General info: Communication

Question 1

What are behaviors of a child during synaptic pruning

Answer 1

risk taking behavior
“in their own heads”
easily impacted by outside stimulus

Question 2

___ measures testicular volume in mL

Answer 2

orchiometer

Question 3

Unemancipated minors may give consent or what medical treatment?

Answer 3

• Contraception (BC and emergency)
• Testing + tx for STD
• Pregnancy testing and prenatal care
• Tx for substance abuse and mental illness

Question 4

Minor may not consent to what?

Answer 4

• Sterilization
• Abortion
• Admission to 24 hr mental health or substance abuse facility (unless it is an emergency)

Question 5

Judicial bypass ruling can be given to an adolescent in what circumstances?

Answer 5

1. they are mature and informed enough to make the abortion decision
2. it is in the minor’s best interest that parental consent is not required
3. the minor is a victim of rape or felonious incest

Question 6

When is parental consent required?

Answer 6

required for all medical care outside of reproductive and sexual health

Question 7

What steps should you take to set the stage for interviewing an adolescent?

Answer 7

1. set the stage
2. establish confidentiality (billing??)
3. understand the role of the parent
4. Establish rapport

Question 8

During the interview of an adolescent, what topics are reportable?

Answer 8

1. sexual, physical, emotional abuse
2. potential for violence or violent outcomes
3. homicidal/suicidal tendencies

Question 9

What does the BiHEEADSSS mnemonic stand for?

Answer 9

Bi - Body image
H - home environment (relationship w/ parent)
E - education/employment
E - eating (diet)
A - Activities 
D - drug, alcohol, depression
S - sexual Hx (sexuality, contraception, pregnancy, STD, relationships)
S - suicide idealation, sleep patterns
S - safety