Chapter 14: Problems of Adolescence

Chapter 14: Problems of Adolescence

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The child in early adolescence experiences developmental issues with his or her identity as evidenced by:

ANS:  B

Acceptance and rejection of peers are very important to this age group, so conforming to norms is frequently seen. Feeling stable with one’s self-esteem refers to late adolescence (17 to 20 years old), and being self-centered and idealistic applies to middle adolescence (14 to 17 years old).

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 156             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

2. Internal developmental problems are seen as a causative factor for some behavioral and family problems during adolescence. Psychological developmental issues that can lead to problems during late adolescence (17 to 20 years old) include:

ANS:  D

Even though adolescents in this age group experience few mood swings, they tend to conceal their anger to a greater extent than do adolescents from other developmental periods. Wide mood swings are typical of the early adolescent period (11 to 14 years old), and the tendency to withdraw when upset and intense daydreaming refer to middle adolescence (14 to 17 years old).

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 158             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. A male adolescent client tells the nurse that he is almost positive that he is homosexual. This realization most likely has occurred during the developmental period of:

ANS:  C

Usually by the age of 14 to 17 years, most adolescents have discovered their sexual preference.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 158             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. Environmental problems often lead to mental health problems among adolescents.  Approximately _____ million children and adolescents must cope with the issue of having a parent in jail or on parole.

ANS:  B

These adolescents have to deal with the many issues associated with having a parent in this circumstance while maintaining the energy necessary to focus on the typical growth and development issues that adolescents experience.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 157             OBJ:   1

TOP:   External (Environmental) Problems

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance