Adolescent Health Flashcards
On average, how much does a female grow after menarche?
1-3 inches
What is Tanner Stage 3 considered in males?
penis elongates
What is Tanner Stage 3 considered in females?
breast enlargement without separate nipple contour
What is Tanner Stage 3 considered for both males and females in terms of pubic hair?
darker, increased amount, and curlier
What Tanner Stage is considered adult?
Stage 5
On average, during what Tanner stage does menarche occur?
between breast development stages 3-4, predominantly stage 4
On average, during what Tanner stage does spermarche occur?
shortly after stage 3
What is considered precocious puberty in girls?
onset of puberty before age 8
What is considered precocious puberty in boys?
onset of puberty before age 9
What are some cognitive changes that occur in adolescence?
abstract thinking, intellectual challenge, uses humor and formal thought
This disorder is characterized by eating disturbances, weight loss, and refusal to maintain body weight at 85% of expected weight for height.
anorexia nervosa
This disorder is characterized by episodic binging and purging; the cause is not clearly defined but is believed to arise from familial issues, social pressure, low self-esteem, and desire for control.
bulimia nervosa
What is the peak incidence for eating disorders?
14-18 years of age
What is the term used to describe bruised knuckles in adolescents with eating disorders?
russel’s sign
