Exam 12: Adulthood and the Family

The school nurse speaking to a group of college sophomores reminds them that in the modern world of work, it is normal to have as many as _____ different jobs throughout their work life.

The nurse is aware that when the children of middle adults have grown and left home, the middle adults may:

A patient states that she uses the supplement black cohosh. The nurse recognizes black cohosh is used:

The nurse suggests that one option for people in middle adulthood to reduce stress is to:

A nurse is instructing a patient about the prevention of automobile accidents and reminds the 65-year-old patient that he may be prone to an accident because of:

A 24-year-old mother of two has just become divorced from her husband of 4 years. She is living with her parents again until she is able to get her finances in order to find her own apartment. This is an example of ____________ children.

When planning a community health program that is directed at young adults, the nurse will prepare the material to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is aware that according to Schaie's theory of development, the most significant event in the life of a 26-year-old single woman who is graduating from graduate school would be:

A primary care provider has ordered a Mantoux test. The patient asks the purpose of this test. The nurse tells the patient this test is done to screen for:

A middle aged adult has been diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. The nurse prepares patient teaching that would include which of the following?

Marriages may improve after the children are grown and gone if the partners:

A nurse talking to a group of women about the signs and symptoms occurring with menopause would explain that expected symptom include all of the following except:

The nurse reviews the medications of a 52-year-old woman in the outpatient clinic to confirm that her calcium dose has been:

A nurse is educating a female patient about bone health in middle adults. The nurse would recognize the need for further education if the patient states:

The nurse takes into consideration that divorce affects more than just the parents; adolescents who come from a divorced family may experience:

A 48-year-old woman asks the clinic nurse about symptoms she has experienced, such as trouble sleeping, because she wakes up feeling hot and sweaty. She has also felt tired and depressed about aging. The most helpful nursing response would be:

When planning a community health fair, which of the following topics are most appropriate for the nurse to include to target the young adult? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is concerned about a 21-year-old who does not seem to have any intimate relationships. The nurse is aware that according to the Eriksonian theory, a lack of intimacy in this person's life can result in:

A 48-year-old married father of two teens is involved with his children's sports teams as a coach and referee. He manages a large fast-food franchise, which employs a number of teenagers whom he trains. The nurse recognizes that this lifestyle is conducive to:

Susan, a 21-year-old, has just graduated from college and will begin teaching at the local elementary school in the fall. Her parents have been supportive and have assisted with her tuition throughout college and consoled her when she became overwhelmed at school. They are also helping Susan find an apartment close to the school where she will teach. At this point in her life, Susan will be faced with which of the following developmental tasks? (Select all that apply.)