Question 1

The nurse knows that an adolescent may find making a career choice difficult because there is less clarity in ______________ roles.

Accepted Answer

gender
The blurring of gender roles in the United States-women holding jobs as engineers,lawyers,and physicians; and men entering nursing and culinary pursuits-has caused confusion with the selection of a career path.

Question 2

The nurse is documenting the pediatrician's assessment of a female patient.When assessing Tanner's stages of breast development there is elevation of papilla only.What stage of development will the nurse document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 A

Question 3

What foods would be a healthy choice for an adolescent who just finished playing in a strenuous sports game?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cheeseburger and soda 
B)  A hot fudge sundae 
C)  Two sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches and orange juice 
D)  A bagel and skim milk 
A)  A cheeseburger and soda 
B)  A hot fudge sundae 
C)  Two sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches and orange juice 
D)  A bagel and skim milk D

Question 4

The school nurse is educating high school students about guidelines to be followed when participating in sports.Which statement by a student alerts the nurse of the need for further information?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will eat carbohydrates before practice." 
B)  "I drink large amounts of fluid when working out." 
C)  "I wear protective gear every time I play sports." 
D)  "I avoid caffeine when participating in sports." 
A)  "I will eat carbohydrates before practice." 
B)  "I drink large amounts of fluid when working out." 
C)  "I wear protective gear every time I play sports." 
D)  "I avoid caffeine when participating in sports."

Question 5

The general appearance of the adolescent tends to be awkward,that is,long-legged and gangling; this growth characteristic is termed _______________ because different body parts mature at different rates.

Accepted Answer

asynchrony
The general appearance of the

Question 6

The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient.How would the nurse interpret this score?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonindicative of potential substance abuse 
B)  Normal experimentation of the adolescent 
C)  Need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months 
D)  Indication for referral for counseling 
A)  Nonindicative of potential substance abuse 
B)  Normal experimentation of the adolescent 
C)  Need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months 
D)  Indication for referral for counseling

Question 7

At what stage is the adolescent considered to be,according to Freud's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual 
B)  Genital 
C)  Glandular 
D)  Pubertal 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Genital 
C)  Glandular 
D)  Pubertal

Question 8

The nurse considers what "rites of passage" valued by the adolescent in American society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attaining legal drinking age 
B)  Selection of a career 
C)  Religious affiliation 
D)  Obtaining a driver's license 
E)  High school graduation 
A)  Attaining legal drinking age 
B)  Selection of a career 
C)  Religious affiliation 
D)  Obtaining a driver's license 
E)  High school graduation

Question 9

The nurse is leading a discussion group with parents of adolescents.One parent comments,"My son can't do anything without checking with his friends first.My opinion doesn't count anymore." What knowledge in regard to this behavior would the nurse formulate as a response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unusual for adolescent boys. 
B)  It is often more apparent in boys than girls. 
C)  It is a normal phenomenon during adolescence. 
D)  It is suggestive of feelings of low self-worth. 
A)  It is unusual for adolescent boys. 
B)  It is often more apparent in boys than girls. 
C)  It is a normal phenomenon during adolescence. 
D)  It is suggestive of feelings of low self-worth.

Question 10

To what is the restlessness seen in the adolescent considered to be attributed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive to be accepted by society as an individual 
B)  Urge for independence 
C)  Establishment of a personal identity 
D)  Intense libido 
E)  Slowing of body changes 
A)  Drive to be accepted by society as an individual 
B)  Urge for independence 
C)  Establishment of a personal identity 
D)  Intense libido 
E)  Slowing of body changes

Question 11

The nurse is planning a safety program for high school students.To what will the nurse relay that most accidental deaths in adolescence are related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firearms 
B)  Automobiles 
C)  Drowning 
D)  Diving injuries 
A)  Firearms 
B)  Automobiles 
C)  Drowning 
D)  Diving injuries

Question 12

What does adolescent acne result from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ineffective sweat glands 
B)  Oily skin 
C)  Inadequate hygiene 
D)  A poor diet 
A)  Ineffective sweat glands 
B)  Oily skin 
C)  Inadequate hygiene 
D)  A poor diet

Question 13

A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot.What does the nurse understand this behavior to indicate regarding their daughter?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is bored. 
B)  She is not getting enough rest. 
C)  She is trying to block out stress and anxiety. 
D)  She is mentally preparing for real situations. 
A)  She is bored. 
B)  She is not getting enough rest. 
C)  She is trying to block out stress and anxiety. 
D)  She is mentally preparing for real situations.

Question 14

When planning to answer a 16-year-old girl's questions about menstruation,the nurse must consider cognitive development.What is developed during adolescence according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to view a situation from multiple perspectives 
B)  The ability to focus more on the past than present situations 
C)  The ability to exercise concrete reasoning 
D)  The ability to consider hypothetical situations 
A)  The ability to view a situation from multiple perspectives 
B)  The ability to focus more on the past than present situations 
C)  The ability to exercise concrete reasoning 
D)  The ability to consider hypothetical situations

Question 15

A mother confides in the school nurse that she witnessed her son kissing another boy.Which concepts should guide the nurse to base a reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual behavior in adolescents is not uncommon. 
B)  Homosexuality is a mental disorder. 
C)  Adolescents often desire to explore alternative lifestyles. 
D)  Homosexual tendencies should be addressed with counseling. 
E)  Parents should seek a support group for parents of gays. 
A)  Homosexual behavior in adolescents is not uncommon. 
B)  Homosexuality is a mental disorder. 
C)  Adolescents often desire to explore alternative lifestyles. 
D)  Homosexual tendencies should be addressed with counseling. 
E)  Parents should seek a support group for parents of gays.

Question 16

The nurse understands that as adolescents strive for individuality,the strongest need of any adolescent in society is that of _______________.

Accepted Answer

conformity
For all of the stre

Question 17

What statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about helping a 13-year-old manage his allowance?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I set amounts he can earn for particular chores." 
B)  "I give him a certain amount of money for each day." 
C)  "I put money into his bank account each month." 
D)  "I told him to ask me when he needs money." 
A)  "I set amounts he can earn for particular chores." 
B)  "I give him a certain amount of money for each day." 
C)  "I put money into his bank account each month." 
D)  "I told him to ask me when he needs money."

Question 18

The nurse stresses the need for using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF)of at least _____.

Accepted Answer

15
A sunscreen with

Question 19

The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty.Toward what age girl should this program be directed?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 years 
B)  12 years 
C)  14 years 
D)  16 years 
A)  10 years 
B)  12 years 
C)  14 years 
D)  16 years

Question 20

What are the best breakfast choices for the nurse to point out prior to a big exam,to provide high levels of alertness and increased memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancakes and syrup 
B)  Coffee and chocolate-covered donuts 
C)  Bacon and fried eggs 
D)  Whole grain cereal and yogurt 
E)  Oatmeal and sliced apples 
A)  Pancakes and syrup 
B)  Coffee and chocolate-covered donuts 
C)  Bacon and fried eggs 
D)  Whole grain cereal and yogurt 
E)  Oatmeal and sliced apples

Exam 20: The Adolescent

The nurse knows that an adolescent may find making a career choice difficult because there is less clarity in ______________ roles.

The nurse is documenting the pediatrician's assessment of a female patient.When assessing Tanner's stages of breast development there is elevation of papilla only.What stage of development will the nurse document?

What foods would be a healthy choice for an adolescent who just finished playing in a strenuous sports game?

The school nurse is educating high school students about guidelines to be followed when participating in sports.Which statement by a student alerts the nurse of the need for further information?

The general appearance of the adolescent tends to be awkward,that is,long-legged and gangling; this growth characteristic is termed _______________ because different body parts mature at different rates.

The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient.How would the nurse interpret this score?

At what stage is the adolescent considered to be,according to Freud's theory?

The nurse considers what "rites of passage" valued by the adolescent in American society?

The nurse is leading a discussion group with parents of adolescents.One parent comments,"My son can't do anything without checking with his friends first.My opinion doesn't count anymore." What knowledge in regard to this behavior would the nurse formulate as a response?

To what is the restlessness seen in the adolescent considered to be attributed?

The nurse is planning a safety program for high school students.To what will the nurse relay that most accidental deaths in adolescence are related?

What does adolescent acne result from?

A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot.What does the nurse understand this behavior to indicate regarding their daughter?

When planning to answer a 16-year-old girl's questions about menstruation,the nurse must consider cognitive development.What is developed during adolescence according to Piaget?

A mother confides in the school nurse that she witnessed her son kissing another boy.Which concepts should guide the nurse to base a reply?

The nurse understands that as adolescents strive for individuality,the strongest need of any adolescent in society is that of _______________.

What statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about helping a 13-year-old manage his allowance?

The nurse stresses the need for using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF)of at least _____.

The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty.Toward what age girl should this program be directed?

What are the best breakfast choices for the nurse to point out prior to a big exam,to provide high levels of alertness and increased memory?

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