MEDICAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
1.1. What are the main causes of teen mortality in the U.S.: High risk
behaviors: MVA (usually including alcohol), homicide, suicide, and
accidental injuries (such as falls, fires, or drowning) (Stanhope,
Lancaster, 2011, 769)
2.2. What are the reasons that teens may not seek help for their problems: -
Ac- cess to health care may be hindered due to a limited number of
professionals with expertise in dealing with teenagers -costs of care or
availability of insurance may limit services -Adolescents need to believe
that their visits are confidential before they will honestly reveal
information -Health care professionals must be able to discuss sensitive
topics in a non-judgmental and supportive manner and demonstrate a
desire to work with youths.(Stanhope, Lancaster, 2011, 769)
3.3. What are two reasons teens seek out health care assistance: -Possible
pregnancy and birth control -Nay also need assistance negotiating
complex health care systems
4.4. Describe the teens that have children and explain the difference in this
population: Disproportionate number of teens who give birth are poor
(>75%), have limited educational achievements, and see few
advantages in delaying pregnancy since they do not expert that their
circumstances will improve at a later time
-Most teens report that their pregnancy was unplanned
,Most teens report that their pregnancy was unplanned-They typically
think that pregnancy should be delayed until people are older, have
competed their education, and are employed and married
5.5. How has peer pressure changed over time: -Influences have become
more serous
-Influence expanded from fusion and language to cigarettes, substance
Teens more likely to be sexually active if their friends -Peers reinforce
teen parenting by exag- gerating birth control risks, discouraging abortio
and adoption, and glamorizing the abuse, sexuality, and pregnancy.
-Teens more likely to be sexually active if their friends are
SESSs may be more likely to say that fathering a child would make them
feel more manly, and they are less likely to use an effective
contraceptive.
6.6. What do you think/believe about the burden on teen mothers versus
young men and paternity: -I think young men are not faced with as many
problems when it comes to teen pregnancy. They do not have to had
symptoms from parents, go through the traumatic experience, nor are
forced to provide for the baby (initially). I know many friends that
struggled with teen-motherhood- and none of their partners stayed.
7.7. Name some issue for teenage mothers and what is the nurse's role
with these issues.: violence
intiation of prenatal care
nutrition
gyno age
wt gain
, prematuri
ty low bw
repeat
preg
schooling and edu
8.8. How does Healthy People 2020 define mental health: Encompassing
the ability to engage in productive activities and fulfilling relationships
with other people, to adapt to change, and to cope with adversity
9.9. What is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: Was the first
consumer group to advocate for better mental health services. The
consumer advocacy group worked to establish education and self-help
services for individuals and families with mental illness
10.10. How does managed care impact mental illness?: Managed care- a
sys- tem of managing health care to endure access to appropriate an
cost-effective services.
o Managed mental health care few rapidly in 1990s and by 1999 nearly
80% of Americans were enrolled in a managed health care plano Initially
control costs and access to mental health care I the private insurance
sectors- became significant factor in public mental health, end of century
half of all Medicaid recipients were enrolledo Consumer outcomes such a
health status, quality of life, functioning and satisfaction are
consideration in deciding if services are effected
-Control costs by substituting less costly services for more costly ones*
11.11. How has the treatment of the mentally ill changed in the last 50
years: Recommendations for research developed and education
GRADED A+
1.1. What are the main causes of teen mortality in the U.S.: High risk
behaviors: MVA (usually including alcohol), homicide, suicide, and
accidental injuries (such as falls, fires, or drowning) (Stanhope,
Lancaster, 2011, 769)
2.2. What are the reasons that teens may not seek help for their problems: -
Ac- cess to health care may be hindered due to a limited number of
professionals with expertise in dealing with teenagers -costs of care or
availability of insurance may limit services -Adolescents need to believe
that their visits are confidential before they will honestly reveal
information -Health care professionals must be able to discuss sensitive
topics in a non-judgmental and supportive manner and demonstrate a
desire to work with youths.(Stanhope, Lancaster, 2011, 769)
3.3. What are two reasons teens seek out health care assistance: -Possible
pregnancy and birth control -Nay also need assistance negotiating
complex health care systems
4.4. Describe the teens that have children and explain the difference in this
population: Disproportionate number of teens who give birth are poor
(>75%), have limited educational achievements, and see few
advantages in delaying pregnancy since they do not expert that their
circumstances will improve at a later time
-Most teens report that their pregnancy was unplanned
,Most teens report that their pregnancy was unplanned-They typically
think that pregnancy should be delayed until people are older, have
competed their education, and are employed and married
5.5. How has peer pressure changed over time: -Influences have become
more serous
-Influence expanded from fusion and language to cigarettes, substance
Teens more likely to be sexually active if their friends -Peers reinforce
teen parenting by exag- gerating birth control risks, discouraging abortio
and adoption, and glamorizing the abuse, sexuality, and pregnancy.
-Teens more likely to be sexually active if their friends are
SESSs may be more likely to say that fathering a child would make them
feel more manly, and they are less likely to use an effective
contraceptive.
6.6. What do you think/believe about the burden on teen mothers versus
young men and paternity: -I think young men are not faced with as many
problems when it comes to teen pregnancy. They do not have to had
symptoms from parents, go through the traumatic experience, nor are
forced to provide for the baby (initially). I know many friends that
struggled with teen-motherhood- and none of their partners stayed.
7.7. Name some issue for teenage mothers and what is the nurse's role
with these issues.: violence
intiation of prenatal care
nutrition
gyno age
wt gain
, prematuri
ty low bw
repeat
preg
schooling and edu
8.8. How does Healthy People 2020 define mental health: Encompassing
the ability to engage in productive activities and fulfilling relationships
with other people, to adapt to change, and to cope with adversity
9.9. What is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: Was the first
consumer group to advocate for better mental health services. The
consumer advocacy group worked to establish education and self-help
services for individuals and families with mental illness
10.10. How does managed care impact mental illness?: Managed care- a
sys- tem of managing health care to endure access to appropriate an
cost-effective services.
o Managed mental health care few rapidly in 1990s and by 1999 nearly
80% of Americans were enrolled in a managed health care plano Initially
control costs and access to mental health care I the private insurance
sectors- became significant factor in public mental health, end of century
half of all Medicaid recipients were enrolledo Consumer outcomes such a
health status, quality of life, functioning and satisfaction are
consideration in deciding if services are effected
-Control costs by substituting less costly services for more costly ones*
11.11. How has the treatment of the mentally ill changed in the last 50
years: Recommendations for research developed and education
