Types of Abuse
Why is elder abuse often unreported?
They don't want to report family members (they are often the perpetrators of abuse) or they may be physically or mentally unable to report.
Whare are common physical signs of child abuse?
Bruises and fracturs in several stages of healing, burn, joint swelling or limited mobility, human bite marks, broken teeth, recurent UTIs
What is the priority intervention when caring for a rape victim?
Safety
What community resource is often the first point of contact for victims of domestic violence?
Domestic violence shelters or hotlines
What does the PDSA cycle stand for in the Quality Improvement process?
Plan, Do, Study, Act
In what group of people do you see higher incidence of child abuse and neglect?
children living with families in a low socioeconomic class
What psychological symptoms are often seen in victims of intimate partner violence?
Low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and isolation.
What 4 forms of violence does a partner use to control their victim in intimate partner abuse?
Physical, verbal, sexual, and emotional
What service would a Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner (SANE) provide?
Forensic examination, evidence collection, and psychological support for sexual abuse victims.
What is a "sentinel event" in healthcare?
An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury
What is intimate partner violence?
act of inflicting sexual, emotional, or physcial harm on a current or previous partner or spoius
What behavioral pattern might indicate someone is a victimizer in intimate partner violence?
Controlling behvior, jealousy, isolation of the victim from family and friends
According to current guidlines, how soon should a forensic exam be performed on a sexual abuse victim?
within 72 hours of the incident
Where can victims of elder abuse access legal help to protect their financial assets?
Legal aid servicesa or elder protective services.
How does nurse staffing impact patient outcomes?
Inadequate staffing can lead to increased errors, poor patient monitoring, and negative outcomes such as falls or medicatoin errors.
What is the average age of victims of online enticement?
15
What physical signs would a nurse observe in an elder abuse victim?
dehydration or malnutrion, poor hygiene, pressure sores, social isolation, fecal impaction, sprains or dislocations, abrasions or lacerations
What is the treatment for Syphilis?
Penicillin
Which community resource offers crisis counseling and safty planning for victims of child abuse?
Child Protective Services, and child advocacy centers
Give an example of a breach in care that could lead to a sentinel event?
Failure to administer medication as ordered resulting in patient harm or death, falls because safety measure not implemented, failure to monitor and patients status deteriorates
There is no single cause behind violent or abusive behaviors but there are 3 potential theories, what are they?
Neurobiology, Social-Ecologic model, and social learning learning therory.
What characteristic behavior would you expect from a child abuser?
The abuser may downplay injuries, shift blame to the child, or present an overly defensive attitude.
What psycholocial intervention is recommended for victims of rape?
Psychotherpy (counseling) or rupport groups. Trauma-focused cognitive behviroal therapy
What program can assist victims of sexual abuse with long-term housing and therapy?
Rape Crisis Centers
What is the purpose of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) following a sentinel event?
To investigate the underlying reasons for the event and idnetify system imporvement to prevent recurrence.