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Younger adolescents often have an awkward appearance because: Answer: body parts
grow and mature at different rates
A person who does not establish an identity during adolescence is more likely to: Answer:
conform to peer group for a prolong time
A parent can best help an adolescent make a wise decision by Answer: respecting the
teenagers decision even if he or she makes a mistake
Younger adolescents tend to be egocentric because they are Answer: preoccupied with
their physical development
The adolescents peer group helps him or her move away from: Answer: dependence on his
or her family
What is the best nursing to a parent who is concerned about her 15 year olds frequent day-
dreaming? Answer: "daydreaming is a normal adolescent occurrence"
An adolescent who adopts a strict vegetarian diet is at risk for a deficiency of which
nutrition? Answer: Protein
Most accidents involving adolescents occur when they: Answer: drive a car or other
vehicles
The nurse assessing an adolescents physical development knows that the tanner stages
describe the: Answer: sequence of physical maturation in the adolescents
The major psychosocial task of adolescence is to develop a sense of: Answer: identity as
an individual
A parent is worried because her 14 year old son seems to be constantly in the bathroom,
shampooing, styling his hair. She worries that her son may be homosexual because he is so
concerned about his appearance. What is the most appropriate nursing response to the
mother concerns Answer: "Teens are preoccupied with their appearance because of
dramatic body changes"
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, What is the best information for the nurse to include in a class for adolescents about
healthy eating habits? Answer: How to choose foods form Myplate provided by the FDA
What is the best food choice for an adolescent who just finished playing a game of field
hockey? Answer: Toasted Bagel
Separation anxiety is most pronounced in which age group? Answer: toddlers
The mother of a hospitalized toddler could best explain when she will return by saying, "I
will be back: Answer: after your nap."
In most instances, unpleasant treatments on children should take place in the Answer:
treatment room
Which child is most likely to feel his or her illness is punishment for something he or she
has done wrong Answer: preschool
Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce a 5-year-old's anxiety related to
upcoming surgery? Answer: schedule a visit to the surgical area preoperatively
Parental consent for minors is not always necessary for treatment in which situation
Answer: sexually transmitted infections
The mother of a 3-year-old child is concerned because he has returned to diapers since he
has been hospitalized although he had been potty trained. What is the best nursing
response to the mother? Answer: "Regression is normal in a sick child"
The nurse's best approach to prepare a toddler for a painful procedure is to: Answer: be
truthful if it will be painful
What action would the nurse take when a hospitalized school-age child begins to act out?
Answer: Provide positive direction and consistency
After performing a painful procedure on an infant, the nurse should Answer: return the
infant to the parent
The nurse would expect a common reaction to hospitalization for a 4-year-old child to be
Answer: guilt
The nurse understands that a hospitalized school-age child should be allowed to
participate in his or her own care to Answer: allow some control
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SUCCESS STARTS HERE! LEARN, PRACTICE & EXCEL!
Younger adolescents often have an awkward appearance because: Answer: body parts
grow and mature at different rates
A person who does not establish an identity during adolescence is more likely to: Answer:
conform to peer group for a prolong time
A parent can best help an adolescent make a wise decision by Answer: respecting the
teenagers decision even if he or she makes a mistake
Younger adolescents tend to be egocentric because they are Answer: preoccupied with
their physical development
The adolescents peer group helps him or her move away from: Answer: dependence on his
or her family
What is the best nursing to a parent who is concerned about her 15 year olds frequent day-
dreaming? Answer: "daydreaming is a normal adolescent occurrence"
An adolescent who adopts a strict vegetarian diet is at risk for a deficiency of which
nutrition? Answer: Protein
Most accidents involving adolescents occur when they: Answer: drive a car or other
vehicles
The nurse assessing an adolescents physical development knows that the tanner stages
describe the: Answer: sequence of physical maturation in the adolescents
The major psychosocial task of adolescence is to develop a sense of: Answer: identity as
an individual
A parent is worried because her 14 year old son seems to be constantly in the bathroom,
shampooing, styling his hair. She worries that her son may be homosexual because he is so
concerned about his appearance. What is the most appropriate nursing response to the
mother concerns Answer: "Teens are preoccupied with their appearance because of
dramatic body changes"
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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, What is the best information for the nurse to include in a class for adolescents about
healthy eating habits? Answer: How to choose foods form Myplate provided by the FDA
What is the best food choice for an adolescent who just finished playing a game of field
hockey? Answer: Toasted Bagel
Separation anxiety is most pronounced in which age group? Answer: toddlers
The mother of a hospitalized toddler could best explain when she will return by saying, "I
will be back: Answer: after your nap."
In most instances, unpleasant treatments on children should take place in the Answer:
treatment room
Which child is most likely to feel his or her illness is punishment for something he or she
has done wrong Answer: preschool
Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce a 5-year-old's anxiety related to
upcoming surgery? Answer: schedule a visit to the surgical area preoperatively
Parental consent for minors is not always necessary for treatment in which situation
Answer: sexually transmitted infections
The mother of a 3-year-old child is concerned because he has returned to diapers since he
has been hospitalized although he had been potty trained. What is the best nursing
response to the mother? Answer: "Regression is normal in a sick child"
The nurse's best approach to prepare a toddler for a painful procedure is to: Answer: be
truthful if it will be painful
What action would the nurse take when a hospitalized school-age child begins to act out?
Answer: Provide positive direction and consistency
After performing a painful procedure on an infant, the nurse should Answer: return the
infant to the parent
The nurse would expect a common reaction to hospitalization for a 4-year-old child to be
Answer: guilt
The nurse understands that a hospitalized school-age child should be allowed to
participate in his or her own care to Answer: allow some control
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