An adolescent girl asks the school health nurse about pregnancy. ...

[joe]

An adolescent girl asks the school health nurse about pregnancy. One of her questions is about irregular menses and whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period. The nurse's best answer would be:
 
  a. You cannot become pregnant until your menses are regular.
  b. Pregnancy can occur only after the second period.
  c. You can become pregnant after your first period.
  d. Ovulation does not begin until about 6 months after menarche.

Question 2

The highest incidence of warts occurs in which of the following age groups?
 
  a. children and adolescents c. middle age
  b. young adults d. elderly

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: You cannot become pregnant until your menses are regular.
B Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: Pregnancy can occur only after the second period.
C Correct. Even though regular menstrual cycles typically begin 6-14 months aftermenarche, adolescent females can become pregnant after their first menstrual period.
D Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: Ovulation does not begin until about 6 months after menarche.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. Although individuals of any age may get warts, the highest incidence generally occurs during childhood and adolescence.
B Incorrect. The highest incidence of warts does not occur in young adults.
C Incorrect. The highest incidence of warts does not occur in the middle aged.
D Incorrect. The highest incidence of warts does not occur in the elderly.