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ME 536- Patient Care II > The Adolescent > Flashcards

The Adolescent Flashcards

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Stages of adolescence

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Early, middle, late

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Early stage adolescent age range

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10-14

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Middle stage adolescent age range

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15-16

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Late stage adolescent age range

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17-20

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Issues to cover with adolescent visits

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development, physical, cognitive, social/emotional

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Puberty

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transition from sexual immaturity to sexual maturity

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First sign of puberty for girls

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breast development

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first sign of puberty for boys

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testicular enlargement

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Puberty occurs about a ______ earlier in girls than in boys

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year

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Mean age of puberty timing for girls

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10.5 years (range 8-12)

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Mean age of puberty timing for boys

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11.5 years old (9-13)

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Puberty occurs earlier in _____ girls than in _________

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Black, white

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Precocious puberty

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onset of puberty 2-3 standard deviations before the mean

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Precocious puberty in girls

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breast development before age 8

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precocious puberty in boys

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testicular enlargement before age 9

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Delayed puberty

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absence of signs of puberty 2-3 standard deviations after the mean 99-97% have started

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delayed puberty in girls

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12 years old for breast development

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delayed puberty in boys

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14 years old for testicular enlargement

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Growth spurt girls vs. boys

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occurs 2 years earlier in girls than boys

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Growth spurt in girls occurs when?

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~6 months before onset of menses

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how long do growth spurts last?

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about 2 years for both genders

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Tanner stages

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sexual maturity stages

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Development of secondary sexual characteristics: girls

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breast development, public hair, external genitalia

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Development of secondary sexual characteristics: boys

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public hair, external genitalia

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how many Tanner stages are there?

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5 stages

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Tanner stage 1Breast development

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pre-pubital

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Tanner stage 2 Breast development

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breast bud enlargement and nipple, enlargement of areola

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Tanner stage 3 Breast development

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Further enlargement of breast and areola, no separation of their contour

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Tanner stage 4 Breast development

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Areola and nipple form a secondary mound above the level of the breast

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Tanner stage 5 Breast development

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Mature stage: projection of nipple only, related to recession of areola

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Tanner stage 1 public hair

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prepubertal: may have vellous hair

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Tanner stage 2 pubic hair

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sparse growth, slightly pigmented at base of penis or along labia

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Tanner stage 3 pubic hair

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Darker, coarser and more curled beginning to spread over pubis symphysis

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Tanner stage 4 pubic hair

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hair is adult in type, but covers less area than in adult, no spread to medial surface of thighs

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Tanner stage 5 public hair

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adult in type and quantity, horizontal upper border, spread over medial thighs

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Tanner stage 1 Testes and scrotum

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penis: pre-pubertal
scrotum: pre-pubertal

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Tanner stage 2 Testes and scrotum

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Penis: slight or no enlargement
Scrotum: testes larger, scrotum larger and somewhat reddened with altered texture

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Tanner stage 3 Testes and scrotum

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Penis: larger, especially in length
Scrotum: further enlargement

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Tanner stage 4 testes and scrotum

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Penis: further enlargement of length and breadth with development of the glans
Scrotum: further enlargement, scrotal skin darkened

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Tanner stage 5 testes and scrotum

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penis: adult in size and shape
Scrotum: adult in size and shape

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Prader Orchidometer

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measure for scrotum

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Prader Orchidometer: pre-pubertal

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1-3ml

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Prader Orchidometer: pubertal

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4-12ml

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Prader Orchidometer: adult

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12-25ml

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Cognitive development

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move from concrete thinking to formal operational thinking

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Early cognitive development

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concrete operational

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Middle cognitive development

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transition phase, often emotional and make emotional decisions

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Late cognitive development

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formal operational (nor everyone), reason logically and abstractly consider future implications of actions

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The brain continues to develop into

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20s (especially pre-frontal cortex)

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49
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Teens sometimes can’t see beyond ____ _____

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simple solutions

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Social/emotional development

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transition from family dominated to autonomy and peer influence

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Struggles of social/emotional development

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identity
independence
intimacy

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Early adolescent characteristics

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concrete operational thought, am I normal? Peers important, ambivalence family, self, peers

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Health care approach to early adolescent

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confidentiality, privacy, emphasis on short term, reassure and positive attitude, support growing autonomy

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Middle adolescent characteristics

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males awkward, highly emotional thinking, who am I? introspection. limit testing, experimental behaviors, dating

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Health care approach to middle adolescent

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support, problem solving, decision making, nonjudgemental acceptance

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Late adolescent characteristics

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adult appearance, formal operational thought (most), what is my role with others? sexuality, future, separate from family and towards independence

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Health care approach to middle late adolescent

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approach as an adult, encourage identity, support, anticipatory guidance

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Puberty is not necessarily synchronized with

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cognitive, social and emotional development

59
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puberty can have a negative impact on psychosocial function especially in

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girls who mature early and boys who mature late

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Many health issues start in

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adolescence

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Major causes of morbidity and mortality in adolescents

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car accidents, homicide and suicide, alcohol and drug use, unintended pregnancy and STI, obesity

62
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Need to consider _______ and ______ development in how you interact

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cognitive, social

63
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Never promise what?

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never promise unconditional confidentiality

64
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When do you have to report?

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suicide, homicide, physical or sexual abuse, behaviors with significant risk of physical harm, reportable STDs

65
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Consent varies from

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state to state
most states 18 is legal adult

66
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Different categories of minors

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emancipated vs. medically emancipated v. mature minor

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In am emergency do you need consent?

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no, you can treat without consent

68
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How should you make sure child/parents records are kept?

69
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When taking and adolescent health history focus on

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on the patient and show genuine interest

focus on them and not their problems

70
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Does silence work with adolescents

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no. humor and empathy does

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HEADSS

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Home
Education/employment
Activities
Drugs
Sexuality
Suicide/mental health

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HEADSS H questions

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Home:
who lives with you? do you have your own room? what do your parents do?

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HEADSS E questions

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Education:
school/grade performance? favorite subjects? suspension? future plans? relationships?

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HEADSS A questions

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Activities:
sports? church? reading? TV? music? seatbelts? arrests?

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HEADSS D questions

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Drugs:
alcohol? tobacco use? amount? how are you getting it?

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HEADSS S questions

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Sexuality:
orientation, how many partners? masturbation (normalize)? History of pregnancy/abortion? Contraception? Pleasure with sex? History of abuse?

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HEADSS last S questions

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Suicide/Depression:
sleep disorder? emotional outburst? History of past suicide attempts, depression, counseling? History of suicide attempts in family or peers?

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Physical exam in adolescents

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same order as adults, vitals (including BP), assess sexual maturity (Tanner stage), use of chaperone for sensitive parts of the exam

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Adolescent genital exams: boys

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same as with adult males
NO rectal exam unless there is a cause
Useful to have them sit cross-legged if uncomfortable

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Adolescent genital exams: girls

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external exam
sit, frog leg
NO STIRRUPS
exam systematically
separate the labia
NO speculum exam in children unless suspect foreign body or trauma

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Speculum exams first should be with

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first pelvic exam should be with an experienced provider

82
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Starting age for speculum exams ACOG

83
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When does cervical cancer screening start?

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starts at age 25, regardless of sexual activity

84
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Do you need a pelvic exam to start birth control?

85
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What is an indication for an internal exam?

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Abnormal bleeding, pain
pregnancy
STI screening

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Adolescent MSK exam

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assess for scoliosis (usually start before age 9-10)

87
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When do you do the adolescent MSK exam

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BEFORE the adolescent growth spurt

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Steps of adolescent MSK exam

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inspect for symmetry of scapula, shoulders and hips
Adams forward bend test
Can measure with a scoliometer

89
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When is a Cobb Angle used?

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Official scoliosis diagnosis: Cobb angle based off of XR evaluation needed for official diagnosis of scoliosis

90
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How to do Adam’s Bend test

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patient stands and bends forward at the waist. Assess the back for symmetry from behind.
Back or rib cage abnormalities (rib hump) may be a sign of scoliosis

91
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What does a rib hump indicate?

92
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Routine immunizations for adolescents

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annual flu shot
2 doses meningococcal vaccine (age 11-12) age 16
Tdap booster (usually 11-12 years old)
HPV series (2-3 dose series, depending on age started)

93
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What degree do you have to refer with a Cobb angle

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10> degrees refer out

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Universal screening in adolescents
- 6 points

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depression (start @12)
tobacco, alcohol, drug use (start @12)
Hearing: Once between 9-11, once between 15-17
Vision: age 12
HIV screening (once between 15-18 if + risk factors)
Lipids: once between 17-21

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PHQ-2 screens for what

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depression

96
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PHQ-2 questions

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Little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?

97
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CRAFFT

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Car
Relax
Alone
Forget
Friends
Trouble

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C in CRAFFT

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Car: have you ever ridden in a car driven by someone who was high or using drugs/alcohol

99
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R in CRAFFT

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Relax: do you ever use alcohol or drugs to relax, feel better or fit in

100
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A in CRAFFT

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Alone: do you ever use drugs or alcohol by yourself, alone?

101
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F in CRAFFT

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Forget: do you ever forget things you did while using alcohol or drugs?

102
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Second F in CRAFFT

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Friends: do your family or friends ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking/drug use?

103
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T in CRAFFT

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Trouble: have you ever gotten in trouble while you were using alcohol or drugs?

104
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Pre-participation physical

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goal is to maximize safe participation, identify problems that could be life threatening, rehab MSK

105
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Pre-Participation physical history

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medical history
Injury history
Cardiovascular history
Family history
ROS
Many states also recommend depression screening

106
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Pre-participation physical history: medical history

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PMH
PSH
loss of function in paired organs
History of heat related illness
meds
immunization
menstrual history in female athletes
rapid change in body weight

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Pre-participation physical history: injury history

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past injuries, MSK injuries, head injury/concussions, spine injuries
Loss of time from participation if injured
Previous exclusion of sports for any reason

108
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Pre-participation physical history: cardiovascular history

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identify risk of sudden death, HTN, high cholesterol, Kawasaki disease, heart infection
Exercise symptoms, family history of heart issues

109
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Brugada syndromes

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Symptoms of Brugada syndrome
blackouts.
fits (seizures)
occasional noticeable heartbeats (palpitations), chest pain, breathlessness, or dizziness.

110
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HOCM

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hypertrophy cardiomyopathy

111
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Sports exam:

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stand
ROM neck
shrug against resistance
arms out against resistance
90 degree bend
hold arms out and straighten elbows
flex muscles
pronate/supinate forearms
make a fist/clench fingers
squat and duck walk
touch your toes
tippy toes, walk on heels

112
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Additional tests:

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Single leg squat
Step drop test

113
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Adolescent cardiovascular exam

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BP
resting HR
Auscultation: full evaluation of the valves
assess femoral pulses
signs of inherited disorders

114
Q

What is a sign of Marfan syndrome

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aortic root dilation/dissection/aneurysm

115
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Arachnodactyly

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Arachnodactyly is a condition in which the fingers are long, slender, and curved. They look like the legs of a spider (arachnid).

116
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Wrist sign in Marfans

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wrap fingers around the wrist, thumb and 5th finger overlap

117
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Marfan thumb sign

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make a fist with the thumb inside and the thumb sticks out the side

118
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Ectopic lentis

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Ectopia lentis is the dislocation or displacement of the natural crystalline lens. The lens is defined as luxated (dislocated) when it lies completely outside of the hyaloid fossa, is free-floating in the vitreous, is in the anterior chamber, or lies directly on the retina.

119
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Marfan arms length

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arms exceed span of height

120
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Benign adolescent murmers

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Grade <2
minimal radiation
No gallop, clicks or rubs
no other findings
Normal O2
musical or vibratory
Normal S2
Quiet precordium
Normal vitals
Normal pulses

121
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Worrisome murmurs

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Grade 3>
harsh or blowing quality
abnormal S2
Systolic click
Friction rub
abnormal vitals
abnormal pulses
hepatomegaly
skeletal abnormalities

122
Q

Other targeted exams

A

BMI
Eyes
Skin
Respiratory
Abdomen
GU
Neuro

123
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Balance Error scoring

A

six 20 second trials standing feet together, single leg, heel toe
on floor and foam

errors: hands off iliac cress, opening eyes, stumble

124
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Do you do an ECG on adolescents

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routine mass screening with ECG/ECHO is NOT recommended

125
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When do you get a cardiology evaluation

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recommended cardiology evaluation is any cardiovascular concerns (abnormal findings, risk factors, family history)

126
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American Heart Association 14 Element Cardiovascular Screen

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Medical history (personal history family history) physical exam findings

127
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AHA 14 element CV screen bullets

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  1. Exertional chest pain or discomfort
  2. Exertional syncope or near syncope
  3. Excessive exertion and unexplained fatigue/fatigue associated with exercise
  4. Prior recognition of a heart murmur
  5. Elevated systematic blood pressure
  6. Prior restriction from participating in sports
  7. Prior cardiac testing ordered by a physician
  8. Premature death- sudden/unexplained prior to age 50 from heart disease in 1+ relatives
  9. Disability from heart disease in a close relative <50
  10. Specific knowledge of CV conditions
  11. heart murmur: supine and standing with valsalva
  12. Femoral pulses
  13. Physical stigmata of Marfan syndrome
  14. brachial artery blood pressure (sitting, both arms)
128
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If you have positive/abnormal screen of 14 element CV means

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12 lead and further evaluation by pediatric cardiology

129
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Adolescents seem like _____ but they are not _____

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