38. Violence and Abuse

Question 1

4 levels of the social-ecological model of influencing violence

Answer 1

• individual
• relationship
• community
• societal

Question 2

individual factors that can influence violence

Answer 2

• demographics (includes lower socioeconomic status)
• hx of being abused or exposure to violence
• mental health disorders
• inadequate social skills, poor self control, low self esteem, and weak coping skills

Question 3

assessment for violence in children

Answer 3

• subdural hematomas
• fractures
• trauma to genitals
• malnourishment
• poor hygiene

Question 4

assessment for violence in elderly

Answer 4

• unexplained injuries
• physical neglect
• financial mismanagement
• withdrawn

Question 5

T/F: if those in a relationship are more accepting of violence they are more likely to engage in violence

Answer 5

True

Question 6

areas of the community where violence may occur

Answer 6

• schools
• place of employment
• neighborhoods

Question 7

factors that increase a communities resilience to violence

Answer 7

• coordination of resources and support services
• access to mental health and substance abuse treatments
• support and connectives within the community

Question 8

societal norms that lead to increased violence

Answer 8

• supporting violence is an acceptable means of resolving conflict
• attitude that suicide is an individual’s choice
• supporting male dominance over women and children
• supporting political conflict
• polices that foster high levels of inequity

Question 9

types of violcene against individuals or oneself

Answer 9

• homicide
• assault
• rape
• suicide
• human trafficking

Question 10

What is one of the most underreported forms of human abuse?

Answer 10

rape

Question 11

What age range is the rate of suicide the highest in?

Answer 11

45-64; also one of the top causes of death in teens

Question 12

Causes of family violence and abuse

Answer 12

• abusive patterns (upbringing)

- increased stress (inability to cope)

Question 13

signs of intimate partner violence (IPV)

Answer 13

• physical marks
• low self esteem
• depression
• PTSD

Question 14

intimate partner violence process

Answer 14

• victim initially downplays/denies seriousness
• period of self blame and moral conflict (stay or leave)
• as violence escalates the abuser’s remorse lessens
• moment of leaving

Question 15

What is the greatest risk of homicide in intimate partner violence?

Answer 15

the moment of leaving

Question 16

risk factors for child abuse

Answer 16

• cognitive impairment
• physical disabilities
• caregiver abuses drugs/alcohol or can’t cope with stress

Question 17

5 types of elder abuse

Answer 17

• physical
• sexual
• emotional
• financial
• neglect/abandonment

Question 18

primary prevention of abuse

Answer 18

• community stand against violence
• assessment of risk factors
• teach alternative methods of conflict resolution
• provide info about resources
• assist in removing or reducing factors that contribute to stress
• encourage families to be proactive against financial abuse

Question 19

secondary prevention of abuse

Answer 19

• initiate measures to prevent further violence
• effecting screening of families and individuals for risk of abuse or suspected abuse
• counsel those attempting suicide
• telephone crisis lines
• respite care

Question 20

tertiary prevention of abuse

Answer 20

• therapeutic family interventions
• interventions specific to female partner abuse
• resources available to survivors
• provide grief counseling
• develop support groups