Prof. S. B. Udoh Flashcards
Adolescents are those b/w the ages of ___&___
10-19
Teenagers are those b/w the ages of __ to __
13-19years
Young people are those b/w the ages of ___ & ___
10-24years
Youths are those b/w the ages of
15-24years
Young adults are those b/w the ages of
25-44years
Middle age are those b/w the ages of
45-64years
Adolescents are homogenous population, T/F
FALSE
The well known barriers limiting adolescents from accessing health services are? (hint: 2)
- Shyness
- Healthcare provider’s unsupportive and judgmental attitude
Health wise, adolescents are neglected & abandon population, T/F
TRUE
The importance of youth health is viewed in 3 subheadings
- Persistent health problem from childhood
- Manifest youth health problems
- Risk for later disease
Female adolescents are forced into conflicts and combatants more than male adolescents, T/F
FALSE
Female adolescents experience higher rates of domestic and sexual violence than boys, T/F
TRUE
According to Erik Erikson model, at the stage of adolescence there must be establishment of ______, _______ and _____ about life
identity, goals and purpose
The adolescent is faced with the resolution of number developmental tasks which include (hint: 5)
a). Adaptation to the physiological and anatomical changes associated with puberty and integration of a mature sexuality into a personal model of behavior
b). The progressive resolution of earlier forms of attachment to the parents and family and development through peer relationships of an enhanced capacity for interpersonal intimacy.
c). The establishment of individual identity incorporating a sexual identity and adaptive social roles.
d). Utilization of enriched intellectual competence with the requisition of a sense of community and world views
e) .Development of potentials for occupational and leisure activity with gradual commitment to those that are relevant to both the individual and the community.
Mention circumstances that can limit adolescent care strategy on guaranteed confidentiality
- information suggesting someone is in imminent danger,
- the suspicion or evidence of abuse, and
- the diagnosis of certain communicable diseases
N/B: all must be reported to the proper authority
The 5F’s in Adolescent care
Facts
Fear
Fables
Family
Future
The 2 Strategies of breaking bad news
SPIKES (Setting, perspective/perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy/Emotion, Summary/Support)
BREAKS (Background, Rapport, Explore, Announce, Kindle, Summarize)
Define Grief
Grief is an intense, emotional, physical, social, spiritual and mental response to loss
Define Bereavement
Bereavement is the Entire experience of family members and friends in the Anticipation, Death and Subsequent adjustment to living following the loss of a loved one
Aggressiveness is an emotional reaction of Grief, T/F
FALSE
Social response
Overprotectiveness is an emotional reaction of Grief, T/F
FALSE
Mental response
Continuously thinking about the Loss
is ______ response to grief
Mental response
Searching for actual meaning of loss
is _____ response to grief
Spiritual response
Awareness of fragility of Life is _______ response to grief
Spiritual response
Separation Anxiety/Fearfulness is _______ response to grief
Social response
Concerning the Kübler-Ross Change Curve, state the stages of grief
Shock
Denial
Anger & Bargaining
Depression
Testing
Decision
Integration/Acceptance
Bereavement leave should be for 3 months, T/F
FALSE
no laid down rule to determine the duration of such leave
In the basic family stages,
- Sandwich generation is stage _____
- Empty Nesters is also referred to as _____
- The Golden years is ______stage of family
- Stage 3 is ______ family
-stage 4 (Families with adolescents “Sandwich Generation”)
-Stage Five: Launching children and moving on “Empty Nesters”
-Stage Six: Families in later life “Retirement, the Golden Years”
-Stage Three: Families with young children
Roles can only be given, T/F
FALSE
Roles can be inherited Or given
Family dynamics is always static, T/F
FALSE
The dynamics is never static, there are swings
Factors affecting family life (hint: 9)
A. Mis-communication
B. Self image
C. Family crises
D. Social issues
E. Culture
F. Responsibilities and rewards
G. Types of families
H. Role expectations
I. Personal values
Characteristically, Febrile convulsion occurs on the first day of fever, T/F
TRUE
Febrile convulsion occurs between ages of ___ & ___ months
6 to 59months (6months to 5years)
Peak incidence of febrile convulsion occur at ages ___ to ___ months
12 to 18 months
Male-to-female ratio of Febrile convulsion
1.6 : 1 (M : F)
There is a genetic predisposition to the pathophysiology of Febrile convulsion, T/F
TRUE
Risk factors for Febrile convulsion (hint: 9)
- GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
- MALARIA
- URTI
- PHARYNGO-TONSILITIS
- OTITIS MEDIA
- BRONCHOPNEUMONIA
- UTI
- MEASLES
- OTHER EXTRA-CRANIAL/ NON-CNS BACTERIAL AND VIRAL INFECTIONS
Concerning Febrile convulsion differentiate blw Simple and Complex febrile convulsions.
- number of episodes in 24hrs
- Pattern of seizure
- duration of seizure
- post neurological statue
simple- SINGLE SEIZURES IN 24 HOURS PERIOD, GENERALIZESD TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURES, LASTING < 15 MINUTES, THE CHILD BEING NEUROLOGICALLY HEALTHY & WITHOUT NEUROLOGICAL ABNORMALITY BY EXAMINATION OR DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
complex- MULTIPLE OR CLOSE SUCCESSION IN 24 HOURS, THE SEIZURES ARE FOCAL/PARTIAL, DURATION OF SEIZURES >15 MINUTES
Febrile convulsion is associated with a sudden elevated temperature of > ___ degrees celsius
> 38 degrees celsius
Characteristic feature of Symptomatic Febrile Convulsion is _________
PRE-EXISTING NEUROLOGICAL ABNORMALITY, e.g. BIRTH TRAUMA TO THE BRAIN, CEREBRAL PALSY, ETC
Define Domestic violence
PRE-EXISTING NEUROLOGICAL ABNORMALITY, e.g. BIRTH TRAUMA TO THE BRAIN, CEREBRAL PALSY, ETC
DV can also be defined as Intentional and persistent abuse of anyone in the home in a way that it causes pain, distress or injury
Domestic violence is not a violation of Human right, T/F
FALSE
Dangers of Domestic violence (hint: 4)
1). Can’t communicate needs/feelings
2). Loss of partner’s trust/respect
3). Divorce
4). Raising social miscreants/NFAs
Stages of Battering syndrome (hint: 3)
Stage 1: Woman presents with injuries in the central anterior regions of the body (face, head, and trunk).
Stage 2: Multiple visits to the clinics, often with vague complaints.
Stage 3: Development of psychological sequelae (alcohol, drug addiction, suicide attempts, depression)
Cycle of Violence
→ Honeymoon phase (togetherness, clinging, intimacy
→ Tension build up phase
→ Explosion (Violence/Abuse)
→ Remorse phase (Guilt, denial, justification)
→ Wooing phase (Denial, gifts and promises, Retribution)
→ …………………………………
Causes of Domestic violence (hint: 7)
Family upbringing/moral values
Cultural belief
Religious belief
Financial issues
Childlessness
Male-child syndrome
Drugs/alcoholism
Causes of Domestic violence in Pregnancy (hint: 4)
Ambivalence about the pregnancy
Growing financial pressures
Increased dependency by the woman
Decreased sexual availability
The etiology of child abuse appears to involve the interaction of three factors
a). Personality traits of parents which contribute to abuse proneness;
b). Immediate environmental stress,
c). Actual characteristics of the child which make him (or her) vulnerable for scapegoating
