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G&D of an Adolescent Flashcards

1
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Secondary ____ characteristics begin to grow.

A

sex

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2
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When does adult-like thinking begin in this age group?

A

15 years

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3
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At what age can they begin to problem solve and use ______ thinking?

A

15 years; abstract

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4
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________ concepts begin to develop.

A

Family

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5
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What is Erikson’s Stage of Psychosocial Development for an Adolescent (12-19 years)?

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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6
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Growth height for girls cease about ____ to 2 1/2 years after menarche.

A

2

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7
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how much sleep does an adolescent need between the ages of 13 and 18?

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8-10 hours

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8
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what are the three categories of adolescence and the ages for each?

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  • early adolescence: 11 to 14 years of age
  • middle adolescence: 15 to 17 years of age
  • late adolescence: 18 to 21 years of age
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what are the characteristics for an early adolescent ( 11 to 14 )

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  • characterized primarily by the changes in puberty
  • preoccupied with rapid body changes
  • decline in self esteem
  • imaginary audience, personal fable
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what are the characteristics of a middle adolescence ( 15 to 17 )

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  • conformity
  • peer orientation of peak importance and acceptance by peers is their total focus
  • abstract thinking- idealistic, political and social concerns
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11
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what percent of middle adolescence experience sexual intercourse?

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46.7 %

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what are some characteristics of the late adolescent (18 to 21 )

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  • idealistic
  • emancipation
  • transition into adulthood
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what is Kohlberg’s spiritual and moral development for adolescences?

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  • beliefs become more abstract
  • orientation to justice
  • principled moral reasoning
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14
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what is principled moral reasoning?

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in moral development of the adolescent, there is a change from concrete rules (right and wrong) to questioning absolute rules.

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what are the three leading causes of death in children 15 to 19* years old?

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  1. ) accidents
  2. ) suicide
  3. ) homicide
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16
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what are some parenting issues that occur with adolescences?

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  • discipline: focus on encouraging teen to make decisions and understand consequences
  • save battles for important things
17
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What are some important communication techniques that should be used with adolescences?

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  • ensure confidentiality and privacy
  • explain limits of confidentiality
  • interview alone and 1st , may interview with parents afterwards
  • adolescents will share more information when it is gathered during a casual conversation
  • open ended questions because direct questions may elicit little information
  • in education , give details , include audiovisual material
  • never talk down to
  • they are able to comprehend adult concepts
  • when teaching adolescents, the focus is on the here and now: “How will this affect me today?”
18
Q

weight and fat deposition that is normal and puberty may lead to _____ ______ problems and _______ disorders.

A

Body image problems; eating disorders

19
Q

nutritional requirements are at there _____ during adolescence.

A

peak

20
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health promotion, IK specially an adolescent girls should provide teaching about ______ body changes.

A

normal

21
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what are the three eating disorders that a nurse should be concerned with when dealing with an adolescent patient?

A
  • obesity
  • anorexia nervosa
  • bulimia
22
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what are three major fears that occur during hospitalization for the adolescent patient?

A
  • loss of control
  • altered body image
  • separation from peer group
23
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what are some important supportive interventions for adolescents?

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  • hospitalization of adolescence disrupt school and peer activities; they need to maintain contact with both
  • alteration in body image can be devastating
  • teaching about procedure should include time without the parents present
  • when parents are present, direct questions to the adolescent, not the parents
  • realize risk taking, rebelliousness is normal in adolescence
  • encourage socialization with peers and allow as much contact as possible
  • encourage increase responsibility for care and management of the disease or condition
  • emphasize good appearance, stylish clothes
  • encourage activities appropriate for age (driver’s license)
  • include the adolescent in decision making
  • allow as many choices as possible
  • be honest
  • manner of delivery of information is as important as the information
24
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Concepts of bodily injury for the adolescent is what?

A

their major concern is changing body image

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