Exam 35: The Adolescent and Family

Which symptoms should the nurse expect to observe during the physical assessment of an adolescent girl with severe weight loss and disrupted metabolism associated with anorexia nervosa?

Place in correct order the sequence of maturational changes for girls. Begin with the first change seen, sequencing to the last change. -Fourth change

Place in correct order the sequence of maturational changes for girls. Begin with the first change seen, sequencing to the last change. -First change

Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate to a 15-year-old whose friend has mentioned suicide?

Which is the most significant factor in distinguishing those who commit suicide from those who make suicidal attempts or threats?

The school nurse is discussing testicular self-examination with adolescent boys.Why is this important?

Steve,14 years old,mentions that he now has to use deodorant but never had to before.The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that:

Injuries claim many lives during adolescence.Which factors contribute to early adolescents engaging in risk-taking behaviors (select all that apply)?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent hospitalized for cellulitis.The nurse notes that the adolescent experiences many "mood swings" throughout the day.The nurse interprets this behavior as:

A 14-year-old boy and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement.The nurse's discussion of this should be based on knowing that:

Place in correct order the sequence of maturational changes for girls. Begin with the first change seen, sequencing to the last change. -Second change

An adolescent girl tells the nurse that she has suicidal thoughts.The nurse asks her if she has a specific plan.Asking this should be considered:

The parents of a 15-year-old girl are concerned that their adolescent spends too much time looking in the mirror.Which statement is the most appropriate for the nurse to make?

Which statement is most descriptive of central nervous system stimulants?

A 17-year-old tells the nurse that he is not having sex because it would make his parents very angry.This response indicates that the adolescent has a developmental lag in which area?

The nurse is explaining Tanner staging to an adolescent and her mother.Which statement best describes Tanner staging?

The weight loss of anorexia nervosa is often triggered by:

According to Piaget,the adolescent is in the fourth stage of cognitive development,or period of:

A nurse is reviewing hormone changes that occur during adolescence.The hormone that is responsible for the growth of beard,mustache,and body hair in the male is:

Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?