Ati: Adolescents Flashcards
About how much do adolescents grow during puberty?
20-25% of height
Why do sleep habits change during puberty?
Because of increased metabolism & rapid growth
What does typical sleep pattern look like for an adolescent?
Sleep later, and sleep in
Around how much pound do girls gain in puberty?
15.5 to 55lbs
When do girls stop growing?
15-16 yrs
Around how much pounds do boy gain in puberty?
15-65 lbs
When d boys stop growing?
18-20yrs
What stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive dev are adolescents in?
Formal Operations
Describe formal operations stage
Logical thinking expands to include solving abstract & concrete problems
Person is able to think abstractly & logically
Describe the language development of adolescents
They communicate differently across different peer groups
What stage of Eriksons theory of psychosocial development are adolescents in?
Identitity vs role confusion
What happens to an adolescent in the stage of identity vs role confusion?
They develop a sense of personal identity that are influenced by family
Strive for further independence
What is the most important to adolescents?
Peer groups/ friends
Why is adolescence a scary time?
because teens think they are invulnerable
What stage of moral development are adolescents in
Conventional morality: Law & order orientation
What can result from body image changes during adolescence?
Depression & eating disorders from poor body image
What are some age appropriate activities for adolescents?
video games, music & movies Sports & social events Caring for pets Reading Career prep programs
What are some new immunizations in adolescence?
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
What are the recommended health screenings for adolescents?
Screening for scoliosis especially in females
What are some parental guidelines for nutrition of adolescents?
Emphasize physical activity
Teach them to make healthy food choices
Req lots of cals to compensate for increased metabolism
What are some interventions to assist adolescent patients in achieving Identity vs Role confusion
Take health history without parents present
Introduce to same age group with similar conditions
