NUR 212 Test 3
Abuse
Taking of one's own life
Victims response to the act of rape: responses are varied and individualized but can include flashbacks, fear, depression, and sexual dysfunction
Injury from an act of violence where physical force is used with intent to harm, injure, or kill
A pattern of behavior that dominates, controls, lowers self-esteem, or takes away freedom of choice (includes child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse)
Rape Trauma Syndrome
Taking of one's own life
Victims response to the act of rape: responses are varied and individualized but can include flashbacks, fear, depression, and sexual dysfunction
Injury from an act of violence where physical force is used with intent to harm, injure, or kill
A pattern of behavior that dominates, controls, lowers self-esteem, or takes away freedom of choice (includes child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse)
Suicide
Taking of one's own life
Victims response to the act of rape: responses are varied and individualized but can include flashbacks, fear, depression, and sexual dysfunction
Injury from an act of violence where physical force is used with intent to harm, injure, or kill
A pattern of behavior that dominates, controls, lowers self-esteem, or takes away freedom of choice (includes child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse)
Assault/Homicide
Taking of one's own life
Victims response to the act of rape: responses are varied and individualized but can include flashbacks, fear, depression, and sexual dysfunction
Injury from an act of violence where physical force is used with intent to harm, injure, or kill
A pattern of behavior that dominates, controls, lowers self-esteem, or takes away freedom of choice (includes child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse)
What are some risk factors associated with assault?
Age (violent youth & young adults)
Age (older adults)
Urban setting
Rural setting
Workplaces (taxi, pizza delivery driver, parking lot)
Poverty
Racism
Culture
Socioeconomic Status
All of these are causes associated with assault except...
Neurotransmitter (decreased serotonin)
Socioeconomic Imbalances (poverty)
Traumatic brain injury
Genetic factors
Harsh physical punishment
Increased levels of testosterone
Impoverished rural area
What are some de-escalation techniques?
Maintain pt self esteem & dignity
Maintain calmness
Respond as early as possible
Remain honest
Establish what the pt consider to be his or her need
Give several options & make clear the options
Maintain a large personal space
Be assertive and use genuineness and empathy
Give few options
Use only nonverbal skills
Use verbal, nonverbal and communication skills
As a nursin intervention for a child, you want to give choices to the child acting out because it causes them to pause to think and each time they do this it decreases the amount of energy behind the anger.
Maintain pt self esteem & dignity
Maintain calmness
Respond as early as possible
Remain honest
Establish what the pt consider to be his or her need
Give several options & make clear the options
Maintain a large personal space
Be assertive and use genuineness and empathy
Give few options
Use only nonverbal skills
Use verbal, nonverbal and communication skills
Elder abuse is purposeful physical or psychological harm or exploitation of elderly (65 or older)
Maintain pt self esteem & dignity
Maintain calmness
Respond as early as possible
Remain honest
Establish what the pt consider to be his or her need
Give several options & make clear the options
Maintain a large personal space
Be assertive and use genuineness and empathy
Give few options
Use only nonverbal skills
Use verbal, nonverbal and communication skills
Elderly abuse include physical, neglect, sexual, financial, or emotional abuse.
Maintain pt self esteem & dignity
Maintain calmness
Respond as early as possible
Remain honest
Establish what the pt consider to be his or her need
Give several options & make clear the options
Maintain a large personal space
Be assertive and use genuineness and empathy
Give few options
Use only nonverbal skills
Use verbal, nonverbal and communication skills
Elderly abuse and child abuse are not mandatory reported.
Maintain pt self esteem & dignity
Maintain calmness
Respond as early as possible
Remain honest
Establish what the pt consider to be his or her need
Give several options & make clear the options
Maintain a large personal space
Be assertive and use genuineness and empathy
Give few options
Use only nonverbal skills
Use verbal, nonverbal and communication skills
What are some elder abuse risk factors?
Women
Men
Older elders (>80 yrs)
Poor physical health
Dementia
Mental health issues & substance abuse issues
Isolation
Dependent on perpetrator
What is the average age for sexual molestation for a child?
2
5
4
3
What are some risk factors for physical child abuse?
Prematurity or low birth weight
Unrelated male primary caregiver
Age less than 3 years
Older than 3 years
Child disability
Parents who were abuse as children
What are some risk factors for sexual child abuse?
Absence of natural father or having a stepfather
Being female
Being male
Mother employment outside the home
Poor relationship with parent
The rapist is typically young (average age is 31 years)
Absence of natural father or having a stepfather
Being female
Being male
Mother employment outside the home
Poor relationship with parent
Aggression is learned through 3 sources, what are they?
Family and peers
Culture/subculture
School
Mass media
Rape Trauma Syndrome: The acute phase (shock & disbelief), occurs immediately following the rape & may continue for a number of weeks
Family and peers
Culture/subculture
School
Mass media
Re-organizational Phase (as victim begin to cope), occurs as victim begins to cope with the rape
Family and peers
Culture/subculture
School
Mass media
Restoring personal choice is a primary antidote to rape trauma.
Family and peers
Culture/subculture
School
Mass media
What are some calming techniques for rape trauma syndrome?
Muscle relaxation
Deep breathing
Guided imagery
Having flashbacks
Every abused person is a crime victim
Muscle relaxation
Deep breathing
Guided imagery
Having flashbacks
When should intimate partner violence should be reported?
Immediately, within 24 or 48 hours
Within a week
Withing 3-4 days
Within a month
All of these are apart of a safety plan except
Call 911 immediately
Plan for a rapid escape when abuse recurs
Identify the signs of escalation of violene & pick a particular sign that will tell them when to leave in the future
If children are present, agree on a code word that when spoken by the parent means it is time to go.
Must include destination and transportation
Have packed bag ahead of time and hide it where abuser will not find it
The initial phase of recovery occurs when the victim makes steps to leave the abusive relationship
Call 911 immediately
Plan for a rapid escape when abuse recurs
Identify the signs of escalation of violene & pick a particular sign that will tell them when to leave in the future
If children are present, agree on a code word that when spoken by the parent means it is time to go.
Must include destination and transportation
Have packed bag ahead of time and hide it where abuser will not find it
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