Book Info Flashcards
main cause of death in children
MVA
leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adolescents are ____
behaviorally mediated
Autonomy and a global sense of identity are the major characteristics of _____ (stage)
middle adolescence
Individuality and planning for the future are the major characteristics of ____ (stage)
late adolescence
___ is the most common complaint early adolescent girls
Irregular menses
___ and __ are most common causes of amenorrhea
anorexia, bulimia
__ is the complete absence of menstruation by 16 y/o in the absence of breast development or by 14 y/o in the absence of breast development→ may result from functional/anatomic abnormalities of hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries, uterus, or vagina; physiologic immaturity, stress, excessive exercise, and abnormal dietary patterns
Primary amenorrhea
____ is cessation of menses for >3 consecutive mos, any time after menarche
Secondary amenorrhea
↑ FSH and LH indicate ____
primary ovarian insufficiency
___well-soaked pads or ___ tampons/day may be considered excessive
> 8
12
Majority of adolescent cycles are anovulatory for first ___-___ yrs post-menarche
1-2
___ is pelvic pain during menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology
Primary dysmenorrhea
___is menstrual pain associated w/ pelvic pathology, is caused most frequently by endometriosis or PID
2° dysmenorrhea
Children should be in safety seats in a vehicle until what time?
4 y/o or at least 40 lbs
Children should be in a rear facing safety seat until ____
Children should be in a forward facing car seat when they are _____
Children should be in a belt-positioning booster seat until they are ____
until 2 y/o
Toddlers/preschoolers >2 y/o
School age until 4’9” and 8-12 y/o
