ATI - Chapter 23 Flashcards
Expected growth and development in young adults (20-35) has concluded around age ___.
20
Expected growth and development in young adults (20-35) physical senses have ____.
peaked
Expected growth and development in young adults (20-35) cardiac output and ______.
efficiency peak
Muscles function optimally at ages ____ to ____ in young adults.
35 to 30
Metabolic rate decreases ___ to ___ every decade after age 20 in young adults.
2% to 4%
In young adults libido is ___ for men.
high
In young adults libido for women peaks during the _____ part of this stage.
latter
Time for _____ in women is optimal from age 20 - 25.
childbearing
Pregnancy related changes occur during the ____ time frame.
young adult
The young adult years are an optimal time fore education, both ____ and ____.
formal and informal
In young adults critical thinking skills improve, memory peaks in the ____ and the ability for creative thought increases.
20s
In young adults the values/norms of friends (social groups) are _____.
relevant
In young adults the _____ skills are flexible with increased openness to change.
decision making
According to Erickson, young adults must achieve intimacy vs ____. In this stage young adults can take on more adult commitments and responsibilities. Their occupational choices relate to high goals/dreams and _____.
isolation
exploration and experimentation
According to Erickson moral development in this stage is when they _____ values and beliefs.
personalize
According to Erickson young adults can base reasoning on _______ principles, such as justice.
ethical fairness
According to Erickson _____ development influences on the formation of a healthy self-concept during the young adult years include: avoidance of substance disorders; formation of a family; frequency interactions with family and friends, personal choice and response to ethical situations.
self concept development
In young adults body image changes are affected by ____ and exercise patterns. Pregnancy related body image changes can also occur.
diet
Social development in young adults might include leaving home and establishing independent living situation and establishing _______.
close friendships
Social development in young adults might include transitioning from being single to being a member of a new family. They may also question their ______ to a parent and experience increased anxiety and or depression, especially after child birth.
ability
Young adults are especially at risk for alterations in health from: substance use disorders, periodontal disease due to poor hygiene, unplanned pregnancies, STIs, infertility, ______ and or violent death and injury.
work related injuries or exposures
Routine health care visits should include obtaining height, weight, vital signs, and ______; screening for stress; education related to STIs and substance use disorders, and encouragement of good nutrition.
family history
Monitor for adequate ____ and proper physical activity.
nutrition
Monitor ____ intake in women.
calcium
Injury prevention includes wearing seat belts, securing firearms, installing smoke and carbon dioxide monitors and wearing a ______ while riding a bike, skiing and other recreational activities that increase head injury.
helmet
