Week 6 Flashcards
What is Stress?
A response to change
What is a stressor?
Anything that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or demanding
What is adaptation?
The change that takes place as a result of the response to a stressor
Why are stress, stressors and adaptation considered interdependent?
Because stress and stressors cause us to adapt.
Can an adaptation lead to more stress?
Yes. I could adapt to stress by over eating and than I gain weight and that causes more stress
What are some examples of Lateral, Workplace, and horizontal violence? Also, incivility?
They are all the same
- Physical, emotional, psychological abuse
- Shouting
- Giving certain employees “Heavy assignments”
- Failing to Help certain employees
What are three recommended ways for students to cope with stress?
- Exercise
- Stay very organized
- Prioritize
How often are well child visits recommended for School age & adolescents? How often do they actually go?
every 1-2 years
-Normally only go for complaints or documentation of health
What is the general health status of school-aged and adolescents?
Generally healthy with only a few upper respiratory infections a year
What are some key points in G&D surveillance of school aged and adolescents?
- Plot BMI and compare
- Include the child in exam
- Provide detailed explanations and feedback
What are some key points of general observation of school aged and adolescent well visits?
- Speak to the child first
- Observe eye contact, gait, and interaction with parent
- Allow parent and child to speak privately with provider
- Be aware of IEP
- Be alert for family stressors
What are the key points for nutrition of adolescents?
- Need a well balanced diet
- Teens may not be eating enough due to schedule or other social factors
- Nutrition teaching
- Parents should set examples
What are the key nutrition teaching points of a adolescent? 6
- 5 a day
- Whole grains
- Three meals a day
- Eat as a family
- Limit sugar and fat
- 2 to 3 servings of dairy a day
How much physical activity is recommended for adolescents? how many adolescents don’t meet that goal even one day a week?
60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity a day
-23% don’t even do it once a week
What are some key observations that need to be made in regard to physical activity in adolescents?
- Always assess levels of physical activity
- Some athletes will starve themselves to meet weight classes
If an adolescent is not being active enough, what are some suggestions you can make to help them?
- Walk to the store
- use stairs not elevator
- Remind them of family history
What are the oral health recommendations for adolescents?
- Brush twice a day
- Floss daily
- Dentist twice a year
If taking fluoride supplements, when can they be stopped?
At around 14 years because the molars are developed
What are the main oral health risk factors for adolescents?
- Chewing tobacco
- Sports
- Sugar
What are the mental/spiritual health considerations for an adolescent during visits
- Support is needed for strength in this area
- Screen for chronic mental disorders
- Self-esteem is related to body image
- Be alert for eating disorders that stem form low self esteem
How much sleep does an adolescent need? How much do they normally get?
9 hours
6 hours
What are the common negative effects of being tired?
- eat more
- less exercise
- driving risk
What are the 5 main topics a nurse may focus on with teens?
- Domestic violence
- Drugs
- Jobs
- Friends
- Relationship with family
What are the 4 most common illnesses in adolescents?
- Acne
- Sports injuries
- constipation
- Diarrhea
