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1
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Young adults is defined by ages __-__

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18-35

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2
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Criteria for adulthood defined by…

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Social context (voting, culture)

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3
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3 examples of social context

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1) economic independence
2) have committed long-term relationship
3) independent decision making

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4
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Key for young adulthood

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potentially difficult period

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5
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Why is young adulthood a difficult period?

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more life changes

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6
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Stress can be…

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positive or negative

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7
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3 normative stressors

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marriage, having children, starting a career

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8
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Negative stressors

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miscarriage, serious illness

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9
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Stressors require…

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coping skills

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10
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2 examples of coping skills

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problem solving, stress management

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11
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3 examples of stress management

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positive thinking, expression of feelings, seeking help when needed

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12
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Full growth for women age

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17

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13
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Full growth for men age

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21

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14
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Young adult age group is…

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declining

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15
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18-24 years are at risk for… (5)

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Unintentional injuries, alcohol usage, drugs, tobacco, suicide

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16
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Preventative health concerns…

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Developing behaviors that promote healthy lifestyle

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17
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Goals are to decrease the incidence of…

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Injuries, accidents, acts of violence

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18
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4 examples of acts of violence

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Motor vehicle, unintentional injuries, homicide, suicide

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19
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Young adulthood characteristics

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healthiest time of life, peak abilities

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20
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Young adulthood is the time of… (according to Piaget)

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Abstract, analytical thinking

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21
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Young adulthood according to Kohlberg

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Principled moral reasoning

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22
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Young adulthood are risk takers and

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lack of fear

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23
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Important to obtain for young adults

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behavioral health history

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24
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When you can focus on… (3)

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Seat belt use, alcohol use, activities that can cause injury

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25
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Check up recommendations

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every 2 years

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26
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Young adults are less likely to have __ __

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well visits leading to preventative services

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27
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Goals for young adults (18-24 yrs) (4)

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Promote healthy lifestyle
Reduce MVC
Decrease alcohol and drug abuse
Increase mental health

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28
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Peak physical skills (4)

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Venturesome
Daring
Enterprising
Aggressive

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29
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Less experience with __

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death, may take risks

30
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__ lack of fear

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Developmental

31
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You should make interventions…

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relatable to them at time

32
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Start looking at CVD…

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Screen BP in young adults, should be less than 120/80

33
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Leading cause of death worldwide…

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CVD and women

34
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CVD prevention: Total cholesterol

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less than 200mg

35
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CVD prevention: Glucose

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less than 100 mg/dL

36
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CVD prevention: BMI

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less than 25

37
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Other CVD prevention

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No smoking, regular exercise, DASH diet

38
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Educate on sun exposure… (3)

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Risk of sun exposure and tanning
Use sun block
Awareness of skin cancer

39
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Activity/exercise pattern recommendations (2)

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use helmets and protective sports equipment

40
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Sleep rest pattern subject to… (3)

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fatigue, work stress, inactivity

41
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Sleep rest pattern recommendations (2)

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Change activity or stressor

Try out new tasks or physical activities

42
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Most common sleep disorder in the US

43
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Insomnia involves.. (2)

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difficulty falling asleep OR staying asleep

44
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Insomnia affects…

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40 million americans

45
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Psychosocial development according to Erikson

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Development of increased sense of competency and self-esteem

46
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Erikson young adulthood

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Intimacy versus isolation

47
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A young adults task is… (Erikson)

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making attachments to others

48
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Young adults must seek (Erikson)

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meaningful friendships and intimate relationships

49
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When the young adult avoids making commitment to others…

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isolation occurs

50
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Life-change adjustments… (4)

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Career change, relocation, balancing multiple roles, developing long-term goals for family security

51
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Self-perception/self concept pattern includes…

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Identity

Work and personal responsibilities

52
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Identity includes… (3)

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Separation from family authority
Beginning adult identity
Work provides self esteem and socialization

53
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Work and personal responsibilities includes…

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Beginning balance of person and work responsibility

Developing relationships within the workforce

54
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Infertility affects…

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10-15% of couples

55
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Infertility has an increased diagnoses of age over..

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25 years of age

56
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Infertility can be very __ and __

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Stressful and expensive

57
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Teen birthrate decreased __ in the past decade

58
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__% of unplanned pregnancies are caused by contraceptive failure

59
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The nurse’s role in contraceptive counseling

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Help change method most appropriate to their needs

60
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Age 20-24 is at highest risk for…

61
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Screening for chlamydia is recommended for ages…

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24 years and younger

62
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Multiple STDs increase the risk of…

63
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Achievement-oriented stress is caused by

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internal pressure to succeed defined goals

64
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Achievement-oriented stress leads to workaholic habits that..

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Cause lack of sleep and omission of meals

65
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Depression causes (4)

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New/change in relationships
Independence
Work or unemployment
Dissatisfaction with life choices (career or school)

66
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Signs/symptoms of depression

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Crying, difficulty socializing, not leaving the home

67
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Leading cause of death in young adults

68
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Depression can lead to…

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Substance abuse and eating disorders

69
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Depression screening questions

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Thoughts about harming yourself?

Have you tried?

70
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As a nurse, you’ll act a lot like a counselor… (4)

A

Listen
Offer support and concern
Take down barriers and don’t judge
Provide resources

71
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Goals of the nurse for young adults

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Optimal physical condition
Healthy habits
Screening for disease

72
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Barriers to change for young adults (4)

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Lack of motive/knowledge
Insufficient skills
Undefined goals
Lack of social support

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