Basics
Physical or emotional harm with lasting effects
Trauma
Trauma w/o an open wound
Abuse of individuals under 18
Child abuse
You know the answer
Safety
What are predisposing factors?
Factors that increase the risk of trauma happening
Trauma from a single event
Acute trauma
Trauma where an object enters the body
Penetrating trauma
Abuse of adults 65+
Elder abuse
What are the steps if ABCDE?
A: Airway
B: Breathing
C: Circulation
D: Disability (Neuro)
E: Exposure
What are the two types?
Vulnerability factors --> risk of being a victim
Risk factors --> risk of being a perpetrator
Trauma from repeated exposure
Chronic trauma
Minor trauma
Injury that doesn't match story or injuries in different stages of healing
Sign of abuse
What additional precaution is added into the ABCDE?
C-spine protection
Give an example of some vulnerability and risk factors
Violence exposure, substance abuse, aggression, family dysfunction
Trauma from multiple events over time
Complex trauma
Life-threatening, multi system injury
Major trauma
What does an STI in a minor suggest?
Sexual abuse
AVPU
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
List some protective factors
Strong support system, positive relationships, school involvement, family support, coping skills
Childhood trauma linked to long term health issues
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
MVA or fall
What is a nurse's legal responsibility in abuse cases?
Mandatory reporting
What does a FAST exam check for?
Ultrasound for internal bleeding
What are some resilience factors?
Optimism, self-confidence, spiritual beliefs, social support