Adolescents Flashcards
(28 cards)
what is early adolescence
10-14 yo
what is middle adolescence
15-16 yo
what is late adolescence
17-20 yo
what is puberty
transition from sexual immaturity to sexual maturity
major component of early adolescence
what is the mean age of puberty in girls
10.5 yo (range 8-12)
what is the mean age of puberty in boys
11.5 yo (range 9-13)
what is precocious puberty
onset of puberty 2-3 S. D before the mean
girls: breast development before age 8
boys: testicular enlargement before age of 9
what is delayed puberty
absence of signs of puberty 2-3 S.D after the mean
Girls: 12 yo for breast development
boys: 14 yo for testicular enlargement
What is the Tanner Stages
AKA sexual maturity rating
development of secondary sexual characteristics
5 stages
what are the 5 stages of breast development
1: pre-pubertal
2: breast bud with elevation of breast and nipple; enlargement of areola
3: further enlargement of breast and areola; no separation of their contour
4: areola and nipple form a secondary mount above the level of the breast
5: mature stage: projection of nipple only, related to recession of areola
what are the 5 stages of pubic hair
1: prepubertal: may have vellous hair
2: sparse growth, slightly pigmented, at base of penis or along labia
3: darker, coarser and more curled, beginning to spread over pubis symphysis
4: hair is adult in type, but covers less area than in adult, no spread to medial surface of thighs
5: adult in type and quantity, horizontal upper border, spread over medial thighs
what are the 5 stages of penis, testes and scrotum
1: prepubertal
2: slight or no enlargement of penis, testes larger, scrotum larger and somewhat reddened with altered texture
3: larger (length) of penis, further enlargement of testes and scrotum
4: further enlargement of length and breadth with development of glans (penis), further enlargement; scrotal skin darkened of testes and scrotum
5: adult in size and shape
What is the prader orchiodometer
scrotum measurements
pre-pubertal: 1-3ml
pubertal: 4-12ml
Adult: 12-25ml
what is early cognitive development
concrete operational thinking
what is middle cognitive development
transition phase: often highly emotional, make different decisions when experiencing strong emotions
what is late cognitive development
formal operational thinking (not everyone)
reason logically and abstractly, consider future implication of actions
what is social/emotional development
transition from family-dominated to autonomy and peer influence
struggles: identity, independence, intimacy
can lead to stress, health problems, risk-taking
what are the major causes of morbidity and mortality for adolescence
car accidents
homicide and suicide
alcohol and drug use
unintended pregnancy and STIs
Obesity
what are possible privacy problem areas for adolescence
Medical records - EMG, Medical record requests, patient portals
HIPAA
FERPA (school records)
Billing
pharmacist
What is the acronym HEADSS
Home
Education/employment
Activities
Drugs
Sexuality
Suicide/mental health
some groups add in Eating and Safety as separate categories
what is the Cobb angle assessing
assessing for scoliosis with Adam’s forward bend test
what are routine immunizations for adolescence
annual flu shot
2 doses of meningococcal vaccine: age 11-12 and 16
Tdap booster (usually 11-12 yo)
HPV series (2-3 dose series, depending on age started)
What are universal screenings in adolescents
depression screening: beginning at 12yo
tobacco, alcohol and drug use screening: beginning at 12yo
Hearing: once between 9-11, once between 15-17
Vision: age 12
HIV screening: once between 15-18 (if + risk factors)
Lipids: once between 17-21 (esp. if done 11-12)
what is the PHQ-2
over the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems:
“Little interest or pleasure in doing things”
“feeling down, depressed, or hopeless”