Adolescent Flashcards
What are 5 examples of motivational interviewing techniques
- open ended questions
- reflective listening
- affirmations
- summary statements
- eliciting change talk
what does harm reduction mean
reducing harm associated with a negative health behavior rather than requiring complete abstinence (methadone programs, sale injection sites, OCP/condoms)
what are 3 approaches to prevent risky behavior
- primary prevention (abstinence)
- behavior reduction (reduce frequency)
- Reducing harm associated with behavior (condom use, STI screening)
what are the most common reasons for hospital admission for adolescents? (2)
unintentional injury
mental health issues
what is a mature minor
decision making based on understanding of individual and ability to foresee consequences of their decision (understand risks/benefit of a treatment)
all competent teens have the right to have health info kept private from others if they wish (excluding issues of safety)
what is the biggest complaint for adolescents who are hospitalized
lack of privacy
- more comfortable on peds ward than adult ward
what are the 5 principles for transition planning?
- adolescent involvement in management of health condition
- adolescent and family understanding of the condition
- understanding of personal potential for activity, education, recreation
- completion of adolescent developmental tasks
- attainment of self esteem and confidence
Goal: uninterrupted, coordinated, developmentally appropriate healthcare before and during transition
start discussion at age 10-12
what are 5 strategies for preparing a teen for transition
- see them without parents for part of appointment
- provide reading material specific to youth medical conditions
- peer support meetings to connect teens
- family/teen education days to discuss transition
- a formal “graduation”
- transition letter explaining what to expect
What percentage of teen pregnancies will have another pregnancy within 2 years?
35%!!
you should provide contraception counseling
List 5 groups that are at risk of unprotected intercourse
social and family difficulties child of a teen mom history of sexual abuse early puberty frequent school absences siblings with teen pregnancies use of tobacco, alcohol or other substances living in group homes, detention centers, street-youth
Are adolescents with chronic health conditons asexual?
NO!! this is a myth
sexual health often overlooked, may even be more sexually active than peers
2x more likely to be sexually abused
What are 6 signs of opioid withdrawal/ 1 for benzo
- depression
- myalgia
- nausea
- chills
- autonomic instability
- diarrhea
- risk of seizures
what are 4 physical consequences of dieting
- nutritional deficiencies
- growth deceleration
- menstrual irregularity
- osteopenia/osteoporosis
what are 5 psychological consequences of dieting?
- distractibility, irritability, fatigue, binge eating
- creating lifelong dysfunctional eating habits
- poorer self esteem
- development of an eating disorder
- may have excess weight gain over time
What are some factors associated with dieting and unhealthy weight control behaviours in teenagers
Individual factors
Female Overweight and obesity Body image dissatisfaction and distortion Low self-esteem Low sense of control over life Psychiatric symptoms: depression and anxiety Vegetarianism Early puberty Family factors
Low family connectedness Absence of positive adult role models Parental dieting Parental endorsement or encouragement to diet Parental criticism of child’s weight Environmental factors
Weight-related teasing Poor involvement in school Peer group endorsement of dieting Involvement in weight-related sports Other factors
Certain chronic illnesses, especially diabetes
Presence of other risk behaviors: smoking, substance use, unprotected sex
what is treatment goal weight
weight needed to support puberty, growth and development, physical activity and psychosocial functioning
- may consider TGW 2kg above weight where periods stopped
- can use BMI 50% for age if growth curve info not available
TGW= MINIMUM weight necessary for overall health
What two groups are associated with higher rates of smoking?
LGBTQ
indigenous children
What are 5 factors impacting the success of teens attempting to quit smoking
nicotine addiction mental health conditions drug and or alcohol use chronic illness family stress peer and family tobacco use overweight or weight preoccupation developmental drive to experiment fear of peer rejection perceived lack of privacy and autonomy