Chapter 18: Health Problems of the Adolescent

Chapter 18: Health Problems of the Adolescent

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a commonly used topical agent for the treatment of acne. What do nursing considerations with this drug include?

a.	Sun exposure increases effectiveness.
b.	Cosmetics with lanolin and petrolatum are preferred in acne.
c.	Applying of the medication occurs at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing.
d.	Erythema and peeling are indications of toxicity and need to be reported.

 

 

ANS:  C

The medication should not be applied for at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing to decrease the burning sensation. The avoidance of sun and the use of sunscreen agents must be emphasized because sun exposure can result in severe sunburn. Cosmetics with lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oil, lauryl alcohol, butyl stearate, and oleic acid can increase comedone production. Erythema and peeling are common local manifestations.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyzing             REF:   p. 689             TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

2. What is the usual presenting symptom for testicular cancer?

a.	Solid, painful mass
b.	Hard, painless mass
c.	Scrotal swelling and pain
d.	Epididymis easily palpated

 

 

ANS:  B

The usual presenting symptom for testicular cancer is a heavy, hard, painless mass that is either smooth or nodular and palpated on the testes. Pain is not usually associated with a testicular tumor. Scrotal swelling needs to be evaluated. The epididymis is easily palpated in a normal scrotum.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   p. 691

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment           MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

3. A 13-year-old boy comes to the school nurse complaining of sudden and severe scrotal pain. He denies any trauma to the scrotum. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

a.	Refer him for immediate medical evaluation.
b.	Administer analgesics and recommend scrotal support.
c.	Apply an ice bag and observe for increasing pain.
d.	Reassure the adolescent that occasional pain is common with the changes of puberty.

 

 

ANS:  A

Any adolescent boy with redness, swelling, or pain in the scrotum is referred for immediate evaluation. These are signs of testicular torsion, which is a medical emergency. If the possibility of testicular torsion is eliminated, appropriate interventions include administering analgesics and recommending scrotal support. applying an ice bag and observing for increasing pain. and reassuring the adolescent that occasional pain is common with the changes of puberty.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying               REF:   p. 693

TOP:   Nursing Process: Implementation     MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

4. A 14-year-old boy is of normal weight, and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement. The nurse’s discussion of this should be based on what?

a.	The presence of too much body fat
b.	Symptom that a hormonal imbalance is present
c.	Most likely part of normal pubertal development
d.	Indication that he is developing precocious puberty

 

 

ANS:  C

Gynecomastia is common during midpuberty in about one third of boys. For most, the breast enlargement disappears within 2 years. Although breast enlargement in overweight children can indicate too much body fat, in children of normal body weight, it is a normal occurrence. If the gynecomastia persists beyond 2 years, then a hormonal cause may need to be investigated. Precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty, before age 9 years in boys.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying               REF:   p. 693

TOP:   Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning

MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

 

5. A 15-year-old girl tells the school nurse that she has not started to menstruate yet. Onset of secondary sexual characteristics was about 2 1/2 years ago. The nurse should take which action?

a.	Explain that this is not unusual.
b.	Refer the adolescent for an evaluation.
c.	Make an assumption that the adolescent is pregnant.
d.	Suggest that the adolescent stop exercising until menarche occurs.

 

 

ANS:  B

A referral is indicated. Menarche should follow the onset of secondary sexual development within 2 1/2 years. A careful examination is done to reveal any physical abnormalities, signs of androgen excess, and congenital defects of the genital tract. The lack of the onset of menstruation at this age is a potential indication of a physical problem. Assuming that the adolescent is pregnant is inappropriate. The nurse does not have any indication that the adolescent is sexually active. The amount of exercise should be assessed before suggesting that the adolescent stop exercising until menarche occurs.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying               REF:   p. 694

TOP:   Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning

MSC:   Client Needs: Physiological Integrity