U3 harm and abuse

Question 1

define harm and abuse

Answer 1

violation of an individual human and civil rights by any other person(s)

Question 2

examples of intentional abuse

Answer 2

• financial; care assistant help individual with shopping buys them self something with individuals money
• physical; patient is upset and hits the nurse
• neglect; nursery nurse does not ensure child is wearing warm clothes to play outside

Question 3

examples on unintentional abuse

Answer 3

• physical; care worker moves resident in their bed in careless manner, causing pain
• verbal; individual who has dementia shouts at care staff and visitors
• neglect; play group volunteer forgets to ask children to wash hands after going toilet

Question 4

what are the short term effects of abuse ?

Answer 4

-bruises, cuts, broken bones
-contracting STI
-low self esteem
poor self image
-feeling angry, anxious , fearful
-challenging or needy behavior

Question 5

what are the long term effects of abuse ?

Answer 5

• low self esteem
• feeling anxious
• developing mental health issues
• inability to sleep
• physical health issues(anorexia, obesity)
• addictions