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
___ is an effective and systematic way to eliminate a frequent, annoying, and relatively harmless behavior by ignoring it
Extinction
when should “handedness” be apparant?
2nd year of life
what are some general clues of an upper motor neuron abnormality?
persistent primitive reflexes and lack of development of postural reflexes
What is the landau test and when does it usually appear?
In ventral suspension, the baby will extend their head and lower extremities. Appears at 4-5 months of age.
when should a child should be walking?
16 months
what is the last postural reflex to develop?
when does it develope
parachute reflex
appears at 8-9 months of age.
