Wong Ch. 15 Health Promotion of the
Adolescent Questions and Answers (2024 /
2025) (Verified Answers)- Chamberlain
How does the onset of the pubertal growth spurt compare in girls and boys?
a. In girls, it occurs about 1 year before it appears in boys.
b. In girls, it occurs about 3 years before it appears in boys.
c. In boys. it occurs about 1 year before it appears in girls.
d. It is about the same in both boys and girls. - ANSWER : A
The nurse is caring for children on an adolescent-only unit. What growth and
development milestones should the nurse expect from 11- and 14-year-old
adolescents? (Select all that apply.)
a. Self-centered with increased narcissism
b. No major conflicts with parents
c. Established abstract thought process
d. Have a rich, idealistic fantasy life
,e. Highly value conformity to group norms
f. Secondary sexual characteristics appear - ANSWER : B, E, F
Growth and development milestones in the 11- to 14-year-old age group include
minimal conflicts with parents (compared with the 15- to 17-year-old age group),
a high value placed on conformity to the norm, and the appearance of secondary
sexual characteristics. Self-centeredness and narcissism are seen in the 15- to 17-
year-old age group along with a rich and idealistic fantasy life. Abstract thought
processes are not well established until the 18- to 20-year-old age group.
What are characteristics of early adolescence (11-14 years) with regard to
identity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mature sexual identity
b. Increase in self-esteem
c. Trying out of various roles
d. Conformity to group norms
e. Preoccupied with rapid body changes - ANSWER : C, D, E
,Characteristics of early adolescence identity include trying out of various roles,
conformity to group norms, and preoccupation with rapid body changes. Mature
sexual identity and increase in self-esteem are characteristics of late adolescent
identity.
What are characteristics of middle adolescence (15-17 years) with regard to
relationships with peers? (Select all that apply.)
a. Behavioral standards set by peer group
b. Acceptance of peers extremely important
c. Seeks peer affiliations to counter instability
d. Exploration of ability to attract opposite sex
e. Peer group recedes in importance in favor of individual friendship - ANSWER :
A, B, D
Characteristics of middle adolescence relationships with peers include behavioral
standards set by the peer group, acceptance of peers is extremely important, and
exploration of the ability to attract opposite sex. Seeking peer affiliations to
counter instability is a characteristic of early adolescence relationships with peers.
Peer groups receding in importance in favor of individual friendships is
characteristic of late adolescence relationships with peers.
, What are characteristics of late adolescence (18-20 years) with regard to
sexuality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exploration of self-appeal
b. Limited dating, usually group
c. Intimacy involves commitment
d. Growing capacity for mutuality and reciprocity
e. May publicly identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual - ANSWER : C, D, E
Characteristics of late adolescence sexuality include intimacy involving
commitment; growing capacity for mutuality and reciprocity; and publicly
identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Exploration of self-appeal is a characteristic
of middle adolescence sexuality. Limited dating, usually group, is a characteristic
of early adolescence sexuality.
What are characteristics of dating relationships in early adolescence? (Select all
that apply.)
a. One-on-one dating
b. Follow ritualized scripts
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