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Adolescent health Flashcards

1
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What is an adolescent?

A

10-19 years old

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2
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What is a young person?

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10-24 years

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3
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What is the youth?

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15-25 years

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4
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When does biological development occur?

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10-13 years

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5
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What 3 things occur in biological development?

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Puberty
Growth
CNS development

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What 3 things are involved in psychological development?

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Abstract thinking
Identity development
Morality

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7
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What 2 things are involved in social development?

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Developing autonomy

Changing relationships with family and peers

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8
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How is developmental stage assessed?

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STEP

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9
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What does the S in STEP stand for?

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Sexual maturation and growth

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What does the T in STEP stand for?

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Thinking

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11
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What does the E in STEP stand for?

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Education/Employment

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What does the P in STEP stand for?

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Peers/Parents

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13
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What 3 things should a competent young person be able to understand?

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Simple terms and the nature, purpose and necessity for proposed treatment
Benefits, risks and effects of treatment
That the information applies to them

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What should a competent young person be able to retain?

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The information long enough to make a choice

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What should a competent young person be able to make?

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A choice free from pressure

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16
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What is the age of legal capacity in scotland?

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16

17
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Can under 16s consent to or deny treatment?

A

Yes,

If a present medical practitioner deems them competent

18
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Can parents authorise treatment if a competent young person has refused?

A

No

19
Q

Why does confidentiality matter?

A

Patient trust
Enable young person to be honest
Discussion of sensitive topics

20
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When can confidentiality be broken?

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If the health, safety or welfare of the patient or others would be at grave risk without disclosure

21
Q

What does HEEADSSS stand for?

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Home
Education/Employment
Eating
Activities
Drugs
Sex
Sucidality
Safety
22
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What 5 things can affect mental health and wellbeing?

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Eating disorders
mental illness - depression, anxiety
Pre-existing conditions
Chronic fatigue
Functional disorers
23
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What 4 things can affect physical health?

A

Diabetes
Epilepsy
Asthma
IBD

24
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What 2 things can affect social health?

A

Drugs and alcohol

Sexual relationships

25
Q

Why must we be weary when prescribing to adolescents?

A

Drug amount is calculated by body weight, meaning an obese teenager will recieve much greater dose, so they should be prescribed the dose for their ideal weight

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