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Adolescent
Growth and Development
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the four main physical changes that occur with puberty? | Increased rate of growth, sex-specific changes, distribution of muscle and fat, and development of the reproductive system |
| Does the growth spurt of puberty occur first in girls or boys? | Girls |
| What is menarche? | The first menstrual flow |
| When should education about menarche begin? | In the school-age years in the home |
| How much blood is lost with each period? | 30-60 mL |
| When does the first ejaculation occur? | 13-14 years |
| When does menarche occur? | 11-14 years |
| What is a concern during sexual development? | Teens are preoccupied with their bodies. |
| Is masturbation normal? | Yes |
| What is the negative behavior of adolescence related to? | Growing self-consciousness |
| What is Eriskon's psychosocial stage of development for adolescents? | Identity v. Role Confusion |
| What is the beginning of an identity? | Separation of the individual from the family |
| Why is dating important to adolescents? | It helps establish social status and recognition within the peer group |
| What is the best parenting style in terms of discipline for the adolescent? | Democratic |
| What is a good way for adolescents to learn the consequences of their actions? | Grounding |
| What is the stage of cognitive development during adolescence? | Formal operational thought |
| Describe formal operational thought. | Rational thinking, problem solving, abstract thinking |
| What is moral judgement based on? | Earlier learned principles of right and wrong |
| Describe the transitional phase of moral development? | Teenagers begin to question previous values, allowing them to try out their own code of ethics. |
| What is characteristic of anorexia nervosa? | A relentless pursuit of thinness and altered metabolic activity |
| What is the average age of onset for anorexia nervosa? | 13.75 years |
| What is characteristic of bulimia nervosa? | Tooth erosion and esophageal damage |
| How many cycles can occur with bulimia nervosa? | 8 or more per day |
| What is "Fear of Fat" syndrome? | A diet lacking in iron, calcium, and zinc |
| What defines obesity? | Greater than the 95th percentile in weight for age, gender, and height |
| How many children are obese? | 25=30% |
| What therapy is recommended for obesity? | Exercise plans and healthy diet. Pharmacologic therapy is not recommended in children and adolescents |