Adolescent Flashcards
Identify puberty related changes that occur in adolescence
Rapid growth, changes in body structure and psychosocial adjustment, nutritional needs increase, vital signs approach adult values
Primary sex characteristics: Females
Ovaries & external genitalia
Primary sex characteristics: Male
Testes & external genitalia
Secondary sex characteristics: Female
breast development, increased fatty tissue in thighs, hips, and breast, broadened hips, onset of menses, pubic hair, increased sweat gland activity, increased body odor, increased acne
Secondary sex characteristics: Male
Testicular enlargement, increased muscle mass, broadening of chest, increased facial hair and body hair, voice deepens, pubic hair, increased acne, nocturnal emissions, masturbation with ejaculation
Early adolescent psychosocial development
coping with changes in the physical self and becoming aware of the bodies of others (fantasy thoughts/daydreams, diary, diet excessively to attain desirable body image)
Middle adolescent psychosocial development
involves exploring and identifying one’s values and defining oneself (peers may influence behaviors, interest in opposite sex increases, eating is social event influenced by peers)
Late adolescent psychosocial development
Involves maturation, expressed by independence from parents and participation in society (self-identity, personal morality, plan for future, concerns may range from acne/obesity to sexual identity)
Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
Formal Operational (develops abstract thinking and ability to analyze, synthesize, and use logic)
Risk factors for suicide in adolescent
frequent talk bout death or hopelessness, dramatic mood changes, sad or downcast, loss of interest in friends or activities, withdrawn (increasing amount of time alone), trouble at school, giving away possessions, unusually apathetic about the future
Health promotion recommendations for adolescents
sex education (include anatomy & physiology, personal responsibility, respect for others, etc)
Adolescent perceptions of death
adult like conception of death, acceptance can be difficult, may become stressed by changes in physical appearance from medications or illness than the prospect of death, may experience guilt and shame, rely more on peers than influence of parents
Informed consent
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High risk behaviors
driving (MVA), sexual intercourse, smoking, drug abuse, alcohol abuse
