Question 1

A 55-year-old is married with two children, ages 15 and 17. He is a supervisor for the local utility company, where he has been employed for 25 years. He is active in his community and serves on the town council. According to Schaie's theory of cognitive development, he is in the _________ stage, which occurs in the __________ stage of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 55-year-old is married with two children,...

Question 2

Marriages may improve after the children are grown and gone if the partners:

Accepted Answer

The development of mutual interests and having more time for each other often improve marriages after the children are grown.

Question 3

A 24-year-old mother of two has just become divorced from her husband of 4 years. She is living with her parents again until she is able to get her finances in order and find her own apartment. This is an example of _______ children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 24-year-old mother of two has just...

Question 4

A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in this person's life can result in:

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory includes the stage of intimacy vs. isolation. This stage is where love relationships are developed, and fear of intimate relationships will lead to a sense of isolation.

Question 5

A 35-year-old mother of three children, ages 8, 10, and 13, has decided to return to school to become a nurse. Her husband and parents have been very supportive of her decision and will help with child care while she is in school. According to Schaie's theory for cognitive development, she is in the ________ stage, which occurs in the _______ stage of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 35-year-old mother of three children, ages...

Question 6

Susan, a 21-year-old, has just graduated from college and will begin teaching at the local elementary school in the fall. Her parents have been supportive and have assisted with her tuition throughout college and consoled her when she became overwhelmed at school. They are also helping Susan find an apartment close to the school where she will teach. At this point in her life, Susan will be faced with which of the following developmental tasks? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The decision to marry and become a parent, as well as developing a network of friends, are developmental tasks for the young adult.

Question 7

When planning a community health program that is directed at young adults, the nurse will prepare the material to: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Building on previous knowledge, designing clear goals based on common concerns, and stressing how the material can be of benefit should be part of the plan. The straight lecture method is not the most effective way of communicating with young adults.

Question 8

The nurse caring for a 42-year-old patient is satisfied that Erik Erikson's psychosocial development phase of generativity has been satisfied by the fact that this patient is:

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory includes the stage of generativity vs. stagnation in which parenting, nurturing others, and fulfilling civic responsibilities are the tasks. The adult finds ways to be productive and of help to others in order to grow personally.

Question 9

When planning a community health fair, which of the following topics are most appropriate for the nurse to include to target the young adult? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Young adults typically are in good health but may develop unhealthy behaviors including chemical abuse; sedentary lifestyle; overeating; and sexual promiscuity, which can lead to sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

Quiz 12: Adulthood and the Family