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Physical
Sexual
Psychological/Neglect
Child
Spouse
Elderly
Disabled |
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| What type of child abuse is the most common? |
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Definition
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| 80% of kids who die from abuse are under what age? |
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Definition
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| What are some common signs of physical abuse? |
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Definition
Bruises, cuts, frequent injuries
On alert, flinches at sudden movements
Inappropriate clothing |
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| What are some characteristics of a person who physically abuses? |
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Definition
| Unpredictabl, anger, control thru fear |
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| What are some signs of sexual abuse? |
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Definition
-Trouble walking/sitting
-Inappropriate knowledge: avoidance of a specific person for a non-obvious reason
-STD, pregnancy, run away from home |
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Term
| What does a person do to a child that falls under psychological abuse/neglect? |
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Definition
| Belittling, name calling, bullying, ignoring, limited contact, exposing child to violence |
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Term
| What are some signs that a child is being psychologically abused or neglected? |
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Definition
| Withdrawn, fearful, anxious, extremes in behavior, inappropriate for age |
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Term
| 85% of domestic/spousal abuse are what gender? |
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Definition
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Term
| What age of women are most commonly domestically abused? |
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Definition
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Term
| What race is most likely affected by abuse? |
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Definition
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Term
| What income level is most likely to experience intimate partner abuse? |
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Definition
| 25,000 or less are 3X more likely |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Yelling, blaming, isolation, control |
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Definition
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| What are some signs of emotional abuse? |
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Definition
-Anxious to please partner, check in
-Harassing phone calls
-Talk about partners jealousy, partner possessiveness |
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Term
| Dominance, humiliation, isolation, threats, intimidation, denial and blame |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some signs of physical abuse? |
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Definition
-Accidental injuries
-Unexplained absences
-Inappropriate dress |
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Term
| What state has the most cases of elder abuse? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some risk factors for physical elder abuse? |
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Definition
-Dementia of victim
-Perpetrator of victim has problems with substance abuse or mental health
-Social isolation
-Poor physical health |
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Term
| What are 2 warning signs to look for physical elder abuse? |
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Definition
Physical signs
Caregiver's refusal to let you see the pt |
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Term
| Name 2 types of elder abuse |
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Definition
Physical
Emotional/Neglect |
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Term
| What race, age, and SES of elders is most likely to be abused? |
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Definition
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Term
| Individuals __ age and women of all ages are more likely to be victimized |
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Definition
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Term
| 1/2 abuse is from ___ and the other 1/2 is from ___ |
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Definition
Victim's family
Healthcare providers |
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Term
| Name 4 aspects of health care fraud |
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Definition
1. Not providing health care, but charging for it
2. Overcharging or double-billing for medical care or services
3. Recommending fraudulent remedies or illnesses or other medical conditions
4. Medicaid fraud |
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Term
| What are some warning signs of health care fraud |
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Definition
-Duplicate billings for the same medical service or device
-Evidence of overmedication or under-medication
-Evidence of inadequeate care when bills are paid in full
-Problems with the care facility:
1. Poorly trained, poorly paid, or insufficient staff
2. Crowding
3. Inadequate responses to questions about care |
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Term
| Are people with intellectual or physical disabilites more likely to be abused? |
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Definition
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Term
| Among adulta who are developmentally disabled, as many as 83% of __ and 32% of ___ are victims of sexual assault |
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Definition
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Term
| What percentage of abuse cases involving people with developmental disabilities are ever reported? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name 3 practices and diseases that might mimic abuse |
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Definition
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Term
| A muslim practice that is also seen in mexico where there are glasses lit and placed over the skin to draw up a suction |
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Definition
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Term
| This practice is odne in Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Hmong people. Where you take a coin and scratch along dermatome lines |
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Definition
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| Name 4 skin diseases that may mimic abuse |
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Definition
Linear eruptions (shingles)
Congenital and aquired blistering dz
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
Hemangioma |
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Term
1. Includes parent, guardian, custodian, foster parent, person over 18 living in the home with a child
2. Any person who is entrusted with the child's care, including, but not limited to an employee of a: public or private residential home, child care facility, or public/private school
3. Any person legally responsible for the child's welfare, excluding the spouse of a minor |
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Definition
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Term
1. Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear of any of those between family or household members
2. Any sexual conduct between family or household members (minors or adults) which constitutes a crime under the laws of the state |
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Definition
A.C.A
Legal Definition of Domestic Abuse |
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Term
| What is the legal definition of elder/disabled abuse when in a long-term care facility? |
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Definition
-Any intentional and unnecessary physical act that inflicts pain or cause of injury
-Any intentional act that a reasonable person would believe subjects the victim (regardless of age, ability to comprehend, or disability) to ridicule or psychological injury in a manner likely to provioke fear or alarm
-Any intentional threat that a responsible person would fine credible and non-frivolous to inflic pain on or cause injury, except in the coure of medical treatment or for justifiable cause
-Any willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish |
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| Name 4 titles that are mandated to report abuse that a PT can fall under |
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Definition
-Resident Intern
-Home Health Provider
-Health Care Facility Employee
-Hospital Personnel Engaged in Administration, Examination, Care, or Treatment of Person |
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Term
| When reporting child abuse, what do we report? |
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Definition
| Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual abuse or exploitation |
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Term
| Who do we report abuse to? |
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Definition
| Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services |
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Term
| Are we required to report ALL forms of child abuse or suspected child abuse? |
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Definition
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Term
| With elder abuse, what do we report? |
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Definition
| Abuse or neglect of any kind |
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Term
| Who do you report elder abuse to? |
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Definition
-Person in charge of facility or the individual's agent
-Must call the central registry
-Long term care facilities
1. Contact law enforcement
2. Office of Long-Term Care of teh Division of Medical Services of the DHHS |
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Term
| Are we legally obligated to report any kind of elderly abuse or neglect? |
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Definition
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| What do we report regarding domestic abuse? |
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Definition
| If the victim seeks treatment for a wound caused by a firearm or knife and it appears to have been intentionally inflicted |
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Term
| Who do we report domestic abuse to? |
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Definition
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Term
| Do we have a legal obligation to report domestic abuse? |
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Definition
| Laws vary state to state. Domestic abuse is typically reported by the victim rather than mandated reporters |
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| What are the 2 APTA Ethics Codes for reporting abuse? |
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Definition
Principle 5A: PTs shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Principle 4D: PTs shall report suspected cases of abuse involving children or vulnerable adults to the appropriate authority, subject to law |
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