Which statements might a pregnant teenager be likely to make at ...

[joblessjake]

Which statements might a pregnant teenager be likely to make at her initial prenatal examination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. I didn't know I could get pregnant the first time I had sex.
  2. Several of my friends go to clinics to get contraception.
  3. It's no big deal; two of my best friends have babies, too.
  4. I was 13 years old when I had sex the first time.
  5. My family and my boyfriend are really happy and supportive.

Question 2

After a sex education class at a high school, the nurse overhears a student discussing safe sex practices. Which statement indicates that teaching was successful?
 
  1. I don't have to worry about getting infected if I have oral sex.
  2. Teen women are the group at highest risk for sexually transmitted infections.
  3. The best thing to do if I have sex a lot is to use spermicide each and every time.
  4. Boys get the HIV virus more easily than girls do.

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Answer to Question 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is lack of knowledge about conception.
Rationale 2: A teen whose friends go to clinics for contraception would be more likely to use contraception herself.
Rationale 3: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is a decreased social stigma of being a young and single mother.
Rationale 4: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is a younger age at onset of sexual activity.
Rationale 5: Lack of support from the partner and parents is the norm, especially when the pregnancy is first diagnosed and disclosed.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. Teens with multiple sex partners are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases.