L4 (ATI Ch. 22-24, 33,38) Flashcards
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a 12 year old male client about manifestations of puberty.
The nurse should explain that which of the following physical changes occurs first?
Answer:
Enlargement of testis and scrotum
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for an adolescent who has multiple fractures
Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
(select all that apply)
suggest that the guardian bring in non-violent video games to play
Provide a television and movies for the adolescent to watch
Involve the adolescent in treatment decisions when possible
Allow the adolescent to perform morning self care
A nurse is reviewing CDC’s immunization recommendations with the guardians of an adolescent.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the discussion?
( select all that apply)
Varicella
Human papilloma virus
seasonal influenza
A nurse is talking with an adolescent who is having difficulty dealing with several issues.
Which of the following issues should the nurse identify as a priority?
Answer:
” I am so fat, I skip meals to try to lose weight”
A nurse is preparing a wellness presentation for families about health screening for adolescents
Which of the following information should the nurse include ?
( select all that apply)
Obtain a periodic mental status evaluation
Discuss prevention of sexually transmitted infection
Regularly screen for tuberculosis
provide education about drug and alcohol use
A nurse is instructing a young adult client about health promotion and illness prevention.
Which of the following statements indicates understanding?
” It is important to schedule routine health care visits even if I am feeling well”
A nurse is reviewing CDC immunization recommendation with a young adult client.
Which of the following vaccines should the nurse recommend as routine, rather than catch up, during young adult hood?
( select all that apply )
Influenza
Pertussis
Tetanus
A charge nurse is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following examples should the charge nurse include as a developmental task for a young adult?
Devoting time to establishing an occupation
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing with several issues
Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as the priority to assess first? (age 20-30)
” I don’t even know who I am yet, and now I’m supposed to know what to do”
A nurse is reviewing safety precautions with a group of young adults at a community health fair
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include to address common health risk for this age group
(select all that apply)
Wear a helmet while skiing
install a carbon monoxide detector
secure firearms in a safe location
A charge nurse is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of newly licensed nurses.
Which of the following examples should the charge nurse include as a developmental task for middle adulthood?
The client expresses concern for the next generation
A nurse is collecting data to evaluate a middle adult’s psychosocial development. The nurse should expect middle adults to demonstrate which of the following developmental tasks
(select all that apply)
spend time focusing on improving job performance
welcome opportunities to be creative and productive
become involved with community issues and activities
A nurse is preparing a health promotion course for a group of middle adults.
Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
( Select all that apply)
Eye examination every 1-3 years
DXA screening for osteoporosis
screening for depressive disorders
A nurse is counseling a middle adult client who describes having difficulty with several issues. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as the priority to
access further ?
” its been so stressful to think about forming intimate relationship”
A nurse is collecting history and physical examination data from a middle adult. The nurse should expect to find decreases in which of the following physiologic functions
(select all that apply)
Metabolism
Gastric secretions
Glomerular filtration
