Growth & Develop Linton Ch. 10 Developmental Processes

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Which statement made by a resident in a long-term care facility should lead the nurse to conclude a positive resolution of the developmental task of old age?

"I've enjoyed the ride!"

A 74-year-old man asks a nurse if he needs to get revaccinated with the pneumococcal vaccine because he has not had one for 2 years. What is the most informative response by the nurse?

"No. You only need to be revaccinated every 5 years."

What age range defines middle adulthood?

45 to 65 years

What is the major cause of death in young adults?

Accidents and violence

What should be a nurse's focus when counseling a 25-year-old mother and businesswoman regarding health promotion? (Select all that apply.)

Adhering to an exercise program\ Performing a self-breast examination (SBE) monthly

Which term best describes the functional capabilities of various organ systems in the body?

Biologic age

What are the leading causes of death in older adults?

Cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus

Performing a self-breast examination (SBE) monthly

Consuming the same amount of calories as he did as an adolescent Inadequate exercise Eating junk food

Which behavior is not characteristic of a young adult's developmental task?

Dating many different young women

A single 48-year-old woman has not had a regular menstrual period for the past 6 months. She tells the nurse she has been experiencing vaginal spotting for the past several days. What may these symptoms indicate?

Endometrial cancer

What does intimacy accomplish when developed in a relationship?

Gives priority to the well-being of another over one's own

What should young adults be thinking about by the age of 35 years?

Health promotion for the prevention of chronic disease

A 25-year-old man receives a tetanus booster. When should the nurse instruct the man to get his next booster?

In 10 years

What age group is balancing work and other roles as a developmental task?

Middle adulthood

Which group of adults must accept role reversal with their parents?

Middle-aged adults

What is the term sandwich generation used to describe?

Middle-aged adults caring for both children and parents

Which age group is asking patients about loneliness a particularly significant assessment?

Older adults

An 18-year-old patient reports to the nurse that she has been sexually active since the age of 15 years and uses oral contraceptives regularly. What is the priority diagnostic test for this patient?

Papanicolaou (Pap) stain/test

Why have many young adults today extended their adolescence and live with their parents? (Select all that apply.)

Postgraduate educational goals Job losses Divorces

Which intervention is directed toward reducing the most common cause of death among young adults?

Promoting safe driving practices

Older adults have the ability to remember, dream, and exercise behavioral control. To what are these factors most related?

Psychologic age

All of the following behaviors have been assessed by the nurse in a 52-year-old man. Which behavior is considered incongruent with middle-aged developmental tasks?

Refusal to make preparations for retirement

What is most likely to occur during the time period of young adulthood?

Settling down to a career, raising a family, and taking on new responsibilities

To what does a person's type of dress, language, and social relationships pertain?

Social age

To what are most health problems in young adults related?

Stress

What should a nurse take into consideration regarding developmental tasks when planning patient care?

Things to be learned and accomplished in each stage of life

What is an example of an ethnic- and gender-related difference in life expectancies?

White women live longer than black women.

An unmarried 21-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. During his hospitalization, he has visitors from work and church who come and go continuously. What part of the developmental process of young adults does this display?

Young adults are socially oriented.

A nurse assesses that a 22-year-old woman who is totally committed to her career and who does not date or socialize is experiencing the Eriksonian crises of _____.

isolation


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