week 4

Question 1

What is anger

Answer 1

An intense emotion, displayed through cursing, yelling, sarcasm, or physical gestures (e.g., breaking objects).

Question 2

What is aggression

Answer 2

Intentional actions to harm (physical, psychological, or both)

Question 3

cycle of violence - build-up

Answer 3

• It can last days, weeks, or years
• Breakdown in communication occurs
• The perpetrator initiated more arguments
• The environment becomes more tense
• Abusive incidents begin

Question 4

cycle of violence - Acute

Answer 4

• Normally limited to a few hours up to 24 hours
• Abusive acts are filled with rage and intensity
• Law enforcement may become involved

Question 5

cycle of violence - Honeymoon/Reconciliation

Answer 5

• The perpetrator becomes very affectionate and apologetic toward the survivor
• Regretful of actions and promise to change
• Will frequently continue to maintain control over survivor through economic and emotional abuse

Question 6

What is abuse

Answer 6

involves systematic strategies used to gain dominance and control over others

Question 7

physical abuse

Answer 7

• Nurses may encounter these clients in all aspects of acute and long-term care and should be cognizant of presenting manifestations.
• Perpetrators use force (e.g., kicking, hitting, slapping, pushing, strangling, biting) to control others.

Question 8

signs of physical abuse

Answer 8

• General Appearance: Ripped clothing, broken eyewear, disheveled hair/clothing.
• Body: Bruises, lacerations, burns, fractures, puncture wounds, or wounds in various stages of healing.

Question 9

sexual abuse

Answer 9

Any forced, inappropriate, or unwanted sexual contact, including:
- Explicit photos, indecent exposure, unwanted touching, rape, coerced acts, or nudity.

Question 10

signs of sexual abuse

Answer 10

• Sudden behavioral changes (fear of people/places, sexually explicit behavior/play).
• Regression (e.g., bedwetting).
• Developmentally inappropriate interest in sexuality.
• Bruising or bleeding around breasts, anus, or genitals; damaged or blood-stained underclothing.
• Unexplained/recurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Question 11

neglect and abandonment

Answer 11

Involves leaving at-risk individuals without basic necessities (clothing, food, water, and healthcare).

Question 12

signs of neglect and abandonment

Answer 12

• Untreated health problems, dehydration, malnutrition, poor hygiene
• Hazardous living conditions (e.g., no running water, exposed wiring).
• The client reports desertion or mistreatment.

Question 13

financial abuse

Answer 13

Misuse of another person’s financial resources, with or without permission

Question 14

signs of financial abuse

Answer 14

• Unexplained financial changes (withdrawals, transfers, unauthorized account access).
• Sudden unavailability of funds/possessions or altered wills.
• Reports of exploitation

Question 15

what are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Answer 15

Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caregiver that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm

Question 16

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) RN role

Answer 16

Collects evidence, provides medications, and offers expert testimony