Computer use at home and at school has increased adolescents'
comfort in gaining access to and using the Internet. This has expanded
their exposure to risks. What potential risks are there for an adolescent
to be exposed to? - ANSWER Teens can be exposed to inappropriate
materials, harassment, threats, and potential for molestation.
According to Erikson, the adolescent develops their own sense of being
independent people with their own thoughts and goals. This stage is
referred to as: - ANSWER Identity vs. role confusion
The nurse is discussing nutrition with a group of caregivers of
adolescents. One of the caregivers tells the group she is concerned
because her daughter has decided to become a vegetarian. With further
discussion the caregiver says her child won't eat any food of animal
origin, including dairy products, eggs, fish, meat, and poultry. The
vegetarian diet the caregiver is describing is which of the following? -
ANSWER Vegan
A 17-year-old girl has come to the clinic to get a rubella immunization
that is required by the college she plans to attend. Before administering
this immunization the child should have which of the following? -
ANSWER Pregnancy test
The nurse is admitting a 15-year-old to the pediatric unit. What does the
nurse recognize as a priority for this child? - ANSWER The child's need
for privacy should be respected.
A 17-year-old girl needs to increase her iron intake but is concerned
about weight gain. The nurse will suggest which foods? - ANSWER
Chicken, whole-wheat bread, watermelon
The nurse is talking with parents of a depressed 16-year-old boy. Which
question is of the most importance? - ANSWER Is there a gun in your
home?
, What anticipatory guidance can the nurse provide the girl who has noted
the development of breast buds? - ANSWER Menarche should follow
in about 2 years.
The nurse is performing an assessment of the reproductive system of a
17-year-old girl. What would alert the nurse to a developmental delay in
this girl? - ANSWER Lack of occurrence of first menstrual period
The nurse knows that barriers to the adolescent's health and successful
achievement of the tasks of adolescence exist. What is the major barrier
to health for this population? - ANSWER Socioeconomic
During a health maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is
not happy with being overweight. Which approach is best for the nurse
to take? - ANSWER "What specifically have you been noticing?"
The nurse is promoting learning and school attendance to a 13-year-old
girl. Which factor will affect the child's attitude most? - ANSWER Peer
group behaviors and attitudes
The school nurse is teaching parents risk factors for suicide in
adolescents. What would the nurse discuss? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER Mental health changes
History of previous suicide attempt
Family disorganization
Substance abuse
A nurse is attending to a group of boys at a school. The nurse is
required to document the sexual development in boys on a regular
basis. The nurse would anticipate which clients having the highest
incidence of nocturnal emissions? - ANSWER Clients who are showing
pubertal changes
A client tells the nurse that she has noticed an increase in her weight
and fat deposits during the last year. The nurse reviews the client's chart
and recognizes that the client is most likely going through puberty.
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