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- relatively minor incidents
- ie. pushing, shoving, and verbal abuse
- abusers will rationalize that their abuse is acceptable and it begins to escalate
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- abuser releases built up tension by brutal beatings that can result in serious injury
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- the period after a beating with which the abuser becomes calm, loving and kind due to remorse
- abuser will bring gifts, tell the victim how much they are loved and needed
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| Children are most likely to be abused at what age? |
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- three years of age or younger
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- a stituation that puts stress on a family with a violent member
- person has ineffective coping methods
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- leading cause of death as a result of physical abuse
- children are younger than two years old
- injuries result from the brain moving in the opposite direction of the baby's skull, ie. shaking
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- facilitating the healing and rehabilitation process by counseling individuals and families
- help to provide support groups, return feelings of safety, health and well-being
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- early intervention in abusive situations to minimize their disabling or long-term effects
- helps reduce stress and depression
- helps to establish screening programs for at risk individuals, medical treatment of injuries and psychotherapy
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- consists of measures taken to prevent the occurence of abuse
- identifies individuals at high risk, provide education, and provide services to prevent crises
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- a plan for rapid escape when abuse recurs
- help patients identify escalation of violence and know when to remove themselves from situations
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- consideration in a situation of elder abuse
- unless the older adult has been found legally incompetent, he or she has the right to self-determination
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| Parents who are candidates for special attention include? |
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- new parents with indifferent or rejecting behaviors
- teenage parents who require special help and discuss expectations
- parents with cognitive deficits
- parents who grew up watching abuse
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| Females know their offenders in almost _____% of all violent crimes committed against them. |
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- 70%
- this is in contrast to males who know their offenders about 45% of the time
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- GHB - legal for narcolepsy, often made in home labs
- produces relaxation, euphoria, confusion, sedation, etc; can cause severe respiratory distress
- intubation may be needed, atropine for bradycardia, benzos for seizures
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- not legal w/in the US, also called "roofies"
- most potent when combined with alcohol, causes sedation, muscle relaxation and amnesia
- overdose unlikely, airway protection if hospitalization is needed
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- legal in the US for anesthesia, not for personal use
- causes dissociative reaction ("dream like" state), amnesia, confusion, paranoia, drooling, hallucinations
- airway maitenance and anticholinergics for seizures, respiratory distress
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- psychological reaction to a serious trauma
- results in flashbacks, illusions, recurring images, nightmares
- can last 3 days-1 month and can lead to PTSD
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| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Three Main Categories |
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- reexperiencing: repeated reliving of the experience through flashbacks
- Avoidance: changing routines to escape similar situations, people related to the trauma
- Hyperarousal: difficulty concentrating or falling asleep, easily startled, tense, angry outbursts
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