Question 1

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

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) This is normal because of increase in body mass. 
B) This is abnormal and suggestive of future obesity. 
C) His caloric intake would have to be excessive. 
D) He is substituting food for unfilled needs. 
A) This is normal because of increase in body mass. 
B) This is abnormal and suggestive of future obesity. 
C) His caloric intake would have to be excessive. 
D) He is substituting food for unfilled needs.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Formal operations. 
B) Concrete operations. 
C) Conventional thought. 
D) Postconventional thought. 
A) Formal operations. 
B) Concrete operations. 
C) Conventional thought. 
D) Postconventional thought.

Question 4

Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) Capability to use a future time perspective 
B) Ability to place things in a sensible and logical order 
C) Ability to see things from the point of view of another 
D) Progress from making judgments based on what they see to making judgments based on what they reason 
A) Capability to use a future time perspective 
B) Ability to place things in a sensible and logical order 
C) Ability to see things from the point of view of another 
D) Progress from making judgments based on what they see to making judgments based on what they reason

Question 5

The mean age of menarche in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A) 11.5 years 
B) 12.75 years 
C) 13.5 years 
D) 14 years 
A) 11.5 years 
B) 12.75 years 
C) 13.5 years 
D) 14 years

Exam 40: The Adolescent and Family

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

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

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

Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?

The mean age of menarche in the United States is:

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