Adolescent Flashcards
what age range is adolescents?
12-18
what vaccines do adolescents get?
menactra and HPV
when do adolescents get Menactra vaccine?
11 and 16
how many doses do adolescents get for HPV?
2 or 3
when do girls get breast buds?
8-13
how long after breast buds to girls get pubic hair?
2-6 monts
what are boys at risk for during puberty?
gyno
what happens if a child is obese with gyno?
it may not go away until he looses weight
what erikson stage are adolescents in?
identity vs role confusion
what self concept thought do adolescents have?
reflection of past relationships and how they will continue in the future
what body image changes do adolescents go through?
may try to hide or flaunt body
what kind of relationship do adolescents have with parents?
have to solve peer problems before family problems…..equality….tension can occur when parent doesnt want to let go
what do adolescents get from friendships?
provides belonging and power
what kind of emotional problems do adolescents go through?
mood swings and learning to control them
what nutrition should be kept in mind for adolescents?
as they grow they need more calories and that they usually eat junk
how much sleep do adolescents need?
9 hours
what happens if adolescents dont sleep enough?
depression, obesity, inability to concentrate
how often do adolescents need to go the dentist?
every 6 months
What might dental surgery might adolescents need?
wisdom teeth removal
what sex ed must be given to adolescents?
sex, protection, contraception
how dangerous is menactra?
high fatality in adolescents
what does HPV lead to?
cancer of the neck, head, cervix, penis, and throat
what can be given to help with varicella?
diphenhydramine/ anithistamines
what type of precautions are for varicella?
airborne
