Ch 7 - Abuse

Question 1

purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain/injury to someone

Answer 1

abuse

Question 2

any mistreatment, intentional or not, that causes harm to a person’s body

Answer 2

physical abuse

Question 3

slapping, bruising, cutting, burning, physically restraining, pushing, shoving, rough handling

examples of ___ abuse

Answer 3

physical

Question 4

emotional harm caused by threatening, scouring, humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person or by treating a person like a child

Answer 4

psychological abuse

Question 5

use of spoken/written words, pictures, or gestures that threaten, embarrass, or insult a person

Answer 5

verbal abuse

Question 6

forcing a person to perform or participate in sexual acts against his/her will

Answer 6

sexual abuse

Question 7

improper or illegal use of a person’s money, possessions, property, or other assests

Answer 7

financial abuse

Question 8

a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that they will be harmed

Answer 8

assault

Question 9

intentional touching of a person without their consent

Answer 9

battery

Question 10

abuse by spouses, intimate partners, or family members

Answer 10

domestic violence

Question 11

unlawful restraint that affects a person’s freedom of movement

Answer 11

false imprisonment

Question 12

separation of a person from others against the person’s will

Answer 12

involuntary seclusion

Question 13

abuse of staff by other staff members, patients, or visitors

Answer 13

workplace violence

Question 14

any unwelcome sexual advance or behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive workplace

Answer 14

sexual harassment

Question 15

failure to provide necessary care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm

Answer 15

neglect

Question 16

pressure ulcers
unclean body
body lice
unanswered call lights
soiled bedding
weight loss
dehydration

What could these be symptoms of?

Answer 16

neglect

Question 17

purposeful failure to provide needed care, resulting in harm to a person

Answer 17

active neglect

Question 18

unintentional failure to provide needed care, resulting in physical, mental, or emotional harm

Answer 18

passive neglect

Question 19

when a person is injured due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill

Answer 19

malpractice

Question 20

poisoning
traumatic injury
teeth marks
belt buckle or strap marks
bruises
scars
dislocations
fractures
burns
scratches

Answer 20

suspicious injuries

Question 21

yelling
fear/apprehension
poor self-control
constant pain
threatening to hurt others
withdrawal
agitation
low self-esteem
mood changes
visitor/staff not allowing private conversations

Answer 21

suspicious behaviors

Question 22

lack of training
short staffing
people with violent temperament
inadequate administrative supervision
hazardous conditions in the facility's environment

What can these things cause in the workplace?

Answer 22

abuse, neglect, endangerment

Question 23

any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement

Answer 23

physical restraint

Question 24

medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior

Answer 24

chemical restraints

Question 25

pressure injuries
pneumonia
risk of suffocation
decreased circulation
weakened muscle and bones
muscle atrophy
loss of bone mass
depression
loss of independence and dignity
death

risk associated with

Answer 25

restraints

Question 26

physically check on the patient every ____ minutes when in restraints

Answer 26

15-30

Question 27

remove restraints every __ hours to check range of motion and then reapply

Answer 27

2