ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 20 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old boy. Which physical change indicates that male puberty has begun?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In boys, pubertal changes begin with enlargement of the testicles and internal structures.
Question 2 of 5
A 13-year-old boy states, 'The girls in my class tower over me.' What would be the nurse's most informative response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Although the age for growth spurts during puberty varies, growth spurts occur 2 years earlier for girls than for boys.
Question 3 of 5
A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot. What does the nurse understand this behavior to indicate regarding their daughter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daydreaming allows adolescents to act out in their imaginations what will be said or done in certain situations. This helps them to prepare for and cope with interactions with others.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning a safety program for high school students. Which is the top cause of accidental deaths during adolescence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chief safety hazard for the adolescent is automobiles.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old boy excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a part-time job. Which response represents an effective problem-solving approach for his parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An effective approach to help adolescents learn to solve problems is for parents to guide them in exploring alternatives.