Violence and Substance Abuse Flashcards
what is homicide
the killing of one by another
what is gender base violence
violence targeted at a certain gender
what is intimate partner violence (aka domestic violence)
violence towards a partner
what is sexual violence
sexual behavior that is forced causing injury
what is suicide
taking someones own life
homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death aged 5-14, T or F
True
what type of prevention strategies should a school nurse use knowing homicide rates in children
monitor for abuse - homicide is a pattern, not the first step, patterns escalate
all healthcare workers are mandatory reporters in PA for elder and child abuse but not domestic violence, T or F
True - all you need to do is call - you don’t need to know for sure- 1800CHILDLINE if you Suspect
what are the lethality risks r/t IPV - top 5
owning a gun recently becomes unemployed **victim previously called 911 - most indicative of death perpetrator has previous arrest record drugs/alcohol involvement
what type of question is do you feel safe in your home
secondary prevention (screening) - trying to find people who don’t feel safe so that you can intervene early - know your resources
what type of questions are appropriate to ask for abuse screenings
do you feel safe in your home
every couple has disagreements - what happens when you and your partner disagree
people who have been abused are usually abusers, T or F
True
effects on children who witness abuse
smoking, early sex experience, suicide attempts, drug/alcohol use
what correlates with your adult health
childhood experiences
higher ace scores increase your risk for suicide, stroke, ischemic heart disease, cancer, COPD, and diabetes. T or F
True. 4 or more
is addiction a physical or emotional problem
physical problem
symptoms when using a substance, addiction, substance dependence and habituation
Health and emotional problems
Unsuccessful efforts to cut down on use
Symptoms of tolerance or withdrawal
Reduce other activities in order to use substance
Spending time in activities r/t to substance use
Using the substance in greater quantities for longer periods of time than intended
substance abuse symptoms
Having problems at work, school or home
Problems w/family or friends
Physical danger
Trouble with the law
more people die from this substance than any other
alcohol
when it comes to substance abuse what is powerful
the environment - key to behavior control
what is drug dependence
needing more and more of something (tolerance)
physiologic change in CNS
what is drug addiction
pattern - overwhelming preoccupation - can’t function
who is at highest risk of becoming substance abusers
mentally ill, past trauma/abuse, pregnancy, children
what is an assessment tool to determine alcohol withdrawal
CIWA
what is binge drinking defined as for men/women
women = 4
men =5
SAMSHA (substance abuse and mental health services administration) falls under the jurisdiction of
dept of health and human services
what is the purpose of SAMSHA
track/survey/understand drug use/prevalence among age groups in an attempt to intervene
what is the harm reduction model
addiction is a health problem
any drug can be abused
people can be helped - how can we help you have less long-term problems long term, and prevent death
“needle exchange system”
are heroin and alcohol stimulants or depressants
CNS depressants - stop breathing
cocaine is a stimulant or depressant
stimulant - could have a heart-attack
s/s of alcohol withdrawal
n/v, HTN, diaphoresis, tremors, coma
s/s of alcohol overdose
ataxia, slurred speech, hypotension, drowsiness, coma, convulsions
s/s of heroin withdrawal
rhinorrhea, cramps, panic, chills, fever, diaphoresis, irritability
s/s of heroin overdose
constricted pupils, euphoria, slurred speech, CNS depressant
s/s of cocaine withdrawal
craving, agitation, anxiety, depression
s/s of cocaine overdose
CNS stimulant, tachy, euphoria, insomnia, HTN
s/s of marijuana withdrawal
none
s/s of marijuana overdose
red eyes, dry mouth, panic
what are stimulants
nicotine, cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines
what is the most helpful way to get people to stop smoking
multiple interventions, continuous reinforcement
most require several attempts of cessation
what are the 2 variables that influence the drug experience
set - the individual using the drug
setting - the environment
primary prevention strategies for addiction
mental health, help make informed decisions
secondary prevention strategies for addiction
screening: “do you smoke”, “do you want to quit”
tertiary prevention strategies for addiction
addiction treatment, support groups
