Mod 6 notes

Question 0

What are the 5 kinds of abuse?

Answer 0

1) physical
2) financial
3) sexual
4) emotional
5) neglect

Question 1

What is the definition of abuse?

Answer 1

Results when physical or mental harm is caused by someone in a position of trust.

Question 2

Financial abuse is…?

Answer 2

misuse of a persons money or property for the financial gain of the abuser.

Question 3

Neglect is…?

Answer 3

failure to meet basic needs of a dependent person.
Older adults and children or disabled ppl are more commonly neglected.
-can be unintentional by the caregiver.
-can be emotionally neglected. Person may not feel loved or wanted.

Question 4

Emotional abuse….

Answer 4

harms a persons worth and confidence

• words that cause mental harm
• name calling

Question 5

Sexual abuse….

Answer 5

forcing of unwanted sexual activity by one person to another.
-sexual suggestive comments

Question 6

Physical abuse….

Answer 6

force or violence that cause pain or injury or possibly death.
Punching, hitting, slapping, biting, burning, kicking.

Question 7

Factors that increase the risk of abuse are?…

Answer 7

• untreated mental health issues
• lack of education
• lack of access to resources
• substance abuse
• social isolation
• stress
• lower income/ high income

Question 8

2 common forms of elder abuse are…?

Answer 8

1)financial 2)emotional….And neglect

Usually the primary caregiver is the abuser.

Question 9

Why abuse is not reported….

Answer 9

• fear of the abuser hurting them or neglecting them not wanting to spend time with them.
• fear of being put in LTC.
• May not know where to report it
• May think it’s normal behaviour

Question 10

Child abuse….

Answer 10

occurs when a parent, guardian or caregiver mistreats or neglects a child resulting in injury, emotional or physiological harm, risk of harm.

Question 11

Cycles of abuse…3 phases are?

Answer 11

1) tension building phase. Tension builds b/w abuser and victim, events and comments start to irritate the abuser, victim may try to soothe the abuser.
2) abusive phase. Tension explodes, abuse takes place, may be triggered by an unrelated event.
3) honey moon phase. Abuser feels ashamed. Remorseful, they apologize, make promises, both the abuser and victim think the a users gonna change.

Question 12

Signs of physical abuse are?

Answer 12

• bruising, unexplained.
• timid won’t make eye contact.
• burn marks
• Injuries have shape of an object.

Question 13

Signs of sexual abuse are?

Answer 13

• inappropriate behaviour.
• nightmares.
• regression.
• irritated sexual areas.
• bladder in continuance
• change in personality
• intense fear of peri care.

Question 14

Signs of emotional abuse are?

Answer 14

• change in behaviour
• withdrawn
• afraid to talk
• low self esteem
• unwilling to talk or answer questions.

Question 15

Signs of financial abuse are?

Answer 15

• unpaid bills
• lack of adequate food
• ct asks permission to have $ or write a cheque.
• refusal to purchase needed items

Question 16

Signs of neglect are?

Answer 16

• lack of personal hygiene
• pressure ulcers
• dirty living area
• c/o hunger
• medications not available.

Question 17

Who can abuse a ct in a facility?

Answer 17

-ct can be abused by the health care team, members, or visitors.

Question 18

Things a worker could do that would be abusing a ct are…?

Answer 18

• not answering call bell
• inappropriate restraints
• isolation
• leaving a ct soiled in linen or clothes
• providing care without permission
• force feeding

Question 19

What should you do if a ct is telling you they are being abused?

Answer 19

listen to them, not judge, reassure the ct you believe them, notify supervisor, report to authorities.

Question 20

What things should you record if a person is reporting abuse to you?

Answer 20

• contact info of victim
• age, gender of victim
• alleged abusers info
• relationship to victim
• description of abuse
• date,time
• stick to the facts

Question 21

What can happen if you don’t report abuse?

Answer 21

fines or imprisonment.