with children living in rural areas and inner cities, especially if they are poor. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) 2. What proportion of U.S. citizens are children? a. 12% b. 16% c. 20% d. 24% ANS: D In 2015, there were 73.7 million U.S. children under the age of 18 years. Children represent about 24% of the country’s population, down from a peak of 36% at the end of the mid-1960’s baby boom. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) 3. Which action should be taken by a typical community preparing for the expected demographic changes in the United States? a. Build more eleme