G&D of an Adolescent

Question 1

Secondary ____ characteristics begin to grow.

Answer 1

sex

Question 2

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

Answer 2

15 years

Question 3

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

Answer 3

15 years; abstract

Question 4

________ concepts begin to develop.

Answer 4

Family

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 6

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

Answer 6

2

Question 7

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

Answer 7

8-10 hours

Question 8

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

Answer 8

• early adolescence: 11 to 14 years of age
• middle adolescence: 15 to 17 years of age
• late adolescence: 18 to 21 years of age

Question 9

what are the characteristics for an early adolescent ( 11 to 14 )

Answer 9

• characterized primarily by the changes in puberty
• preoccupied with rapid body changes
• decline in self esteem
• imaginary audience, personal fable

Question 10

what are the characteristics of a middle adolescence ( 15 to 17 )

Answer 10

• conformity
• peer orientation of peak importance and acceptance by peers is their total focus
• abstract thinking- idealistic, political and social concerns

Question 11

what percent of middle adolescence experience sexual intercourse?

Answer 11

46.7 %

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• idealistic
• emancipation
• transition into adulthood

Question 13

what is Kohlberg’s spiritual and moral development for adolescences?

Answer 13

• beliefs become more abstract
• orientation to justice
• principled moral reasoning

Question 14

what is principled moral reasoning?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

1. ) accidents
2. ) suicide
3. ) homicide

Question 16

what are some parenting issues that occur with adolescences?

Answer 16

• discipline: focus on encouraging teen to make decisions and understand consequences
• save battles for important things

Question 17

What are some important communication techniques that should be used with adolescences?

Answer 17

• 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?”

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Body image problems; eating disorders

Question 19

nutritional requirements are at there _____ during adolescence.

Answer 19

peak

Question 20

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

Answer 20

normal

Question 21

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

Answer 21

• obesity
• anorexia nervosa
• bulimia

Question 22

what are three major fears that occur during hospitalization for the adolescent patient?

Answer 22

• loss of control
• altered body image
• separation from peer group

Question 23

what are some important supportive interventions for adolescents?

Answer 23

• 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

Question 24

Concepts of bodily injury for the adolescent is what?

Answer 24

their major concern is changing body image