Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
True or False
The willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish is abuse.
True
True of False?
Communication plays a big role in identifying a change in condition?
True
How often should you turn/reposition a patient if they are unable to do so themselves?
At least every 2 hours.
Inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction, irritation, or underlying medical conditions such as eczema or psoriasis is what?
Dermatitis
This individual wanted to be a Forensic Anthropologist originally as a career choice.
Nichole
What are the different types of abuse?
1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Sexual
What does change in condition mean?
Any deviation from a patient's baseline status, requiring prompt assessment, communication, and potentially intervention to ensure patient safety and well-being.
What is a pressure injury?
A result of constant pressure due to impaired mobility.
____________ can occur anywhere on the body while ___________ is more common on the lower legs.
1. Dermatitis
2. Cellulitis
This person has a tattoo of a four leaf clover.
Josie
What is the most common form of elder mistreatment?
Neglect (70%)
Who are the eyes, ears, and hands of the nursing team?
CNA's :)
Name 3 common sites on the body where pressure injuries usually occur.
- sacrum
-heels
-back of head
-elbows
-buttocks
-shoulder
A bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissues is what?
Cellulitis
Who was the National Honor Society President with a 3.6 GPA?
Casey!!! WOOT WOOT
Who is our Abuse Coordinator?
Casey Kemmerer
What are examples of Physical Changes that can be observed? (name 3 out of the 6)
1. Walking
2. Urination and bowel patterns
3. Skin
4. Level of weakness
5. Falls
6. Vital signs
Name 3 risk factors for a pressure injury
-sheering and friction
-moisture
-decreased movement
-decreased sensation
-circulatory problems
-poor nutrition
-age
Antibiotics
This person has never received a speeding ticket
Haley
How soon should you report abuse that results in a serious bodily injury?
Immediately-but no later than 2 hours after allegation is made.
Otherwise no later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation DO NOT involve ABUSE and DO NOT result in serious bodily injury.
What are examples of Non-Physical changes that can be observed in a patient?
(name 3 out of the 6)
1. Demeanor
2. Appetite
3. Sleeping
4. Speech
5. Confusion or agitation
6. Increase in pain or new onset of pain
A stage 3 Pressure Ulcer involves what characteristics?
full-thickness skin loss, exposing subcutaneous tissue (fat) and may include slough or rolled wound edges, can have undermining and tunneling.
Name at least 2 different symptoms that Cellulitis may show that you will not have with dermatitis.
-pain
-warmth to touch
-may have pus or blisters
-may be accompanied by fever, chills, and fatigue.
Dermatitis Symptoms:
Redness, Swelling, Itching, Dry, scaly, may be localized or widespread.
This person's favorite animal is a snail
Stefanie