Question 1

According to Erikson,what is the psychosocial task of adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intimacy 
B)  Identity 
C)  Initiative 
D)  Independence 
A)  Intimacy 
B)  Identity 
C)  Initiative 
D)  Independence

Question 2

What is the initial indication of puberty in girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menarche 
B)  Growth spurt 
C)  Growth of pubic hair 
D)  Breast development 
A)  Menarche 
B)  Growth spurt 
C)  Growth of pubic hair 
D)  Breast development

Question 3

An adolescent girl asks the school nurse for advice because she has dysmenorrhea.She says that a friend recommended that she try an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ).The nurse's response is based on knowing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin is the drug of choice for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. 
B)  Over-the-counter NSAIDs are rarely strong enough to provide adequate pain relief. 
C)  NSAIDs are effective because of their analgesic effect. 
D)  NSAIDs are effective because they inhibit prostaglandins, leading to a reduction in uterine activity. 
A)  Aspirin is the drug of choice for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. 
B)  Over-the-counter NSAIDs are rarely strong enough to provide adequate pain relief. 
C)  NSAIDs are effective because of their analgesic effect. 
D)  NSAIDs are effective because they inhibit prostaglandins, leading to a reduction in uterine activity.

Question 4

Which one of the following is considered to be an unsuccessful smoking cessation program among teens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer-led education and support 
B)  Information on the long-term effects of smoking 
C)  Programs including the media 
D)  School-based programs 
A)  Peer-led education and support 
B)  Information on the long-term effects of smoking 
C)  Programs including the media 
D)  School-based programs

Question 5

An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings.The nurse's response should be based upon which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  This indicates that the adolescent is homosexual. 
B)  This indicates that the adolescent will become homosexual as an adult. 
C)  The adolescent should be referred for psychotherapy. 
D)  The adolescent should be encouraged to share his feelings and experiences. 
A)  This indicates that the adolescent is homosexual. 
B)  This indicates that the adolescent will become homosexual as an adult. 
C)  The adolescent should be referred for psychotherapy. 
D)  The adolescent should be encouraged to share his feelings and experiences.

Exam 40: The Adolescent and Family

According to Erikson,what is the psychosocial task of adolescence?

What is the initial indication of puberty in girls?

An adolescent girl asks the school nurse for advice because she has dysmenorrhea.She says that a friend recommended that she try an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ).The nurse's response is based on knowing which of the following?

Which one of the following is considered to be an unsuccessful smoking cessation program among teens?

An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings.The nurse's response should be based upon which of the following?

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