BN Ch. 12 Early and Middle Adulthood

Question 1

The tasks of _____ occur when middle adults decide to pass on learning and sharing skills with younger generations.

Answer 1

Generatively

Question 2

According to Erikson and other theorists, developmental challenges depend on individual characteristics, support from society, and ______ influences.

Answer 2

Cultural

Question 3

For biologic reasons, women in their 30s must make specific decisions related to _____.

Answer 3

Childbearing

Question 4

Many adults consider a return to school during their _____years, enrolling in colleges and universities in their free time without work.

Answer 4

Retirement

Question 5

What happens in this age range: 18-22?

Answer 5

Career Choice

Question 6

What happens in this age range 22-28?

Answer 6

Getting into the adult world

Question 7

What happens in this age range 28-33?

Answer 7

Change of career

Question 8

What happens in this age range 33-39?

Answer 8

Settling Down

Question 9

What happens in this age range 40-45?

Answer 9

Self-Identity

Question 10

What happens in this age range 45-65?

Answer 10

Payoff Years

Question 11

Write the correct sequence of stages in the boxes provided.

1. Reappraising commitments
2. Establishing adult relationships
3. Starting a family
4. Choosing a career

Answer 11

4. Choosing a career
5. Establishing adult relationships
6. Starting a family
7. Reappraising commitments

Question 12

A 25-year-old client who has recently graduated wants to know what they should focus on at this point in their life. Which is the best choice for this client?

Answer 12

Selecting an occupation

Question 13

A client in their 30s complains of regular headaches and tells the nurse that they are contemplating a divorce.
How should the nurse react?

Answer 13

Inform the client about the risk of financial instability after divorce

Question 14

A middle-aged client is contemplating retirement. Which advice should the nurse give the client? Select all that apply.

Answer 14

A. Develop interests and hobbies.
B. Look for part-time work.
D. Enroll in university

Question 15

25-year-old client is wondering why people choose to get married. What should the nurse’s responses include?
Select all that apply.

Answer 15

A. Marriage provides a sense of protection.
C. Marriage provides support during sad times.
D. Marriage allows a chance to share expenses.

Question 16

The nurse is caring for a 53-year-old client who is worried that he will not achieve all his professional goals before he dies. Which consequences of an adult’s failure in resolving midlife crisis should the nurse consider? Select all that apply.

Answer 16

Brooding
Physical illness
Chemical Dependency

Question 17

A 45-year-old client tells the nurse about struggling with several issues. The nurse knows that a client of this age is typically 8 dealing with which period transition?

Answer 17

Self-Identity

Question 18

The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who is married and has two children in elementary school. Which concerns need to be addressed first at this time?

Answer 18

Financial ability to pay for costs of healthcare of children

Question 19

Which is a common choice in life that occurs during middle adulthood?

Answer 19

Developing the intellectual self by continuing education

Question 20

A young couple has sought out counseling on how to manage their young family to ensure a positive family structure. Which strategies are appropriate for the nurse to provide to this couple? Select all that apply.

Answer 20

Both parents participate in household responsibilities
Father is primarily responsible for household responsibilities
Both parents share childcare responsibilities