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Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. You are the school nurse in a large high school. A female student comes to you and asks you about the signs and symptoms of various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Which of the following is the best response?
- A. Let the teenager know you are shocked that she needs to ask these questions.
- B. Refer her to different brochures and resources about STDs.
- C. Answer her questions and ask her if she is concerned that she may have an STD.
- D. Ask her what symptoms she is having and reassure that they are probably not signs of an STD. This will gain her trust.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Providing accurate information and assessing concerns respects the teen's autonomy (Erikson's identity vs. role confusion stage) and promotes health education.
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Match the stage, according to Erikson, to the appropriate age range. Become a productive member of society and establish a family
- A. Recognize accomplishments and provide emotional support
- B. Keep realistic expectations for behavior and recognize accomplishments
- C. Review accomplishments made by the person
- D. Increase independence; provide praise and encouragement
- E. Avoid criticizing relationships; teach how to establish realistic goals
- F. Provide consistent affectionate care
- G. Encourage creativity, answer questions; do not threaten or label behavior as 'bad'
Correct Answer: G
Rationale: Assisting with planning for the future supports generativity vs. stagnation, promoting productivity and family establishment.
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Why is it important for nurses to understand growth and developmental stages?
- A. It is helpful in understanding the patient's actions.
- B. It is important background information.
- C. It helps in planning interventions that will result in the best outcomes.
- D. It is important to teach the patient about what developmental stage he or she is in.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Understanding developmental stages helps nurses interpret patient behaviors and tailor interventions to meet developmental needs, improving outcomes.
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. The nursery nurse is instructing a new mother about the psychosocial development of the newborn. Utilizing Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
- A. Wait for the newborn to signal a care need
- B. Ignore the newborn during the first 5 minutes of crying
- C. Anticipate the newborn needs at all times
- D. Attend to the newborn immediately when crying
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage (birth to 18 months) emphasizes that consistent, responsive care helps newborns develop trust. Attending immediately to crying fosters this trust.
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Normal growth patterns suggest that the newborn's head circumference will be how much larger at 1 year?
- A. Half again as large
- B. Twice as large
- C. Two and a half times as large
- D. Three times as large
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A newborn's head circumference increases by about 50% (half again as large) by 1 year, reflecting rapid brain growth.
Match the stage, according to Erikson, to the appropriate age range. Seek sense of self and plan according to one's abilities
- A. Recognize accomplishments and provide emotional support
- B. Keep realistic expectations for behavior and recognize accomplishments
- C. Review accomplishments made by the person
- D. Increase independence; provide praise and encouragement
- E. Avoid criticizing relationships; teach how to establish realistic goals
- F. Provide consistent affectionate care
- G. Encourage creativity, answer questions; do not threaten or label behavior as 'bad'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping realistic expectations supports identity vs. role confusion, helping teens plan according to their abilities.