IVP
Myth or fact
Abusers are always violent men who are easily identified.
Myth !!
Abusers can present as charming, generous, and hold positions of high social standings.
The liver
Which organ is affected the most by drinking alcohol?
When a pregnant woman uses this substance, there is a chance her baby will be born with a lifelong disability called Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
What is alcohol?
Example of what alcohol harm reduction might look like.
What is drinking water in-between, alternative between non alcoholic drinks and alcoholic, eating before drinking
Myth or fact
It is easy for a victim to leave their abuser, so if he/she doesn't leave, it means the abuse probably isn't that bad.
Myth
There are many emotional, social, spiritual and financial hurdles to overcome before someone being abused can leave. Very often the constant undermining of the victims self-belief and self-esteem can leave him/her with very little confidence, socially isolated, and without the normal decision-making abilities. Leaving or trying to leave will also often increase the violence or abuse, and can put both the victim and her children in a position of fearing for their lives. Leaving is the ultimate threat to the abusers power and control, and he will often do anything rather than let her go.
14 grams of pure alcohol
What is considered one drink?
e.g. a glass of wine or a shot of liquor.
This organ allows an unborn baby to receive nutrients from his or her mother. Alcohol from the mother’s blood will also travel through this organ to the baby.
What is the placenta and umbilical cord?
Domestic violence can include humiliating, threatening, accusations and controlling money. This is called
What is emotional abuse
A group of nurses are learning about family violence. Which of the following is true ?
a)Family violence affects every socioeconomic level
b) Family violence is caused by drug and alcohol abuse
c)Family violence predominantly occurs in lower socioeconomic levels
d)Family violence rarely occurs during pregnancy
What is family violence affects every socioecomonic level
when someone continues to use drugs or alcohol even when it causes problems in their personal life.
What is substance abuse?
poor memory, inability to recognize social cues, kidney and internal organ problems, mental health issues, unemployment, drug problems,etc
What is some symptoms or complication of FASD?
4 drinks for women and 5 for men
Binge drinking is defined as how many drinks for women and how many for men?
Name the type of abuse
Forbids you from working, sabotage employment opportunities, Control how money is spent, give you an allowance
Financial abuse
On the first day of a client's alcohol detoxification, which nursing intervention takes priority ?
Educate the client about the biopsychosocial consequences of alcohol abuse or administer ordered chlordiazepoxide (a benzodiazepine) according to protocol?
Administer ordered chlordiazepoxide.
Chlordiazepoxide is often used for substitution therapy in alcohol withdrawal. Substitution therapy may be required to reduce life threatening effects that occur with alcohol withdrawal
No, the damage is permanent
Can the mental damage done be reversed?
You are conducting an interview with a victim of spousal abuse. Which step as a nurse should you take first ?
a) contact appropriate legal services
b) ensure privacy for interviewing the victim away from the abuser
c) request the presence of a security guard?
What is ensure privacy for interviewing the victim away from the abuser
85% of domestic violence victims are women
What percentage of domestic violence victims are women?
Cold sweats, Racing pulse, Nausea, Vomiting, Shaky hands, Intense anxiety, Insomnia, seizures
What is an example of a withdrawal symptom the nurse may see within her client?
the central nervous system
Which body system is most affected by prenatal alcohol exposure?
Parents have been told that their child has fetal alcohol syndrome. Which statement by a parent indicates additional teaching is required ?
a) Our baby's heart murmur is from this syndrome
b) he will require extra time for feeding
c) cuddling and rocking will help him stay calm
What is cuddling and rocking will help him stay calm.
Babies with fasd are most comfortable in quiet, minimally stimulating environments