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Exam 3

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Definition
Adolescent   11-24 years old Transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, starts at onset of puberty  
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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  
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Sweat Glands   Axillary, genital, and umbilical areas. Source of B.O.  
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Sebaceous Glands   Face, shoulders, chest, upper back, neck, genitals. Can become clogged or inflamed with debris Increased sebum  
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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  
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Blackheads   open comedones  
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White heads   closed comedones  
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Risk-Taking Behavior   "Peter pan" ideology and experimentation invulnerability to illness or injury  
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Slang   Texting, popular dress, drug use, peer activities  
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Partnering Approach   Q7 Support autonomy; Focus on strengths  
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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  
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Primary Sex Characteristics   Essential for reproduction Female- uterus/vagina Male- testis/penis  
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Secondary Sex Characteristics   Not essential for reproduction Breasts, facial/pubic hair, low voice  
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Tanner Staging   Chart to monitor the degree of maturation of the primary and secondary sex characteristics  
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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  
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Males   Thinning of the scrotal sac and enlargement of testicles Ejaculation; nocturnal emissions  
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Females   Development of breast buds Menarche, typically have a higher pulse than males  
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Menarche   Start of menstruation Typically two years after formation of breast buds  
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Teens*   Less acute illnesses than children Less chronic illnesses than adults Overall less hospital visits  
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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  
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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  
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Body Image   Feels of and views of body and influence of social norms/expectations Media influence/ health perception- Q4  
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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  
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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  
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Binge Eating Disorder   Compulsive over eating Eating while watching TV, playing video games, or internet surfing Leads to obesity and possible type II diabetes  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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Introspection   Ego-centrism- belief of being the primary focus; special, unique, and exceptional  
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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  
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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  
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Body piercings and tattoos   30% Form of self expression; risk for HIV, hepatitis, blood-borne illnesses  
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Breast/testicular exams   Females- 2-3 days after period ends when breasts are least tender or sensitive Males- after or during a warm shower  
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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  
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Dysthymia   Depressive disorder that continues for a long period of time with no more than two months of relief  
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Suicide   Third leading cause of death in this age group (10-24) Can be prevented; adolescence show many signs  
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Accidents   Motor- 20 times more likely than any other age group Violence- weapons, music lyrics, test limits Sports injury- vulnerable, immature, poor judgment  
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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  
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Tobacco use   Starts in adolescent age  
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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  
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Cognitive   Future orientated, ability to delay immediate satisfaction, increased cognitive skills and understanding, increased vocabulary--slang, electronic communication  
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