Chapter 22 Young Adult Flashcards
According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the young adult is in the stage of formal operational thought and demonstrates abilities to:
a. analyze concepts
b. manipulate concrete objects.
c. participate in cooperative interactions.
d. perceive specific examples.
a. analyze concepts
Emphasis on disease prevention for the young adult, after age 25, is on modifying risk factors related to:
a. coronary artery disease.
b. cirrhosis of the liver.
c. cervical cancer.
d. colon cancer.
a. coronary artery disease.
What are the current recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force concerning breast cancer?
a. Screening mammograms beginning at age 30
b. Recommends against teaching breast self-examination
c. Breast ultrasound screening beginning at age 35
d. Mammogram every 2 years if on birth control pills from age 35
b. Recommends against teaching breast self-examination
Nurses caring for the young adult population maintain awareness about screening for hypertension. Which of the following statements are true about hypertension in young adults?
Select all that apply.
a. The Mexican American population has the lowest percentage of individuals with high blood pressure.
b. African Americans have the highest rates of high blood pressure.
c. Health insurance has a direct correlation with hypertension control.
d. Adopting healthy behaviors after being diagnosed with hypertension will not reduce the incidence.
e. The prevalence of treatment and control of hypertension is lowest in young adults.
a. The Mexican American population has the lowest percentage of individuals with high blood pressure.
b. African Americans have the highest rates of high blood pressure.
e. The prevalence of treatment and control of hypertension is lowest in young adults.
A target goal of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce the incidence of hepatitis C. The nurse focuses on individuals most at risk, which includes persons with:
a. hepatitis A.
b. Epstein-Barr virus.
c. human papilloma virus.
d. chronic renal disease on hemodialysis.
d. chronic renal disease on hemodialysis.
Which of the following statements is correct concerning intimate partner violence?
a. It occurs primarily in lower socioeconomic settings.
b. Physical assaults by intimate partners has increased in last decade.
c. The risk increases as age of first marriage increases.
d. It is the most underreported form of abuse.
d. It is the most underreported form of abuse.
Which of the following concepts are accurate regarding the biological changes in the young adult period?
Select all that apply.
a. Young adulthood sees the highest illness rate of any other age group.
b. Physical growth continues into the 30s.
c. Most concerns are related to ensuring optimal body functioning.
d. Physical abilities of the young adult are at their peak.
e. Illness compensatory mechanisms generally operate optimally.
c. Most concerns are related to ensuring optimal body functioning.
d. Physical abilities of the young adult are at their peak.
e. Illness compensatory mechanisms generally operate optimally.
The nurse is preparing a class on young adult risk factors for violence. The nurse includes content on which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. Homicide is the second leading cause of death in young adults.
b. Alcohol but not drug abuse is frequently related to violence.
c. Homicide is the leading cause of death for black young men.
d. Firearms are involved in less than half of homicides.
e. The presence of firearms in the home is associated with the increased risk of firearm injury to children.
a. Homicide is the second leading cause of death in young adults.
c. Homicide is the leading cause of death for black young men.
e. The presence of firearms in the home is associated with the increased risk of firearm injury to children.
According to Healthy People 2020, the leading causes of death among children and young adults are due to injuries from which of the following?
a. Homicide
b. Suicide
c. Burns
d. Motor vehicle crashes
d. Motor vehicle crashes
Nutrition during pregnancy is important as it significantly impacts fetal health. With of the following nutrients should include supplementation in addition to dietary intake?
a. Vitamin C
b. Niacin
c. Folic acid
d. Magnesium
c. Folic acid
