1. When do females usually begin puberty?
2. A teenager has been using acne medications for the last 14 days. Her acne is no better, and in fact, it is a
... [Show More] little worse. What information should the nurse offer this girl?
3. The mother of a 13-year-old girl is concerned because her daughter has not started menstruating yet. The girl developed breast buds and started her height spurt at 12 years of age. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?
4. Which female disorder is characterized by only one X chromosome present instead of two?
5. Which of the following disorders is characterized by males having an extra chromosome, typically being tall and initially thin, and not developing secondary sex characteristics?
6. Parents recently discovered that their teenage daughter has been consuming alcohol on a regular basis. They ask the nurse for advice on how to best help their daughter. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the parents?
7. Which of the following behaviors is most reflective of a teenager?
8. What percentage of adolescent females suffer from an eating disorder in the United States?
9. During a physical exam, a teenager asks the nurse if she can have a stronger medication for her constipation because the laxatives she has been taking are not helping. During the physical exam, the nurse observes mild to moderate erosion of the tooth enamel. Which of the following disorders is the client most likely experiencing?
10. A teenager has a family history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. He asks the nurse what he can do to try to prevent developing it himself. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give this client?
11. Which of the following teenage behaviors is cause for concern?
12. A mother is concerned because her daughter has been taking a nap every day after school. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
13. Which of the following teenagers is at risk for not meeting his developmental task?
14. Which of the following actions should parents take to help their teenager meet his developmental task?
15. Which of the following teenagers is at increased risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted disease and should be provided with anticipatory guidance?
16. A mother is concerned because her 13-year-old daughter comes home happy one day and sad the next. The girl also argues with her younger sister more than she did in the past, and does not like participating in family activities anymore. Which of the following is the best initial response from the nurse?
17. Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
18. After offering a teenager the HPV vaccine, the teenager responds by saying, “I can’t have the vaccine because I have already been sexually active.” Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?
19. A nurse is initiating a discussion about alcohol consumption during a physical exam with a teenager. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
20. The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
21. A teenager asks the school nurse for advice before getting a tattoo. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse?
22. A teenager is expecting her menstrual period on May 14. On which of the following dates would the nurse recommend that she perform a self-breast exam?
23. Which of the following teenagers is exhibiting a behavior that cause for concern and requires further evaluation?
24. Which stage of male genital development is characterized by initial enlargement of the penis, mainly in length along with further growth of the testes and scrotum?
25. Which stage of female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae?
26. A 14-year-old female is in for a physical exam. Which finding requires further investigation?
1. Which of the following are symptoms or warning signs of anorexia nervosa? (select all that
2. A nurse is discussing being a safe driver as part of a driver’s education course. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse include in this presentation? (select all that apply) [Show Less]