Adolescence GD Flashcards
what age group fits adolescence
12 to 18 years old
Normal heart rate for adolescence
70
normal respiratory rate for adolescence
20
normal blood pressure for adolescents
120/70
when does an increase in Heights occur in puberty for females?
Early puberty
when does an increase in Heights occur for males during puberty
Mid Puberty.
secondary sex characteristics
Pubic, under arm, facial hair
Menarche /penis growth
Voice changes – boys
Increase in oil, sweat, acne
female puberty
80% breast development
Pubic hair 2 to 6 months after
Increase in vaginal discharge
Menarch two years after breast Bubs
what is considered a delay in puberty for females
No breast development at 13
Menarch 2 to 2 1/2 years of onset
what is considered precocious puberty for females?
Breast/pubic hair before 6-7 years old
male puberty
Testicular enlargement, 9.5 to 14 years old.
Pubic hair
Gynecomastia
Is gynecomastia a concern for puberty males
No
what is considered a delay in puberty for males
No enlargement of testes/scrotum at 14 years old
If genital growth not complete four years after initial enlargement
what is considered precocious puberty for males
Characteristics before nine years old
what are the two myths of adolescence?
On stage – attention of others constantly centered around their appearance
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