Question

50. According to Erikson, normal adolescent behavior includes trying on new roles and possibly even rebelling. What is the purpose of this behavior in adolescents? a. to establish a sense of security b. to establish a sense of identity c. to gain autonomy d. to avoid inferiority 51. An older adult lives in a facility that provides, housing, group meals, personal care and support, social activities, and minimal healthcare services. What type of facility does this describe? a. nursing home b. assisted living c. accessory apartment d. home modification 52. A student nurse is assigned to care for a preschool child who is scheduled for surgery. How can the stude decrease the child's fears about the surgery? a. Explain that nothing is going to hurt and that it will soon be over. b. Be honest about pain and use words the child can understand. K Ask the child's parents to pretend that nothing is going to be done. d. Ignore the child's fears and focus on teaching the parents.

Answer 1

50. Answer ; b) to establish a sense of identity.

Reason ; According to the theory mentioned in the question, here it is given that adolescent has been doing some new roles and some time rebelling with others, would be all to have a kind of sense that he/she developing at this time ; which is mentioned in the above option. They would either identity who and what they can do or else they will be in a confused situation.

51. Answer ; a) Nursing home.

Reason ; In the question its been stated that the place where the older one finds the housing, group meals and support and even more they will have the minimal health care service, would be in the above mentioned place. Assisted living would be something related to this feature but it doesn't have all the feature.

52. Answer ; C) Ask the child parents to pretend that nothing is going to be done.

Reason ; In this situation that professional should be honest with the child to gain the trust from the child for the complete further care. During this time, the child mostly feel secure with their mom and dad. The above mentioned option would be the better one to decrease the fear of the child. Ignoring option would not be chosen at this time.