NU131
exam 4
, 11-14 - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are the ages of adolescence according to Polan
and Taylor.
Rapid physical growth
Changes in body proportions
Development of primary sex characteristics (sex organs)
Development of secondary sex characteristics - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are the
four major changes associated with the pubescent period.
Armpit odor
Breast development
Body and pubic hair
Deepening of male voice, widening of female hips - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of
the following changes that occurs during adolescence is considered a secondary sex
characteristic?
Communicating with a child about the extracurricular activities he is interested in
Providing options to an adolescent about attending public or private school - CORRECT
ANSWERS-These are examples of democratic (authoritative) parenting in adolescents.
Deficient knowledge related to menstrual cycle health - CORRECT ANSWERS-You are
the nurse at the clinic assessing an adolescent female who has started her menstrual
cycle. The adolescent stated that she will wear one tampon throughout the entire day
during her cycle. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this
client?
Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which screening is important for adolescents to have
during school health screenings?
Planning for the child to attend the same college the parents attended - CORRECT
ANSWERS-These are examples of autocratic (authoritarian) parenting in adolescents.
According to psychologist Erik Erikson, the stage of development for adolescence is
identity versus role confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-This is the stage of psychosocial
development that adolescents are in according to Erik Erikson:
A normal part of development at this age
exam 4
, 11-14 - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are the ages of adolescence according to Polan
and Taylor.
Rapid physical growth
Changes in body proportions
Development of primary sex characteristics (sex organs)
Development of secondary sex characteristics - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are the
four major changes associated with the pubescent period.
Armpit odor
Breast development
Body and pubic hair
Deepening of male voice, widening of female hips - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which of
the following changes that occurs during adolescence is considered a secondary sex
characteristic?
Communicating with a child about the extracurricular activities he is interested in
Providing options to an adolescent about attending public or private school - CORRECT
ANSWERS-These are examples of democratic (authoritative) parenting in adolescents.
Deficient knowledge related to menstrual cycle health - CORRECT ANSWERS-You are
the nurse at the clinic assessing an adolescent female who has started her menstrual
cycle. The adolescent stated that she will wear one tampon throughout the entire day
during her cycle. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this
client?
Scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Which screening is important for adolescents to have
during school health screenings?
Planning for the child to attend the same college the parents attended - CORRECT
ANSWERS-These are examples of autocratic (authoritarian) parenting in adolescents.
According to psychologist Erik Erikson, the stage of development for adolescence is
identity versus role confusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-This is the stage of psychosocial
development that adolescents are in according to Erik Erikson:
A normal part of development at this age
