During the annual physical examination, a teenage client tells the nurse that she is anxious as well as frustrated because of the acne on her face. Which is the best response for the nurse?

During the annual physical examination, a teenage client tells the nurse that she is anxious as well as frustrated because of the acne on her face. Which is the best response for the nurse?

a) "You must be eating fried foods or sweets in large quantities."
b) "It could be serious; seek consultation when your primary care physician examines you."
c) "Most of us get acne during adolescence. Even some adults do. Don't worry."
d) "This is one of the most common physical changes during adolescence."


Answer: "This is one of the most common physical changes during adolescence."

Puberty is said to begin when what occurs?

Puberty is said to begin when what occurs?

a) The production of sperm in the male.
b) The voice deepens in the male.
c) The growth spurt in the female ends.
d) The areola separate from the contour of the breasts in the female.


Answer: The production of sperm in the male.

Suicide is so common in adolescents it ranks third as a cause of death in the 10- to 24-year-old age group.

Suicide is so common in adolescents it ranks third as a cause of death in the 10- to 24-year-old age group.

a) False
b) True


Answer: True

The nurse is promoting nutrition to a teen who is going through a growth spurt. Which food should the nurse recommended for its high iron content?

The nurse is promoting nutrition to a teen who is going through a growth spurt. Which food should the nurse recommended for its high iron content?

a) Fresh orange juice
b) Fat-free milk
c) Whole grain bread
d) Organic carrots


Answer: Whole grain bread

A 14-year-old boy is far quieter than usual when he visits his physician's office. The nurse asks him if anything is wrong, and the boy replies that he did not make the cut for the football team. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to say?

A 14-year-old boy is far quieter than usual when he visits his physician's office. The nurse asks him if anything is wrong, and the boy replies that he did not make the cut for the football team. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to say?

a) "That's okay; you can try out for basketball in a few months."
b) "Don't let it get you down; sports are a waste of time, anyway."
c) "I'm really sorry; I know that must be a big disappointment."
d) "It's not that big of a deal; a lot of kids don't make the football team."


Answer: "I'm really sorry; I know that must be a big disappointment."

The developmental task of the adolescent period, according to Erikson, is to form a sense of:

The developmental task of the adolescent period, according to Erikson, is to form a sense of:

a) identity versus role confusion.
b) decisiveness versus indecisiveness.
c) initiative versus guilt.
d) autonomy versus shame or doubt.


Answer: identity versus role confusion.

The nurse is discussing nutrition with a group of adolescents. The nurse would encourage the adolescents to eat which foods to increase their intake of iron? Select all that apply.

The nurse is discussing nutrition with a group of adolescents. The nurse would encourage the adolescents to eat which foods to increase their intake of iron? Select all that apply.

a) Peanuts
b) Hard-boiled eggs
c) Cheese sticks
d) Grapes
e) Dried fruits
f) Milk shakes


Answer:

• Dried fruits
• Peanuts
• Hard-boiled eggs