Ch. 22 Young Adult Flashcards
A nurse is planning a community health-education program for young adults. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
A. The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 and 30 years of age
B. The number one cause of death for young adults is injury
C. The number of young adults in the U.S. is increasing
D. The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980
B. The number one cause of death for young adults is injury
A nurse is completing a health counseling session with a 25-year old woman. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse during this session?
A. “A yearly Pap test is recommended for detection of ovarian cancer.”
B. “Research supports that breast self-exams reduce breast cancer mortality.”
C. “The incidence of cervical cancer is very low in your age group.”
D. “Daily physical activity and weight control is one way to stay healthy.”
D. “Daily physical activity and weight control is one way to stay healthy.”
A 26-year old care recipient has a total cholesterol of 206 mg/dL and an LDL of 110. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn by the nurse?
A. The care recipient has achieved the target levels for cholesterol in young adults
B. The care recipient has a very low risk of developing heart disease
C. The care recipient requires counseling about cardiac disease risk factors
D. The care recipient has early-onset cardiac disease
C. The care recipient requires counseling about cardiac disease risk factors
The public health nurse is conducting a screening of young adults for metabolic syndrome. When asked about the syndrome, which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?
A. “Anyone who has low blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure has this syndrome and is at risk for cardiac disease.”
B. “This syndrome helps predict heart disease. Once it is diagnosed, the correct medication can be prescribed and heart disease avoided.”
C. “This syndrome is a warning sign that the person could develop heart disease. When someone has metabolic syndrome, dietary and activity level changes are recommended.”
D. “Anyone who has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar has coronary artery disease. Once we make the diagnosis, we can begin to treat the disease.”
C. “This syndrome is a warning sign that the person could develop heart disease. When someone has metabolic syndrome, dietary and activity level changes are recommended.”
The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?
A. Living in the dorm increases one’s risk of developing meningococcal disease
B. The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low
C. There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks
D. A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed
A. Living in the dorm increases one’s risk of developing meningococcal disease
A 30-year old woman with a BMI of 36 is counseled by the nurse regarding interventions to assist with weight reduction. In which order would the nurse discuss the implementation of these interventions?
- Gastric stapling
- Medication to reduce appetite
- Nutrition and exercise education
- Assessment of lipid profile and blood pressure
A. 4, 3, 2, 1
B. 4, 2, 3, 1
C. 3, 4, 2, 1
D. 3, 2, 1, 4
A. 4, 3, 2, 1
Which of the following statements is correct concerning aerobic exercise for young adults?
A. Exercise improves cardiovascular function by decreasing capillary diameter in the muscles and heart
B. Raising heart rate to 150 beats per minute is not recommended for persons over the age of 25
C. Young adults are encouraged to engage in activity that raises heart rate to 150 beats per minute
D. Aerobic exercise should not be paired with muscle-strengthening activities so as to avoid over-taxing the heart
C. Young adults are encouraged to engage in activity that raises heart rate to 150 beats per minute
The nurse working at the college health center is asked about tanning. Which of the following statements is correct concerning sun exposure?
A. Good quality sun-block agents protect for the entire day and should be applied in the morning
B. Tanning beds are much safer than exposure to actual sunlight
C. Sun tanning should be avoided between 10 am and 2 pm
D. All of the above statements are correct
C. Sun tanning should be avoided between 10 am and 2 pm
A nurse is working in the community to prevent bicycle and motorcycle fatalities. Which of the following measures would be most effective for the nurse to promote?
A. Use of helmets
B. Increasing the minimum age for motorcycle licensure
C. Construction of bike paths along busy roads
D. Right-of-way laws for bicyclists
A. Use of helmets
Which of the following reflects Piaget’s theory as applied to young adults?
A. Voting for a candidate based on popularity
B. Voting for a candidate based on media advertisements
C. Voting for a candidate based on support of the candidate by peers
D. Voting for a candidate based on analysis of views about various issues
D. Voting for a candidate based on analysis of views about various issues
Which of the following adults has transitioned to Erikson’s intimacy versus isolation and loneliness stage of development?
A 21-year old man who has had multiple intimate relationships with women over the course of one year
B. A 25-year old man who makes no effort to date anyone of either gender but he is very close to his two dogs
C. A stable young couple with a long-term close relationship who has decided not to marry
D. All of the above meet the criteria on one level or another
C. A stable young couple with a long-term close relationship who has decided not to marry
Which of the following young adults exemplifies Kohlberg’s postconventional level of moral reasoning?
A. 28-year old person who calls in sick so as to help a friend move to a new location
B. 22 year old man who uses marijuana on the weekends with friends
C. 30-year old woman who volunteers at a soup kitchen several days a month
D. 35-year old who works long hours so as to be considered for a promotion
C. 30-year old woman who volunteers at a soup kitchen several days a month
Which of the following statements is correct concerning young adults in the workforce?
A. Women generally experience less workplace stress than do men
B. The trend has been toward shorter hours and shorter work weeks
C. With better job prospects, young adults will be ahead in wages for years to come
D. Work is of primary importance to young adults and helps from their self-image
D. Work is of primary importance to young adults and helps form their self-image
Which of the following scenarios is outcome for the dissolution of families or divorce in young adults?
A. There has been a movement toward increased church membership for solace
B. Many women will be forced to shelter in welfare hotels and group shelters
C. Marital counseling tends to be ineffective in this age group
D. All of the above statements are correct.
B. Many women will be forced to shelter in welfare hotels and group shelters
A 19-year old college student is seen by the health services nurse. The young woman is distraught that she had unprotected sex 4 days ago and is afraid she may have become pregnant. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
A. “You must be 21 years of age to purchase emergency contraception.”
B. “You can purchase Plan B without a prescription; it will terminate the pregnancy.”
C. “Let’s talk about how to deal with an unplanned pregnancy and childbirth.”
D. “You have several options. Let’s discuss what would be the best thing for you to do next.”
D. “You have several options. Let’s discuss what would be the best thing for you to do next.”
