NUR 353 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 353 EXAM 4
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
normal human development is... - Correct answer ✔✔ organized, progressive, follows a
predictable sequence across life stages
when is young adults physical growth completed? - Correct answer ✔✔ 20 yo
young adults physical growth - Correct answer ✔✔ active and are at the height of their physical
strength and abilities
what do young adults tend to ignore and postpone? - Correct answer ✔✔ ignore physical
symptoms & postpone seeking health care
young adults cognitive growth - Correct answer ✔✔ critical thinking habits increase, informal
and formal education to enhance problem solving skills
a young adult avoids close relationships and focuses only on independence, what
developmental stage are they struggling with? - Correct answer ✔✔ intimacy vs isolation
why are close relationships important during young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ support
emotional growth, stability, and overall mental health
what are some challenges of young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ balancing families, work,
and school; caring for aging parents vs their own needs; economics
what do young adults address and resolve? - Correct answer ✔✔ personal social tasks such as
building relationships, starting a career, and becoming independent
,why is focusing on disappointments in life bad for young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ puts
emotional health at risk
most common cause of sports injuries in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ overexertion
why are teens and young adults at higher risk for accidents? - Correct answer ✔✔ inexperience
and distractions (phones, passengers)
key safety concern in young adult relationships - Correct answer ✔✔ dating violence
online behavior that can harm mental health in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔
cyberbullying
leading mental health safety risk in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔ suicide
long-term risk of excessive sun exposure/tanning - Correct answer ✔✔ skin cancer
what increases likelihood of risky behaviors in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ peer
pressure
common substance-related safety issue in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔ drug and alcohol
use
risks associated with unsafe sexual behaviors? - Correct answer ✔✔ STIs and unintended
pregnancy
serious nutrition-related disorder seen in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ eating disorders
, what are some nutrition issues young adults face? - Correct answer ✔✔ obesity, eating
disorders, pregnancy
why might young adults face obesity? - Correct answer ✔✔ lifestyle changes, learning to make
food and eat on their own
what are some causes of poor eating habits in young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ school,
work, family stressors
why should patient education for young adults be individualized? - Correct answer ✔✔ unique
life experiences, including illness, affect how they learn and respond to care
why does a one-size-fits-all approach not work in young adult education? - Correct answer ✔✔
differences in education, socioeconomic status, and motivation affect understanding and
adherence
what factors should you consider when assessing a young adult's ability to follow a care plan? -
Correct answer ✔✔ education level, socioeconomic factors, and motivation
key mental health focus when educating young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ stress, anxiety,
depression, and coping strategies
important topics in young adult sexual and reproductive health teaching? - Correct answer ✔✔
safe sex, STI prevention, contraception
what should be included in substance use education for young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ risk
of drugs, alcohol, and long-term health effects
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
normal human development is... - Correct answer ✔✔ organized, progressive, follows a
predictable sequence across life stages
when is young adults physical growth completed? - Correct answer ✔✔ 20 yo
young adults physical growth - Correct answer ✔✔ active and are at the height of their physical
strength and abilities
what do young adults tend to ignore and postpone? - Correct answer ✔✔ ignore physical
symptoms & postpone seeking health care
young adults cognitive growth - Correct answer ✔✔ critical thinking habits increase, informal
and formal education to enhance problem solving skills
a young adult avoids close relationships and focuses only on independence, what
developmental stage are they struggling with? - Correct answer ✔✔ intimacy vs isolation
why are close relationships important during young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ support
emotional growth, stability, and overall mental health
what are some challenges of young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ balancing families, work,
and school; caring for aging parents vs their own needs; economics
what do young adults address and resolve? - Correct answer ✔✔ personal social tasks such as
building relationships, starting a career, and becoming independent
,why is focusing on disappointments in life bad for young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ puts
emotional health at risk
most common cause of sports injuries in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ overexertion
why are teens and young adults at higher risk for accidents? - Correct answer ✔✔ inexperience
and distractions (phones, passengers)
key safety concern in young adult relationships - Correct answer ✔✔ dating violence
online behavior that can harm mental health in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔
cyberbullying
leading mental health safety risk in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔ suicide
long-term risk of excessive sun exposure/tanning - Correct answer ✔✔ skin cancer
what increases likelihood of risky behaviors in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ peer
pressure
common substance-related safety issue in young adults - Correct answer ✔✔ drug and alcohol
use
risks associated with unsafe sexual behaviors? - Correct answer ✔✔ STIs and unintended
pregnancy
serious nutrition-related disorder seen in young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ eating disorders
, what are some nutrition issues young adults face? - Correct answer ✔✔ obesity, eating
disorders, pregnancy
why might young adults face obesity? - Correct answer ✔✔ lifestyle changes, learning to make
food and eat on their own
what are some causes of poor eating habits in young adulthood? - Correct answer ✔✔ school,
work, family stressors
why should patient education for young adults be individualized? - Correct answer ✔✔ unique
life experiences, including illness, affect how they learn and respond to care
why does a one-size-fits-all approach not work in young adult education? - Correct answer ✔✔
differences in education, socioeconomic status, and motivation affect understanding and
adherence
what factors should you consider when assessing a young adult's ability to follow a care plan? -
Correct answer ✔✔ education level, socioeconomic factors, and motivation
key mental health focus when educating young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ stress, anxiety,
depression, and coping strategies
important topics in young adult sexual and reproductive health teaching? - Correct answer ✔✔
safe sex, STI prevention, contraception
what should be included in substance use education for young adults? - Correct answer ✔✔ risk
of drugs, alcohol, and long-term health effects
