PNU 135 PassPoint PrepU Adolescent Exam Questions And Answers
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PNU 135
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PNU 135
A school nurse suspects that a 13-year-old has structural scoliosis. Asking the adolescent to perform which maneuver would be the nurse's priority when gathering data for this condition? - ANS The child bends over and touches the toes while the nurse observes from behind.
The nurse is ca...
PNU 135 PassPoint PrepU Adolescent
Exam Questions And Answers
A school nurse suspects that a 13-year-old has structural scoliosis. Asking the adolescent to
perform which maneuver would be the nurse's priority when gathering data for this condition? -
ANS The child bends over and touches the toes while the nurse observes from behind.
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client admitted with suspected bacterial pneumonia. Which
nursing action takes priority? - ANS Obtain a sputum culture.
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescent clients about personal hygiene. Which client
statement indicates the need for further teaching? - ANS "It's unsafe to swim during your
period."
Which situation violates a hospitalized adolescent's right to confidentiality? - ANS Two
nurses talk about the adolescent on an elevator on their way to lunch.
The nurse has conducted a vision assessment for an adolescent client. Which term will the
nurse use to document the finding of the client's nearsightedness? - ANS myopia
A 15-year-old girl visits the neighborhood clinic seeking information on "how to keep from
getting pregnant." What should the nurse say in response to her request? - ANS "Can you
tell me about the precautions you're taking now?"
An adolescent with diabetes tells the community nurse they recently started drinking alcohol on
the weekends. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? - ANS
Educate the adolescent about the effects of alcohol on diabetes.
An adolescent with diabetes is learning to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same
syringe. Which action, if performed by the teen, would indicate the need for further instruction? -
ANS withdraws the NPH insulin first
A nurse is conducting a health class at the local middle school about testicular self-examination.
What statement by a student would indicate a need for further teaching? - ANS "I do not
need to perform testicular self-exams until I become sexually active."
A nurse is caring for a 17-year-old brought to the mental health facility by a family member who
is concerned about the client's recent 20-lb (9 kg) weight loss, and weight loss total of 50 lb
(22.7 kg) in the last year. What interventions are essential in the treatment of an adolescent
, diagnosed with an eating disorder? Select all that apply. - ANS Provide a highly structured
environment.
Monitor the clients' weight, vitals, intake and output, caloric intake, and exercise.
Assist the client in changing the negative perception to a positive one, and assist in setting
realistic goals.
The nurse is caring for a teenage client involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client has a
chest tube in place. If the chest tube is accidentally removed, the nurse should immediately: -
ANS cover the opening with sterile petroleum gauze.
The parents of an adolescent girl have recently learned that their daughter has a terminal
illness. At first, as they try to cope, they display avoidance behaviors. Then they demonstrate
behaviors that indicate possible acceptance of the diagnosis. Which of the following behaviors
would indicate acceptance? - ANS Expression of feelings, such as sorrow and anger,
about the child's condition
A female adolescent client refuses to allow male nurses to care for her while she's hospitalized.
Which of these health care rights is this adolescent exerting? - ANS right to privacy
An adolescent is admitted to the adolescent unit with pain caused by sickle cell crisis. Who
should be consulted first about this adolescent's care? - ANS pediatric pain specialist
A 15-year-old adolescent confides in the nurse that the adolescent has been contemplating
suicide. The adolescent has developed a specific plan to carry it out and pleads with the nurse
not to tell anyone. What is the nurse's best response? - ANS "For your protection, I can't
keep this secret. After I notify the physician, we will need to involve your family. We want you to
be safe."
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old child in skeletal traction for treatment of a fractured femur.
The child is expected to be hospitalized for several weeks. When planning care, the nurse
should take into account the client's need to achieve what developmental milestone? - ANS
identity
The nurse is reinforcing education with an adolescent about gonorrhea. Which information
should be included? - ANS Treatment of sexual partners is an essential part of treatment.
A nurse is caring for a 16-year-old female who is sexually active. The nurse is reinforcing
education with the client about preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What
statement by the adolescent indicates a need for further instruction? - ANS "I am protected
from contracting HIV and other STDs because I am on oral contraceptives.
An adolescent who is sexually active seeks counseling from the school nurse about the
prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which suggestion does the nurse make? -
ANS "Use condoms each time you have sexual intercourse."
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