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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 15 : Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family Questions
Question 1 of 5
What are characteristics of early adolescence (1114 years) with regard to identity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Characteristics of early adolescence identity include trying out of various roles, conformity to group norms, and preoccupation with rapid body changes. Mature sexual identity and increase in self-esteem are characteristics of late adolescent identity.
Question 2 of 5
What are characteristics of middle adolescence (1517 years) with regard to relationships with peers? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Characteristics of middle adolescence relationships with peers include behavioral standards set by the peer group, acceptance of peers is extremely important, and exploration of the ability to attract opposite sex. Seeking peer affiliations to counter instability is a characteristic of early adolescence relationships with peers. Peer groups receding in importance in favor of individual friendships is characteristic of late adolescence relationships with peers.
Question 3 of 5
What are characteristics of late adolescence (1820 years) with regard to sexuality? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Characteristics of late adolescence sexuality include intimacy involving commitment; growing capacity for mutuality and reciprocity; and publicly identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Exploration of self-appeal is a characteristic of middle adolescence sexuality. Limited dating, usually group, is a characteristic of early adolescence sexuality.
Question 4 of 5
What are characteristics of dating relationships in early adolescence? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Early dating relationships typically follow highly ritualized scripts in which adolescents are more likely to play stereotypic roles than to really be themselves. Participating in mixed-gender group activities, such as going to parties or other events, may have a positive impact on young teenagers well-being. One-on-one dating during early adolescence, however, with a lot of time spent alone, may lead to sexual intimacy before a teen is ready. Although teenagers may begin dating during early adolescence, these early dating relationships are not usually psychosocially intimate.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse recognizes that students who are targeted for repeated harassment and bullying may exhibit what? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Students targeted for repeated teasing and harassment are more likely to skip school, to report symptoms of depression, and to attempt suicide. Equally troubling, teens who are regularly harassed or bullied are also more likely to bring weapons to school to feel safe. Students who are bullied do not want to attend extracurricular activities.