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).

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TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

2. The relationship is often strained between parents and their children during the middle adolescence stage. What characteristics of this developmental stage frequently lead to family problems?

ANS:  A

During this stage of development, the child and the parent regularly have major conflicts over how much control by the parent is needed. Independence from parents typically occurs during late adolescence (17 to 20 years old); early adolescence (11 to 14 years old) is characterized by the definition of independent and dependent boundaries and no major conflicts over parental control.

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TOP:   External (Environmental) Problems

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

3. 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:   Page 148        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. 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:   Page 148        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Psychosocial Development              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance