Family Violence

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What are some signs/symptoms of elder, domestic, and child abuse?

Sudden weight loss and excessive sleep

Excessive laughter and constant hunger

Fractures in different stages of healing and bruises of various ages (correct)

Frequent headaches and irritability

Which treatment modality focuses on recognizing and responding to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma?

Physical therapy

Trauma-Informed Care (correct)

Pharmacological therapy

Surgery

What is a common characteristic of an abuser?

Empathy and selflessness

Kindness and understanding

Aggressiveness and possessiveness (correct)

Positivity and generosity

In cases of abuse, what can nurses do to help the victim?

Provide physical and emotional support Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of physical and emotional neglect?

Unsafe living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does Trauma-Informed Care aim to do?

Recognize and respond to trauma effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Tension-Building Phase in the Cycle of Battering?

The woman may sense that the man's tolerance for frustration is declining. Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the Cycle of Battering does the abuser become extremely loving, kind, and contrite?

Honeymoon/Reconciliation Phase Signup and view all the answers

What type of abuse is characterized by physical battering and a trauma pattern inconsistent with event history?

Physical Abuse Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the Cycle of Battering does minor battering incidents occur?

Tension-Building Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Honeymoon/Reconciliation Phase in the Cycle of Battering?

A few weeks to many months Signup and view all the answers

Which phase in the Cycle of Battering involves justifications or explanations to excuse the abuse?

Recovery Stage/Calm Phase Signup and view all the answers

What does emotional abuse primarily involve?

Verbal abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of the Acute Battering Incident in the Cycle of Battering?

The most violent and shortest phase lasting up to 24 hours. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase in which the cycle of family violence may begin again with renewed tensions and minor battering incidents?

Honeymoon/Reconciliation Phase Signup and view all the answers

Which type of abuse involves isolating the victim from family and friends, giving inadequate allowance, and threatening to harm the children?

Emotional Abuse Signup and view all the answers

What does Trauma-Informed Care aim to do for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

Recognize and respond to trauma to better support health needs Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is common in abusers based on the text?

Aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What nursing intervention aims to help caregivers express frustration verbally rather than physically in abuse cases?

Teach verbal communication skills Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of signs/symptoms of elder, domestic, and child abuse based on the text?

Bruises of various ages Signup and view all the answers