Deck 11: Young Adulthood

Question 1

An occupational health-care worker is teaching a class of health-promoting behaviors to a group of young adults when a member of the group asks why this class is necessary,since they are all healthy young adults.The health-care worker's best response is:

A) "Major health changes occur from young adulthood to middle age, so it is necessary to learn health behaviors to cope with these changes."
B) "Because you all will face chronic illness as older adults, you need to learn coping strategies now."
C) "Good health habits formed as young adults show striking effects on the prevention of illness and disease as you grow older."
D) "In order to maintain your company health insurance, it is necessary for you to attend this class."

Answer 1

C
Positive health behaviors practiced in young adulthood may significantly reduce the development of chronic illness and serious disease in older adulthood.

Question 2

The signs of a mid-life crisis" in a 39-year-old man suggest that he may be experiencing the negative influence of Levinson's stage of:

A) structure period.
B) concrete period.
C) operational phase.
D) transitional phase.

Answer 2

D
In Levinson's transitional phase,the person looks at decisions made in the structure period and evaluates them.Many become unhappy and feel they have missed opportunities.

Question 3

The school nurse plans a class in men's health needs in order to:

A) balance the amount of information about female health needs.
B) encourage the organization of gender-specific health-care providers.
C) interest insurance carriers in supporting preventative health measures for men.
D) sensitize males to health concerns.

Answer 3

D
Men need to be aware of their health-care needs and methods to prevent illness.Men do not seek health care as often as females do.Men rarely seek medical assistance until a specific problem arises.

Question 4

A new mother tells the home health-care worker that she feels "really stupid" about caring for her newborn,as her mother-in-law does everything for the baby.The best approach to facilitate instruction would be:

A) "Let's talk about what you already know about infant care, then we can plan from there."
B) "Tell your mother-in-law that she has to teach you everything she knows."
C) "You and your husband should sign up for child-care classes at the YMCA."
D) "You and your husband should read up on infant care."

Question 5

A young woman pregnant with her first child is in the second trimester.The health-care worker will direct instruction toward:

A) detailed information about the birth process.
B) possible abnormalities of the fetus.
C) preparations about the physical environment for the expected infant.
D) birth-control measures after delivery.

Question 6

The health-care worker planning a men's health clinic at a local college plans to give a priority focus on a booth that will provide information about:

A) career counseling.
B) family planning.
C) immunizations.
D) testicular self-examination.

Question 7

Women's health care should include safe-sex practices.The purpose of this is to:

A) make sure no unwanted pregnancies occur.
B) identify persons who are not using safe-sex practices.
C) encourage healthy lifestyles to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
D) reduce teen pregnancies.

Question 8

A woman in the third trimester of pregnancy expresses fear about her impending labor and how she will manage.The best response would be:

A) "Don't worry about it, you'll do fine."
B) "Labor is scary to think about, but the actual experience isn't."
C) "You can have an epidural. You won't feel anything."
D) "It's normal to be anxious. Let's go over what happens after you are admitted."

Question 9

The college health-care worker cautions the 20-year-old male about an adverse effect of overtraining,which is:

A) excessive secretion of testosterone.
B) loss of strength.
C) uncontrolled rise in blood glucose.
D) reduced libido.

Question 10

Using Erikson's developmental stages as a guide,the home health-care worker identifies the person at risk for delayed development as the:

A) 22-year-old man finishing his degree at night school so he can work in the daytime to support his wife and child.
B) 23-year-old divorced woman in a committed lesbian relationship who works as a medical assistant in a busy physician's office.
C) 24-year-old woman who is still living at home and spends most of her time involved in computer social media.
D) 25-year-old man living in the garage apartment behind his parent's house as he and his wife work and go to school to finish their advanced degrees.

Question 11

At a routine yearly physical,an 18-year-old woman states,"I never check my breasts.I think I am too young to worry about that." The most helpful response would be:

A) "There is no need to check your breasts at your age."
B) "Most women would be interested in their own health."
C) "You should practice checking your breasts the first day of your monthly period."
D) "All women should check their breasts every month."

Question 12

The goal of intimacy for the young adult means that the young adult has achieved:

A) a satisfying sexual relationship.
B) an open and trusting relationship with another person.
C) a casual relationship with several close friends.
D) a clear sense of identity.

Question 13

According to Kohlberg,young adults should develop moral reasoning as they mature;this moral reasoning is characterized by:

A) conforming to rules to gain recognition or reward.
B) taking responsibility for care of others.
C) obeying rules to avoid punishment.
D) maintaining a sense of life achievement.

Question 14

A health-care worker preparing a class on nutrition for a group of young adults explains that MyPlate is a nutritional guide that:

A) spells out food exchanges.
B) recommends that 30% of a plate be fruits and vegetables.
C) directs nutritional intake to be 50% protein.
D) helps limit portion size.

Question 15

The health-care worker suspecting a woman who comes to the clinic is in an abusive relationship teaches the woman about partner abuse because the health-care worker knows that all women should be informed:

A) about the health-care worker's ethical responsibility to protect women.
B) that women's legal rights cannot be controlled by men.
C) about the submissive nature of women who stay in abusive relationships.
D) about the cycle of violence that indicates once violence begins, it continues and escalates over time.

Question 16

According to Piaget,the stage of development that is necessary for effective problem-solving skills in adulthood is the _______________ stage.

A) integrative
B) preoperational
C) concrete operational
D) post-formal operational

Question 17

Health maintenance instruction during young adulthood should be directed toward:

A) preparing for the inevitable physical decline.
B) halting age-related physiological changes.
C) teaching how to cope with chronic illness.
D) preventing illnesses caused by lifestyle choices.

Question 18

Young adulthood,or early adulthood,is most often defined as the time of age 20 years to _____ years.

A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
D) 40

Question 19

The college health-care worker planning a health promotion class plans to support the goals of Health People 2020 and focus on:

A) nutrition, family planning, and physical fitness.
B) vaccine-preventable disease and osteoporosis prevention.
C) periodontal disease and chronic lung disease.
D) breastfeeding and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) prevention.

Question 20

High schools and junior high schools are now offering classes in money management and parenting for the purpose of:

A) keeping adolescents interested in school.
B) giving minority populations increased insight to finances.
C) helping adolescents transition more easily to adulthood.
D) discouraging teen pregnancy.

Question 21

In the United States,at age 18,young adults are able to: (Select all that apply. )

A) vote.
B) purchase a license for a shotgun.
C) marry without parental consent.
D) purchase alcohol.
E) be drafted into military.

Question 22

The health-care worker cautions the 30-year-old woman that at her age there is an increased risk for injuries due to muscle mass being replaced by_________.

Question 23

A young adult man says that his 3-year-old son wants to do many things the parent thinks is dangerous.The most helpful suggesting the health-care worker could give about this toddler's behavior is:

A) "Let him do what he wants. He won't break."
B) "Allow him his independence, but keep an eye out for safety."
C) "Your child should be limited in his explorations as his judgment is immature."
D) "Parents of toddlers need to continue to do things for their children."

Question 24

Signs of intimate partner violence include: (Select all that apply. )

A) absolute financial control by partner.
B) erratic prenatal care.
C) self-blame for marital problems.
D) cycle of violence in partner.
E) substance abuse in partner.

Question 25

The health-care worker recommends that the young adult take up weight training for fitness and counsels that such activity should be: (Select all that apply. )

A) moderate to high intensity.
B) performed 2 or more days a week.
C) intense enough to involve all major muscle groups.
D) supervised and directed by a trainer.
E) prescribed by a physician.

Question 26

Most young adults have ceased to grow when the __________ of the long bones fuse.

Question 27

Teaching to increase self care is effective when the adult learner makes which statement?

A) "I'll do whatever you say; you're the professional."
B) "I don't think I can quit smoking."
C) "I exercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week."
D) "What do you think I should do?"