Author Question: During the annual physical examination of an adolescent girl, the adolescent reveals to the nurse ... (Read 114 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

During the annual physical examination of an adolescent girl, the adolescent reveals to the nurse that she is interested in having an intimate relationship with her boyfriend, but does not know much about sex.

Why is it important that the nurse assist in providing sex education to teenagers?
1 . Adolescents will seek answers elsewhere.
2 . Unwholesome attitudes may develop from information from peers.
3 . Repetition of correct beliefs that they receive from older adolescents is critical.
4 . Premature and unsafe sexual activities could occur.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing with a young couple about the divisions of a sperm cell. What is the best explanation by the nurse of the purpose of the flagellum of the sperm?

A) Contains 23 chromosomes
B) Contains enzymes that can dissolve the tough cell wall of the ovum
C) Provides the energy necessary for locomotion
D) Propels the sperm with a lashing motion

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When parents, teachers, and counselors do not provide sex education, adolescents will seek answers elsewhere. Unwholesome attitudes or incorrect beliefs may develop from information they receive from peers and older adolescents who appear to know it all. The result may be premature and unsafe sexual activities. Hence, it is important to provide sex education to teenagers.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Sperm cells are highly specialized and are made up of several divisions. The whip-like tail is a flagellum that propels the sperm with a lashing motion. The head contains 23 chromosomes (half of the human genetic material). The tip of the head, the acrosome, contains enzymes that can dissolve the tough cell wall of the ovum (the female sex cell). The body (middle piece) contains mitochondria, which provide the energy necessary for locomotion.