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The adolescent period lasts from _____________ to __________ years and begins with
_______________. Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth _______________. -
ANSWER-12 to 20
Puberty
Accelerate
Which signs are concerning for teenage suicide? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-
Thoughts of suicide
Decreased appetite
Loneliness and sadness
The primary psychosocial task of adolescence is _____________. Failure to achieve
this task results in ______________. - ANSWER-Identity
Role confusion
Stages of Adolescence - ANSWER-early, middle, late
Stages of Adolescence: Early Adolescence - ANSWER-12-14 years
Stages of Adolescence: Middle Adolescence - ANSWER-15-17 years
Stages of Adolescence: Late Adolescence - ANSWER-18-20 years
Young Male Adult: physical changes - ANSWER-Height increases 4-12 inches
Weight gain 7-30 kg
Growth stops at 18-20 years
Young Female Adult: physical changes - ANSWER-Height increases 2-8 inches
Weight gain 7-25 kg
Growth stops 2-2.5 years after menarche
For males, growth stops at approximately age ___________. For females, growth stops
at ______________. Puberty changes occur earlier in _____. - ANSWER-20
2 years after menarche
Girls
Primary sex characteristic - ANSWER-Involve hormone production and internal organ
preparation for reproduction
, secondary sex characteristics: Males - ANSWER-Testicular enlargement, pubic hair,
penile enlargement, vocal changes
Secondary sex characteristics: Female - ANSWER-Breast buds, pubic hair, axillary hair
Which are important nutritional screenings for adolescents? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER-Diet history
Eating habits
Body Image
Attitude about food
Self-esteem
Adolescent Immunizations - ANSWER-Influenza, MenACWY (booster at 16), MenB
The human papillomavirus vaccine is recommended for all children between ages
______________ as a ____________ dose series. If received later in adolescence, the
vaccine is a _____________ dose series. It cannot be administered after age
_____________. - ANSWER-11-12
2-dose
3-dose
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Adolescent Injury prevention - ANSWER-Motor-vehicle
Suicide
Substance use
STI and pregnancy
Think back to what you have previously learned about tobacco use in adolescents, then
answer the question.
The primary psychosocial task of the young adult is _____________. Failure to achieve
this task results in _______________. - ANSWER-Intimacy
Isolation
Young adults are usually _______________ with _____________ chronic illness but
tend to ___________________ physical symptoms and _________________
prevention care. - ANSWER-Active
Less
Ignore
Postpone
Which recommendations will promote health in young adults? - ANSWER-Wear a
helmet while snowboarding.
Install a carbon monoxide detector in the bedroom.
Secure firearms in a locked box in a safe location.