Week 14 Flashcards
1
Q
Child abuse and neglect includes all form of?
A
-physical
-emotional ill treatment
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-exploitation
that result in actual or potential harm to the childs health, development or dignity.
2
Q
what is puberty?
A
State of physical development when secondary sex characteristics begin to appear, sexual organs mature, reproduction first becomes possible, & the adolescent growth spurt starts
3
Q
List at least 4 leading health concerns for an adolescent.
A
- Mental health issues
- Unsafe sex and sexually transmitted infections
- Substance use & violence associated with substance use
- Obesity
- Asthma
- Oral health- tooth decay
- Dangerous levels of sun exposure, increasing the risk of skin cancer
4
Q
What does HEEADSS stand for and what is it used for?
A
The Adolescent Interview - HEEADSSS H ome E ducation & Employment E ating A ctivities D rugs S exuality S uicide & Depression S afety
5
Q
List at least 4 risk factor for Adolescent suicide.
A
- Break-up
- Loss of significant relationship
- Suicide of friend, relative, public figure
- Rejection of adolescents sexual preference
- Divorce of parents
- Unemployment
- School, work, uni failures
- Sexual, physical or emotional abuse
6
Q
What are the 7 warning signs of suicide?
A
- Making direct or indirect threats about suicide
- Dramatic changes in personality or appearance or mood
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
- A dramatic drop in performance at school or work
- Feelings of guilt or low self-esteem
- Saying goodbye and giving personal belongings away
- Withdrawing from family and friends
7
Q
List at least 4 barriers to health care
A
- Limited knowledge of available services
- Affordability
- Transportation issues
- Lack of trust, concerns regarding confidentiality
- Attitudes, communication styles and confidence of the health provider
- Negative perceptions of health service provider
- Issues relating to gender, age, culture
- Decreased insight into their health needs
- Decreased ability to express needs/concerns
8
Q
what is physical abuse?
A
the action of a carer that causes injury to a child.
