Question 1

The nurse's role in facilitating successful childrearing in unmarried teenage mothers includes what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Facilitating marriage between the mother and father of the baby
B)   Teaching the adolescent the long-term needs of the growing child
C)   Providing information and feedback about positive parenting skills
D)   Encouraging the infant's grandmother to take responsibility for careE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital with acute drug toxicity.Cocaine is believed to be the drug involved.Data collection by the nurse should include what information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug's actual content
B)   Mode of administration
C)   Adolescent's level of interest in rehabilitation
D)   Function the drug plays in the adolescent's lifeE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The middle school nurse is planning a behavior modification program for overweight children.What is the most important goal for participants of the program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Learn how to cook low-fat meals.
B)   Improve relationships with peers.
C)   Identify and eliminate inappropriate eating habits.
D)   Achieve normal weight during the program.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What goal is most important when caring for a child with anorexia nervosa (AN) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Limit fluid intake.
B)   Prevent depression.
C)   Correct malnutrition.
D)   Encourage weight gain.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Many adolescents use alcohol for self-medication.How does an adolescent view the benefit of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)   Believes it has a stimulant effect
B)   Believes it increases alertness
C)   Provides a sense of euphoria
D)   Provides a defense against depressionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A health care provider prescribes danazol (Danocrine),PO,200 mg,once a day,for an adolescent with endometriosis.The medication label states: "Danazol (Danocrine),100 mg/1 tablet." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many tab(s)should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer as a whole number.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The nurse is teaching an adolescent girl strategies to relieve dysmenorrhea.What should the nurse include in the teaching session?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effleurage
B)   Diet high in fat
C)   Limiting exercise
D)   Use of a heating pad
E)   Massaging the lower backF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

What strategy is considered one of the best for preventing smoking in teenagers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Large-scale printed information campaigns
B)   Emphasis on the long-term effects of smoking on health
C)   Threatening the social norms of groups most likely to smoke
D)   Peer-led programs emphasizing the social consequences of smokingE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A pregnant 15-year-old adolescent tells the nurse that she did not use any form of contraception because she was afraid her parents would find out.The nurse should recognize what?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is a frequent reason given by adolescents.
B)   This suggests a poor parent-child relationship.
C)   This is not a good reason to not get contraception.
D)   This indicates that the adolescent is unaware of her legal rights.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a commonly used topical agent for the treatment of acne.What do nursing considerations with this drug include?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sun exposure increases effectiveness.
B)   Cosmetics with lanolin and petrolatum are preferred in acne.
C)   Applying of the medication occurs at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing.
D)   Erythema and peeling are indications of toxicity and need to be reported.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The nurse is preparing to administer danazol (Danocrine) to a patient with endometriosis.What are the side effects of this medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insomnia
B)   Hot flashes
C)   Amenorrhea
D)   Increased libido
E)   Vaginal secretionsF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

An adolescent patient has been diagnosed with a vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) .The nurse expects the health care provider to recommend which vaginal cream?

Accepted Answer

A)   Premarin
B)   Estradiol (Estrace) 
C)   Miconazole (Monistat) 
D)   Clindamycin phosphate (Cleocin) E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

After a treatment plan for acne has been initiated,which time period should the nurse explain to an adolescent before improvement will be seen?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 4 weeks
B)   4 to 6 weeks
C)   6 to 8 weeks
D)   8 to 10 weeksE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The nurse is presenting an educational program to a group of parents about differences between anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) at a community outreach program.What statement by a parent would indicate a need for additional teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   "A child with AN will turn away from food to cope, but a child with BN turns to food to cope."
B)   "A child with AN maintains rigid control and is introverted, but a child with BN is an extrovert and frequently loses control."
C)   "A child with AN denies the illness, but a child with BN recognizes the illness."
D)   "A child with AN is usually sexually active and seeks intimacy, but a child with BN avoids intimacy and is usually not sexually active."E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What statement is true about gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is caused by Treponema pallidum.
B)   Treatment of all sexual contacts is essential.
C)   Topical application of medication to the lesions is necessary.
D)   Therapeutic management includes multidose administration of penicillin.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A 15-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she has not started to menstruate yet.Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was about 2 1/2 years ago.The nurse should take which action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain that this is not unusual.
B)   Refer the adolescent for an evaluation.
C)   Make an assumption that the adolescent is pregnant.
D)   Suggest that the adolescent stop exercising until menarche occurs.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The clinic nurse is evaluating an adolescent with menses that have stopped occurring.The nurse understands that which minimum amount of time should the menses be absent after a period of menstruation to be diagnosed as secondary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 months
B)   4 months
C)   5 months
D)   6 monthsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What are risk factors of testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanic
B)   Infertility
C)   Alcohol use
D)   Tobacco use
E)   Family historyF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

An adolescent girl is brought to the hospital emergency department by her parents after being raped.The girl is calm and controlled throughout the interview and examination.The nurse should recognize this behavior is what?

Accepted Answer

A)   A sign that a rape has not actually occurred
B)   One of a variety of behaviors normally seen in rape victims
C)   Indicative of a higher than usual level of maturity in the adolescent
D)   Suggestive that the adolescent had severe emotional problems before the rape occurredE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

What menstrual disorders are indications for a pelvic examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amenorrhea
B)   Dyspareunia
C)   Impaired fertility
D)   Irregular uterine or vaginal bleeding
E)   Dysmenorrhea unresponsive to therapyF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 18: Health Problems of the Adolescent

After a treatment plan for acne has been initiated,which time period should the nurse explain to an adolescent before improvement will be seen?

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Many adolescents use alcohol for self-medication.How does an adolescent view the benefit of alcohol?

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The nurse's role in facilitating successful childrearing in unmarried teenage mothers includes what?

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The nurse is preparing to administer danazol (Danocrine) to a patient with endometriosis.What are the side effects of this medication?

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The middle school nurse is planning a behavior modification program for overweight children.What is the most important goal for participants of the program?

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What statement is true about gonorrhea?

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What strategy is considered one of the best for preventing smoking in teenagers?

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The clinic nurse is evaluating an adolescent with menses that have stopped occurring.The nurse understands that which minimum amount of time should the menses be absent after a period of menstruation to be diagnosed as secondary amenorrhea?

Correct Answer
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The nurse is presenting an educational program to a group of parents about differences between anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) at a community outreach program.What statement by a parent would indicate a need for additional teaching?

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What menstrual disorders are indications for a pelvic examination?

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An adolescent girl is brought to the hospital emergency department by her parents after being raped.The girl is calm and controlled throughout the interview and examination.The nurse should recognize this behavior is what?

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The nurse is teaching an adolescent girl strategies to relieve dysmenorrhea.What should the nurse include in the teaching session?

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An adolescent patient has been diagnosed with a vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) .The nurse expects the health care provider to recommend which vaginal cream?

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Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a commonly used topical agent for the treatment of acne.What do nursing considerations with this drug include?

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What are risk factors of testicular cancer?

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A 15-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she has not started to menstruate yet.Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was about 2 1/2 years ago.The nurse should take which action?

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A pregnant 15-year-old adolescent tells the nurse that she did not use any form of contraception because she was afraid her parents would find out.The nurse should recognize what?

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What goal is most important when caring for a child with anorexia nervosa (AN) ?

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The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital with acute drug toxicity.Cocaine is believed to be the drug involved.Data collection by the nurse should include what information?

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Exam 18: Health Problems of the Adolescent

After a treatment plan for acne has been initiated,which time period should the nurse explain to an adolescent before improvement will be seen?

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Many adolescents use alcohol for self-medication.How does an adolescent view the benefit of alcohol?

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The nurse's role in facilitating successful childrearing in unmarried teenage mothers includes what?

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The nurse is preparing to administer danazol (Danocrine) to a patient with endometriosis.What are the side effects of this medication?

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The middle school nurse is planning a behavior modification program for overweight children.What is the most important goal for participants of the program?

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What statement is true about gonorrhea?

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What strategy is considered one of the best for preventing smoking in teenagers?

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The clinic nurse is evaluating an adolescent with menses that have stopped occurring.The nurse understands that which minimum amount of time should the menses be absent after a period of menstruation to be diagnosed as secondary amenorrhea?

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The nurse is presenting an educational program to a group of parents about differences between anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) at a community outreach program.What statement by a parent would indicate a need for additional teaching?

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What menstrual disorders are indications for a pelvic examination?

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An adolescent girl is brought to the hospital emergency department by her parents after being raped.The girl is calm and controlled throughout the interview and examination.The nurse should recognize this behavior is what?

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The nurse is teaching an adolescent girl strategies to relieve dysmenorrhea.What should the nurse include in the teaching session?

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An adolescent patient has been diagnosed with a vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) .The nurse expects the health care provider to recommend which vaginal cream?

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Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a commonly used topical agent for the treatment of acne.What do nursing considerations with this drug include?

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What are risk factors of testicular cancer?

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A 15-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she has not started to menstruate yet.Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was about 2 1/2 years ago.The nurse should take which action?

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A pregnant 15-year-old adolescent tells the nurse that she did not use any form of contraception because she was afraid her parents would find out.The nurse should recognize what?

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What goal is most important when caring for a child with anorexia nervosa (AN) ?

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The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital with acute drug toxicity.Cocaine is believed to be the drug involved.Data collection by the nurse should include what information?

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