chapter 25 anger, aggression and violence

Question 1

aggression

Answer 1

action or behavior that results in a verbal or physical attack; not always innapropriate and sometimesnecessary for self-protection

Question 2

anger

Answer 2

emotional response to frustration of desires, a threat to one’s needs or a challenge. it can be used as a motivator in survival but problems begin when anger is expressed through aggression or violence

Question 3

restraint

Answer 3

any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a pt to move the arm, legs body or head freely.

Question 4

seclusion

Answer 4

involuntary confinement of a pt alone in a room, or area from which the pt is physically prevented from leaving. The goal is safety of the pt and others

Question 5

trauma-informed care

Answer 5

it focuses on the pt’s past experiences of violence or trauma and the rol it currently plays in their lives

Question 6

validation therapy

Answer 6

therapeutic modality that is typically used for older adults and focuses on emotional themes rather than content

Question 7

violence

Answer 7

it is always an objectionable act that invovles intentional use of force that results in, or has the potential to result in, injury to another person