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Clinical Management of the Lead-Poisoned ChildJournal of Community Health Nursing
Vol. 2, No. 3 (1985)
, pp. 135-144 (10 pages)
Published By: Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
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Chapter 16: Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement is true about smoking in adolescence?
a. Smoking is related to other high-risk behaviors.
2. What is smokeless tobacco?
b. Proven to be carcinogenic
3. A child has been diagnosed with enuresis. TCA imipramine (Tofranil) has been prescribed for
the child. The nurse understands that this medication is in which category?
c. Antispasmodic
4. A 12-year-old male has short stature because of a constitutional growth delay. What should the
nurse be the most concerned about?
c. Child's self-esteem and sense of competence
5. An adolescent asks the nurse what causes primary dysmenorrhea. The nurse's response should
be based on which statement?
d. There is a relation between prostaglandins and uterine contractility
6. An adolescent girl asks the school nurse for advice because she has dysmenorrhea. She says
that a friend recommended she try an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID). The nurse's response should be based on which statement?
d. NSAIDs are effective because they inhibit prostaglandins, leading to reduction in uterine
activity.
7. A 14-year-old boy and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement. The
nurse's discussion of this should be based on which statement?
a. This is usually benign and temporary.
8. An adolescent tells the school nurse that she is pregnant. Her last menstrual period was 4
months ago. She has not received any medical care. She smokes but denies any other substance
use. What is the priority nursing action?
b. Refer for prenatal care
9. An adolescent girl calls the nurse at the clinic because she had unprotected sex the night before
and does not want to be pregnant. What should the nurse explain to the girl?
d. Postcoital contraception is available to prevent implantation
10. A sexually active female adolescent asks the nurse about the contraceptive Depo-Provera.
What should the nurse explain regarding the contraceptive?
a. Requires injections every 3 months