Quiz 4: Adolescent Care

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. What is adolescence?
   • The time between 10 and 19 years
   • The time between 13 and 19 years
   • The time between 12 and 18 years
2. What is the first sign of puberty in girls?
   • Rapid growth
   • Breast enlargement
   • Menstrual periods
3. What is the average age for the start of puberty in boys?
   • 10.5 years
   • 11.5 years
   • 12.5 years
4. What is a common feature of middle adolescence?
   • Mood swings
   • Planning a career and lifestyle is important
   • Rebellion against school and authority
5. At what age can young girls legally consent to sex?
   • Any sex below 12 years of age is illegal
   • Sex between 12 and 16 years of age is always illegal
   • Sex is always legal if both partners give their consent
6. When can adolescents give consent for contraception or an HIV test?
   • 12 years of age if they are sufficiently mature
   • 16 years of age
   • Adolescents must always have the consent of one of their parents or care givers
7. What is a common problem with health care services for adolescents?
   • They are too expensive
   • Clinics are usually only open during school hours
   • Parents are angry because the nurses give adolescents sex education
8. What is an important feature of adolescent health care services?
   • The service should be for both adolescents and adults but not children
   • A healthy lifestyle should be promoted
   • Boys and girls should be seen on different days
9. What is an important characteristic of adolescent-friendly staff?
   • They must be able to communicate well with adolescents
   • They must be strict to set a good example of correct behaviour
   • They should all be under the age of 25 years
10. What services should be offered by adolescent friendly clinics?
    • Services related to sexuality and pregnancy only
    • They should not provide mental health care services
    • They should meet all the health needs of adolescents