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Ch. 21 Adolescence
Exam 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adolescent | 11-24 years old Transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, starts at onset of puberty |
| Puberty | Males:14 Females:13 Changes in the reproductive, endocrine, and structural processes that lead to fertility. Rapid changes in physical, psychosocial, spiritual, moral, and cognitive growth |
| Sweat Glands | Axillary, genital, and umbilical areas. Source of B.O. |
| Sebaceous Glands | Face, shoulders, chest, upper back, neck, genitals. Can become clogged or inflamed with debris Increased sebum |
| Acne | Q1 80-84% of adolescence have acne Wash face two-three times a day with soap and water Vigorous scrubbing should be discouraged, squeezing leads to further injury or irritation |
| Blackheads | open comedones |
| White heads | closed comedones |
| Risk-Taking Behavior | "Peter pan" ideology and experimentation invulnerability to illness or injury |
| Slang | Texting, popular dress, drug use, peer activities |
| Partnering Approach | Q7 Support autonomy; Focus on strengths |
| Scoliosis | Q8 Curvature of the spine; S-shaped Screenings for prepubertal and pubertal adolescents Common in females Early identification important; disfigurement, impaired morbidity, cardiopulmonary complications |
| Primary Sex Characteristics | Essential for reproduction Female- uterus/vagina Male- testis/penis |
| Secondary Sex Characteristics | Not essential for reproduction Breasts, facial/pubic hair, low voice |
| Tanner Staging | Chart to monitor the degree of maturation of the primary and secondary sex characteristics |
| Gynecomastia | Development of breasts (unilateral/bilateral) prior to a growth spurt- males Typically temporary and usually disappear Occasionally persists and leads to body image problems |
| Males | Thinning of the scrotal sac and enlargement of testicles Ejaculation; nocturnal emissions |
| Females | Development of breast buds Menarche, typically have a higher pulse than males |
| Menarche | Start of menstruation Typically two years after formation of breast buds |
| Teens* | Less acute illnesses than children Less chronic illnesses than adults Overall less hospital visits |
| Turner Syndrome XO | Females- only one X chromosome than two X's Short stature, shield shaped chest, low hair line, lack of reproductive development, remain sterile, low set ears, cardiac/renal anomalies present |
| Klinefelter Syndrome XXY | Males- Extra Y chromosome Seldom diagnosed before puberty Tall, thin, behavioral/learning problems, do not develop secondary sex characteristics, androgen therapy, remains sterile |
| Body Image | Feels of and views of body and influence of social norms/expectations Media influence/ health perception- Q4 |
| Anorexia Nervosa | Q10 Affects more females than males Feeling of control- restricted eating, high physical activity, brittle hair and nails, yellowish skin tone, thinness, self-starvation, muscle weakness, constipation, lack of menstruation, decreased sexual interest |
| Bulimia Nervosa | Affects females more than males Binge eating of high-caloric foods, purge by self-induced vomiting or laxatives, affects electrolyte imbalance, teeth, dehydration |
| Binge Eating Disorder | Compulsive over eating Eating while watching TV, playing video games, or internet surfing Leads to obesity and possible type II diabetes |
| Diabetes | Type 1- high amount of glucose found in the blood. Uncontrolled= kidney failure, blindness, amputations Type 2- can be diagnosed at any age Overweight/inactive lifestyle; helped with lifestyle changes |
| Sleep-rest | Need 8 hours of sleep a night Texting, jobs, extracurricular activities,substance abuse, early start to high school. Mood swings and behavioral problems |
| Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development | Q3- Formal operations- can focus on formation of thoughts, objects, and experiences, rather than the content Groundwork for abstract thinking |
| Introspection | Ego-centrism- belief of being the primary focus; special, unique, and exceptional |
| Idealism | Necessary part of normal thinking Goes against family beliefs, religion, or social causes due to its appearance of not solving social problems fast enough |
| Erikson's Theory of Psycho-social Development | Form of an identity; opposing of role confusion leading to an identity crisis. Staging previous stages of psycho-social development |
| Body piercings and tattoos | 30% Form of self expression; risk for HIV, hepatitis, blood-borne illnesses |
| Breast/testicular exams | Females- 2-3 days after period ends when breasts are least tender or sensitive Males- after or during a warm shower |
| Depressive disorder | Use of the words: sad, low, blue, down, hopeless, worried, bored, discouraged. Depressed, irritable mood, lack of pleasure in usual activities Linked with obesity and STI's |
| Dysthymia | Depressive disorder that continues for a long period of time with no more than two months of relief |
| Suicide | Third leading cause of death in this age group (10-24) Can be prevented; adolescence show many signs |
| Accidents | Motor- 20 times more likely than any other age group Violence- weapons, music lyrics, test limits Sports injury- vulnerable, immature, poor judgment |
| Infection | Mononucleosis "kissing disease" Direct contact of oropharyngeal secretions Prevalent among adolescents; Sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, lethargy, high sexual energy = high risk-taking behaviors. STD infections |
| Tobacco use | Starts in adolescent age |
| Cancer | Cervical Cancer risks: Smoking, high number of sexual partners, partner that has a high number of sexual partners, engaging in sexual intercourse before the age of 20, history of STDs Annual PAP exam, pelvic exam, and HPV vaccination |
| Cognitive | Future orientated, ability to delay immediate satisfaction, increased cognitive skills and understanding, increased vocabulary--slang, electronic communication |
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