Exam 35: The Adolescent and Family

A nurse is teaching adolescent boys about pubertal changes.The first sign of pubertal change seen with boys is:

Which behavior suggests appropriate psychosocial development in the adolescent?

Which statement is true about smoking in adolescence?

An adolescent teen has bulimia.Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

The mean age of menarche in the United States is:

Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent (select all that apply)?

Anorexia nervosa may best be described as:

The parents of a 14-year-old girl express concerns about the number of hours their daughter spends with her friends.The nurse explains that peer relationships become more important during adolescence because:

When planning care for adolescents,the nurse should:

An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings.The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that:

The psychologic effects of being obese during adolescence include:

Which is the most commonly used method in completed suicides?

The most common cause of death in the adolescent age-group involves:

According to Erikson,the psychosocial task of adolescence is developing:

A young adolescent boy tells the nurse he "feels gawky." The nurse should explain that this occurs in adolescents because:

By what age should concerns about pubertal delay be considered in boys?

Research has shown that the most successful smoking cessation programs among teens include (select all that apply):

Young people with anorexia nervosa are often described as being:

Matt,age 14 years,seems to be always eating,although his weight is appropriate for his height.The best explanation for this is:

Which statement is correct about childhood obesity?