Week 14

Question 1

Child abuse and neglect includes all form of?

Answer 1

-physical
-emotional ill treatment
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-exploitation
that result in actual or potential harm to the childs health, development or dignity.

Question 2

what is puberty?

Answer 2

State of physical development when secondary sex characteristics begin to appear, sexual organs mature, reproduction first becomes possible, & the adolescent growth spurt starts

Question 3

List at least 4 leading health concerns for an adolescent.

Answer 3

• Mental health issues
• Unsafe sex and sexually transmitted infections
• Substance use & violence associated with substance use
• Obesity
• Asthma
• Oral health- tooth decay
• Dangerous levels of sun exposure, increasing the risk of skin cancer

Question 4

What does HEEADSS stand for and what is it used for?

Answer 4

The Adolescent Interview - HEEADSSS
H ome
E ducation & Employment
E ating
A ctivities
D rugs
S exuality
S uicide & Depression
S afety

Question 5

List at least 4 risk factor for Adolescent suicide.

Answer 5

• Break-up
• Loss of significant relationship
• Suicide of friend, relative, public figure
• Rejection of adolescents sexual preference
• Divorce of parents
• Unemployment
• School, work, uni failures
• Sexual, physical or emotional abuse

Question 6

What are the 7 warning signs of suicide?

Answer 6

1. Making direct or indirect threats about suicide
2. Dramatic changes in personality or appearance or mood
3. Changes in eating or sleeping habits
4. A dramatic drop in performance at school or work
5. Feelings of guilt or low self-esteem
6. Saying goodbye and giving personal belongings away
7. Withdrawing from family and friends

Question 7

List at least 4 barriers to health care

Answer 7

• Limited knowledge of available services
• Affordability
• Transportation issues
• Lack of trust, concerns regarding confidentiality
• Attitudes, communication styles and confidence of the health provider
• Negative perceptions of health service provider
• Issues relating to gender, age, culture
• Decreased insight into their health needs
• Decreased ability to express needs/concerns

Question 8

what is physical abuse?

Answer 8

the action of a carer that causes injury to a child.