Chapter 12
......... is physical or mental harm caused by
someone in a position of trust, such as a
family member, partner, or caregiver.
What is abuse?
Safety is a basic ........
What is need and right.
How long is the post partum period
What is starts with birth of the baby. It
ends 6 weeks later.
Risk of falls increases with.......
What is age and illness.
Older persons experiencing age-related
changes have an increased risk for ...........
What is falls and other accidents?
Most common types of abuse older people are at risk for
What is financial and emotional abuse
In which environment do
Clients face little risk of accident or injuries.
Clients feel safe and secure, physically and
emotionally.
What is a safe environment?
A vaginal discharge occurs after childbirth, called...
Whatis Lochia.
• Lochia consists of blood and other matter left in the uterus from childbirth.
Lochia rubra is dark or bright red discharge.
– Mainly blood, it is seen during the first 3 to 5 days.
Lochia serosa is pinkish brown drainage.
– It lasts until about 10 days after birth.
Lochia alba is whitish drainage.
– It continues for 2 to 6 weeks after birth.
• Normally, lochia smells like menstrual flow.
Foul-smelling lochia signals an infection.
________ occurs when breathing stops due
to lack of oxygen.
What is suffocation?
__________ is sometimes called the
“silent killer”—colourless, odourless, tasteless
gas
What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Three phases of abuse patterns
What is
Tension-building phase
Abusive phase
Honeymoon phase
Vision and hearing challenges
Taste, smell, and touch challenges
Mobility challenges
Effects of medication
Age—both young and old are at risk
These are some .............. factors
What is accident risk factors?
Feelings of sadness or mild depression during first 2
weeks after childbirth are known as
What is Post partum blues
A ___________ is any device, garment, barrier,
furniture, or medication that limits or restricts
freedom of movement or access to one’s
body.
What is a restraint?
The three types of restraints
Physical restraints
Enviornmental restraints
Chemical restraints
7 Types of Abuse
What is
Physical
Force or violence causing pain, injury, and
sometimes death
Sexual
Unwanted sexual activity, including sexual
harassment (conduct, comment, gesture, threat, or suggestion that is sexual in nature)
Emotional (psychological)
Words or actions that inflict mental harm
Financial
Misuse of money or property
Neglect
Failing to meet basic needs
Bullying
Person or group of people purposely and
repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone
else
Physical – hitting, spitting, breaking belongings of others
Verbal – name-calling, threats, teasing
Social – spreading rumours, gossiping, making others look foolish
Cyberbullying (cyberabuse)
Sleep deprivation includes:
What is
Decreased judgement
Poor decision-making and memory skills
Slower reaction time
Lack of concentration
Worsened mood
Some types of care a support work may provide for a new birth parent
What is
Perineal Care
Wound Care (eg Caesarean incision site)
Breast care
Types of burns
What is
Minor Burns
Chemical burns
Electrical burns
Heat source burns
Accidental burns
Scalding injuries
_____________ is any physical assault or
threatening behaviour that occurs in a work
setting.
What is workplace violence?
Caregivers/Healthcare workers are at risk of abuse from
What is
Family or other member of the health care team
Clients who have mental health disorders,
dementia
Clients who are addicted to substances
Clients who have a history of abusive behaviour
Clients who are being placed in restraints
Employer
Common sources of adult poisoning include
the following:
What is
Eating contaminated food
Drinking contaminated water
Overdosing on medication
Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression:
What is
• Crying
• Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or guilt
• Difficulty sleeping
• Inability to cope with everyday problems
• Avoiding visiting with others
• Feelings of anger toward the baby
• Fatigue
• Extreme anxiety
• Delusions or hallucinations
• Thoughts of harming the baby or self
It can develop any time during the first year after
childbirth.
Usually, it begins 2 weeks to 6 months after
childbirth.
Professional care is needed, because it can
worsen over time.
These are facts about
What is Post Partum Depression?
A severe form of postpartum depression
What is Post Partum Psychosis