Question 1

Adolescents who are not accepted and cannot engage in group activities are often:&#10;A) Happy&#10;B) Confident&#10;C) Resentful&#10;D) Fulfilled

Accepted Answer

Adolescents who are not accepted and cannot engage in group activities often feel resentful. This is because they feel excluded and unsupported, which can lead to a sense of frustration and anger. It can also lead to social isolation, which can have negative effects on mental health and well-being.

Question 2

Fifteen-year-old Vista complains of fatigue and weakness.A common cause of these symptoms in girls Vista's age is:&#10;A) Depression&#10;B) Drug abuse&#10;C) Anemia&#10;D) Bulimia

Accepted Answer

Anemia, which is a condition where there is a low count of red blood cells or hemoglobin, is a common cause of fatigue and weakness in teenage girls. This is especially true for girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding, which can cause iron deficiency anemia. While depression, drug abuse, and bulimia can also cause fatigue and weakness, they may have additional symptoms that need to be assessed by a healthcare professional.

Question 3

The adolescent period ends with:&#10;A) Mental development&#10;B) Sexual maturity&#10;C) Physical maturity&#10;D) Social development

Accepted Answer

The adolescent period is marked by physical maturation during which sexual characteristics develop. The end of this period is marked by achieving physical maturity, which is usually around the age of 18-20 years. While mental, social, and emotional development continue throughout life, physical development reaches a peak during adolescence and ends with physical maturity. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 4

One of the major changes of puberty is:&#10;A) Decreased growth&#10;B) Change in body proportion&#10;C) Breakdown of muscle mass&#10;D) Atrophy of fat cells

Accepted Answer

During puberty, there is a significant change in body proportions as different parts of the body grow at different rates. This is characterized by an increase in height and limb length, and a change in the ratio of limb length to trunk length. The other choices are not accurate changes of puberty - growth actually increases during puberty, muscle mass typically increases, and fat cells do not atrophy but rather may increase in number.

Question 5

The incidence of depression increases at adolescence because of:&#10;A) An immature nervous system&#10;B) Lack of relaxing hormones&#10;C) Increased demands placed on the teenager&#10;D) Mimicking peer behavior

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is a time when increased demands are placed on teenagers, including academic pressure, social pressure, and family expectations. These demands can lead to stress and anxiety, which can increase the likelihood of developing depression. While an immature nervous system and lack of relaxing hormones may play a role, they are not the primary reasons for the increase in depression during adolescence. Mimicking peer behavior may contribute to depression, but it is not the main cause.

Question 6

Feelings of self-doubt in the teenage years can be stimulated by:&#10;A) Closeness to peers&#10;B) Belonging to a gang&#10;C) Feelings of attachment to someone&#10;D) Inability to select a goal

Accepted Answer

Inability to select a goal in life can lead to feelings of self-doubt as teenagers may not have a clear sense of direction or purpose, causing them to feel uncertain about their abilities and future prospects. While the other options can also play a role in shaping self-doubt, the inability to choose a goal is a key factor.

Question 7

In girls,puberty ends with the:&#10;A) Onset of menstruation&#10;B) Maturation of the ovary&#10;C) Onset of climacteric&#10;D) Secretion of corticosteroids

Accepted Answer

Puberty in females typically ends with the onset of menstruation, as this indicates that the reproductive system has reached maturity and is now capable of supporting pregnancy. Maturation of the ovary, secretion of corticosteroids, and onset of climacteric (menopause) are all later events in a female's reproductive life.

Question 8

Secondary sex characteristics include (the):&#10;A) Release of testosterone&#10;B) Release of estrogen&#10;C) Maturation of the gonads&#10;D) Increased activity of the sweat glands

Accepted Answer

Secondary sex characteristics are features that appear during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as the increased activity of the sweat glands. The release of testosterone and estrogen (A and B) and the maturation of the gonads (C) are related to primary sex characteristics and the direct process of reproduction.

Question 9

Prolonged sadness may be a sign of:&#10;A) Retardation&#10;B) Depression&#10;C) Withdrawal&#10;D) Ambivalence

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sadness is a common symptom of depression, which is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. It is important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression.

Question 10

Adolescent male children can grow,in a year,as much as:&#10;A) 4 to 12 inches&#10;B) 2 to 8 inches&#10;C) 1 to 2 inches&#10;D) 6 to 8 inches

Accepted Answer

Adolescent male children can grow, in a year, as much as 4 to 12 inches.

Question 11

The adolescent's moral decisions are usually made based on:&#10;A) Honor&#10;B) Forgiveness&#10;C) Duty&#10;D) Right and wrong

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Question 12

In health promotion,the nurse must emphasize:&#10;A) Fine motor coordination&#10;B) Gross motor coordination&#10;C) Avoiding hearing loss&#10;D) Improving peripheral vision

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Question 13

The average blood loss during menstrual flow is:&#10;A) 30 to 60 mL&#10;B) 10 to 15 mL&#10;C) 5 to 10 mL&#10;D) 50 to 100 mL

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Question 14

The predominant emotion experienced by the adolescent is:&#10;A) Heightened feelings of security&#10;B) Reaching out to others&#10;C) Testing values and beliefs&#10;D) Feelings of inclusiveness

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Question 15

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by:&#10;A) Willful starvation&#10;B) Eating binges followed by purging&#10;C) A continued feeling of fullness&#10;D) Excessive weight gain

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Question 16

Deepening of the voice in male adolescents is caused by:&#10;A) Increased size of the trachea&#10;B) Narrowing of the larynx&#10;C) Enlargement of the vocal cords&#10;D) Narrowing of the windpipes

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Question 17

The teen's needs for freedom and independence may result in:&#10;A) Renewed closeness to parents&#10;B) Identification with the parent of the opposite sex&#10;C) Mimicking behavior of the parent of the same sex&#10;D) Moving away from the family and home

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Question 18

Which of the following is a common frustration that teens experience?&#10;A) Increased independence&#10;B) Concern about their appearance&#10;C) Lack of industry&#10;D) Decreased need for sleep

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Question 19

A healthy lifestyle is usually the outcome of:&#10;A) Genes&#10;B) Cells&#10;C) Good nutrition&#10;D) Prophylactic drugs

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Question 20

Formal operative thought processes allow for:&#10;A) Intuitive thought&#10;B) Abstract thought&#10;C) Criminal acts&#10;D) Distorted beliefs

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Question 21

Puberty is best defined as the period in which:&#10;A) Visual maturity is achieved.&#10;B) The individual attains object permanence.&#10;C) The individual attains preoperational thought.&#10;D) The body prepares for reproduction.

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Question 22

Masturbation:&#10;A) Causes disease&#10;B) Causes one to reject sex with anyone else&#10;C) Is a recognized aspect of sexuality&#10;D) Is abnormal

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Question 23

One of the strongest needs for a teen is to feel accepted by group members.

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Question 24

Piaget's formal operational period extends from:&#10;A) Birth to 2 years&#10;B) 2 to 7 years&#10;C) 7 to 11 years&#10;D) 11 years and older

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Question 25

All of the following are possible warning signs of a potential suicide attempt except:&#10;A) Withdrawal or moodiness&#10;B) Giving away prized possessions&#10;C) Consistent school grades&#10;D) Eating disorders

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Question 26

Preparing a young girl for her first menstruation:&#10;A) Leads to early maturation&#10;B) Is often unnecessary&#10;C) Results in more positive attitudes about it&#10;D) Creates more stress for the individual

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Question 27

Erikson believed that the main task of adolescence is to achieve a state of ____________________.

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Question 28

How is the AIDS virus transmitted?&#10;A) By hugging someone&#10;B) By sharing utensils&#10;C) By sharing a bathroom&#10;D) Through a transfer of intimate body fluids like semen and blood

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Deck 10: Puberty and Adolescence