Adoloescent Flashcards
the onset of puberty at 8-12 years of age and essation of body growth around
16-20 years
the physical growth is mostly
weight
leading to stocky, slightly _____ appearance of prepubescence
obese
later comes the thin, gangly apperance of the ___ _____
late adolescence
most girls are ___ taller than boys
1-2 inches (2.4 to 5cm)
girls stop growting within _ years from menarche
3
boys typically grow about _ to _ in in height
4 to 12
__ to ___ lb during teenage years
15-65
grows frow _ to _ in in height and gain __ to __
2 to 8 in, and 15 to 55lb
growth with closure of the epiphyseal lines at about
16 to 17 years in females
in males, growth with closure of the epiphyseal
18 to 20 years
the time at which an indivual first becomes capable of sexual reproduction
puberty
for girls puberty
when she begins to menstruateq
for boys puberty
when he begins to produce spermatozoa
occers between
11-14 years
decresearng from mean of ___ years to ___ years - menarche
13 to 12.4 years
change from SA active games to more adult recreation (listening to music, texting or chatting, or following sport’s team’s wins and losses).
13 year old
becomes intense and following a coach’s instructions becomes mandatory.
Team loyalty
spends a great deal of time just talking with peers as social interaction, either face to face or through electronic media.
Conflicts can arise if parents disapprove
Most adolescents
Early and mid-adolescence:
IDENTITY vs ROLE CONFUSION
Late adolescence:
INTIMACY vs ISOLATION
The task of forming a sense of identity for adolescents to decide who they are and what kind of person they will be.
Identity vs
Role Confusion
4 MAIN AREAS they must make gains to achieve a sense of identity:
- Accepting their changed body image
- Establishing a value system or what kind of person they want to be.
- Making a career decision.
- Becoming emancipated from parents.
If young people do not achieve the sense of identity, they can have little idea of what kind of person
they are or may develop a sense of role confusion (Erikson, 1993).
This can lead to difficulty functioning effectively as adult
because they are unable to, for example to decide what stand to take on a particular issues or how to approach new challenges of situations.
• This can lead to exhibit because they believe it is better to have a negative image than to have none at all.
ACTNG-OUT (attention-getting/seeking) behaviors
Developing a sense of intimacy means a young adult is able to form long-term, meaningful relationships with persons of the opposite as well as their same sex (Erikson, 1993).
Intimacy vs Isolation
Those who do not develop sense of intimacy_, they have no one to whom they feel they can turn for help or support.
are left feeling isolated; in a crisis situation
begins to experience crushes, or infatuations with school mates
13 year old
become quitter and more introspective; more confidence; more self-esteem.
14 year old
“fall in love “ 5 or 6 times a year. However relationships are based on attraction because of physical appearance.
• Intense but brief attachments
15 year old
boys are becoming sexually mature. Both sexes are better able to trust their bodies than before.
16 year old
have adult values and responses to events. Have left behind the childish behaviors used in early adolescence.
17 year old
Begins at age 12 or 13years and grows in-depth over the adolescent years, although it may not be complete until about 25 years (Piaget, 1969)
Stage of FORMAL OPERATIONAL THOUGHT
in any situation depends on the ability to think abstractly and logically.
PROBLEM SOLVING
With the use of scientific reasoning,
adolescents can plan their future.
• SA child:
“The police will punish me”
• Adolescent:
“It would hurt my neighbor by requiring him to
spend money to replace what I stole.”
Adolescents enlarge their ____ to include formal reasoning, they are able respond to the question.
Thought process
Almost all adolescents question the existence of God and nay religious practices they have been taught (Kohlberg, 1984).
This question is
natural part of forming a sense of identity and establishing a value system.
most commonly those involving motor vehicles, are the loading cause of death among adolescents
Unintentional injuries
Teach / Reinforce Health and safety measures:
motor vehicle, firearms, drowning, sports
always hungry
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Empty calorie snacks (e.g., sweets, soft dr inks, junkfoods. . ) - poor nutrition
Rapid growth
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Parents to stock healthy foods and snacks; compromise regarding food preferences.
Weight-loss diet should be supervised.
Need for increased number of calories.
Adequate iron, calcium and vit. D, and Zinc intake.
- necessary for sexual maturation & final body growth.
Zinc
Good food sources:
: meat and green veg.
: milk & milk products
: meat & milk
Iron
Calcium
Zinc
Capable of self-care
• Overly conscientious of personal hygiene & appearance
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When hospitalized, allow to wear their own clothing rather than hospital gown*
Dress and Hygiene
Use fluoride toothpaste
• Teens w/ braces - conscientious w/ tooth brushing to prevent plaque build-up
Care of Teeth
Girls may slouch so as not to appear taller than boys; or to diminish breast size
Too heavy backpacks
Assess postures of adolescents
Posture
High salt in diet, family history,
Obese,
• Routine BP check 3 y. o & above
Hypertension Considerations
If BP is > mmg (16-year-old girls)
127/81
for boys for 2 consecutive readings in different settings.
131/81
“way of making statement”
sharing needlos for piercing or tattoos - Risk for contacting blood borne infections/diseases
.Body piereing & tattoos
o Assess diet.
sleep patterns &
activity schedules
Fatigue
Flare ups associated w/ emotional stress, menstrual periods, make ups
Acne
And menstrual irregulations
