Types of Abuse
Aggression/Anger/Intimate Partner Violence
Across the Lifespan
Warning Signs
Restraints and Meds
100

Threats, intimidation, and erosion of self-esteem without physical evidence

What is Emotional Abuse

100

An intense emotion that may be expressed without violent action

What is anger

100

ACEs increase the likelihood of this adult behavior

What is violence/substance abuse/criminal activity

100

Early inpatient sign of escalating risk

What is pacing, clenched fists, raised tone and volume, avoids direct eye contact

100

B52 includes diphenhydramine, haloperidol, and 

What is Lorazepam

200

Multiple bruises at various stages of healing

What is physical abuse

200

Actions intended to cause harm

What is Aggression

200

Key element required for bullying

What is power imbalance, repeated bullying behaviors, unwanted aggressive behaviors
200

Common victim cognitive distortion

What is self blame/guilt

200

First line intervention for agitation

What is verbal de-escalation

300

Unexplained withdrawals or sudden will changes

What is financial abuse

300

A physical effect of uncontrolled anger

What is: HTN, headache, insomnia, digestive issues, possibility of harm to self or others

300

Violence affecting 25% of women, 10% of men

What is intimate partner violence

300

History that increases violence risk

What is 

substance use disorder

TBI

PTSD

Bipolar I disorder

Impulse Control D/o

ADHD

Exposure to violent situations (ACEs)


300

Why should the nurse avoid blocking exits

What is prevents client from feeling trapped

400

Regression, explicit behaviors, or unexplained STIs

What is sexual abuse

400

Risk Factor for Abuse, Aggression or Violence

What is:

history of violence

history of mental health d/o/substance Abuse

victim of crime

witnessing abuse or violence

poor self-esteem/inadequate coping skills

no positive role model in childhoold

ACEs

400

One elder abuse vulnerability factor

What is dependency, cognitive impairment, physical disabilities, those with few friends or family
400

Inpatient behavior preceding violence

What is:

declining to eat or drink

attempting to leave area before discharge

verbally antagonistic

harming self

staring

pacing

destroying inanimate objects

increased bp, increased hr

fists clenched

400

Principle supported by offering the client choices

What is empowerment

500

Taking unfair advantage of a person, group, or resource for one's own benefit

What is Exploitation

500

What phase of intimate partner violence does this scenario represent:

During a heated confrontation, Alex grabs Sarah's arm forcefully, leaving visible bruises, and begins screaming at her. Sarah feels overwhelmed and scared, but there is no immediate escape from the interaction.  

What is the Acute Battering Phase

500

Age defining statutory rape

What is age 18

500

Why does a client commit NSSH

What is to cope with emotional pain and distress


500

Use restraints only after what fails

What is least restrictive measures

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