Exam 35: The Adolescent and Family

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:

Which statement is most descriptive of bulimia during adolescence?

According to Piaget,the adolescent is in the fourth stage of cognitive development with a focus on what area?

What is the most common cause of death in the adolescent age-group?

Which statement best describes Tanner staging?

Which behavior suggests appropriate psychosocial development in the adolescent?

A 14-year-old boy and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement.The nurse's discussion of their concerns should be based on what understanding?

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

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

A school nurse is conducting a class with adolescents on suicide.Which true statement about suicide should the nurse include in the teaching session?

Which is the most commonly used method in completed suicides?

In girls,what is the initial indication of puberty?

Matt,aged 14 years,seems to be always eating,although his weight is appropriate for his height.What is the best explanation for this situation?

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

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

The weight loss of anorexia nervosa is often triggered by what event?

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

What is the first sign of pubertal change seen with boys?

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

Young people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are often described as possessing what personal characteristic?