Domestic & Elder Abuse Flashcards
risk factors of victims of elder abuse
increasing age
functional disability
child abuse within the regional population
cognitive impairment
gender is NOT a risk factor
caretaker risk factors for elder abuse
financial dependence on the elder person
substance abuse
perceiving the caretaking duty as burdensome
associated injuries
long bone fractures
rib fractures
bruises caused from abuse are
bruise characteristics of abuse
commonly over 5cm in size
located on the face, neck or back
clinical signs of elder abuse
unexplained injuries
delays in seeking care
repeated fractures, burns, lacerations, etc
change in behavior
poor hygiene
if the patient is in immediate danger, the patient should be _____
admitted to the hospital
as many as _____% of women presenting to the ER with injuries are a result of domestic violence
35
approximately ____% of women experience domestic violence
25
______% of males are victims of domestic violence
15
children abused in close to ____% of homes where domestic violence occurs
50
risks for domestic abuse
female
19-29 years
pregnant
short-term relationship
cohabitation
low-income families/low socioeconomic status
characteristic injuries or patterns
injuries inconsistent with history
long delay between injury and treatment
repeat injuries
characteristics of abused patient
change in affect
constantly seeking partner approval
finding excuses to stay in treatment facility for prolonged period of time
repeated visits to the emergency department
significant time missed at work or decreased productivity at work
characteristics of the abuser
refuses to leave patient alone
overly attentive
aggressive or hostile
refuses to let the patient answer their own questions
barriers to reporting
fear of retaliation
shame
difficulty reporting to male physicians
fear of custody conflicts
