Miscellaneous Flashcards
what is family configuration?
what the family looks like and who is who
what does parental relationships mean?
are the parents involved
what does chronic illness/disablity in the home mean?
does anyone in the home have a chronic illness
what is included in family dynamics?
family configuration, parental relationships, number of children/people in the home, chronic illness, substance abuse, socioeconomic status, values, culture, and practices
what should you ask a child if they are in a home with drug use?
if they are at an appropriate age ask if they feel safe
what parental factors predispose a child to abuse?
younger parents, undeducated, poor, single parent, substance abuse, parents who have been abused themselves
what child factors predispose the child to abuse?
1 and younger, colicky, and chronic illness
what environmental factors predispose a child to abuse?
stress, summer time, holidays, covid, divorce, poverty, unemployment, crowded home
who is most likely to sexually abuse a the child?
the victimizers around them
what is maltreatment?
umbrella term that includes neglect and physical abuse
what is neglect?
ongoing failure to meet a childs needs
whats more common neglect or physical abuse?
neglect
what personal factor can lead to neglect by accident?
lack of education
what are some examples of neglect?
no supervision, no food, or shelter
what is an example of physical abuse in newborns/infants?
shaken baby syndrome
what is shaken baby syndrome?
occurs when a baby is violently shaken which leads to brain trauma
why are infants at risk for shaken baby syndrome?
because they have big heads, a brain that floats around, and weak neck muscles
what age group is most at risk for shaken baby syndrome?
less than 1 years old
what are symptoms of shaken baby syndrome?
lack of crying/excessive, lethargy, not eating, one pupil is dilated, both pupils blown, pupils not reactive to light, FONTANEL BULGE even when not crying, seizures, vomitting, bradycardia, apnea, absence of reflexes, decreased LOC
what is muncausen by proxy?
mental illness in parent that leads them to act like their child is always ill
how can you diagnose or suspect Munchausen by proxy?
is the childs condition consistent from the outside world to inside the hospital or has anyone other than the parent seen the medical issues the child is facing
what usually happens when Munchausen by proxy patients come into the hospital?
they end up being perfectly fine
what are some signs of sexual abuse in children?
withdrawn, bruises near genitalia, torn/stained/bloody underclothing, pain/swelling/itching in genitals, hard to sit or walk, UTI frequency, very early pregnancy
how do you talk to a child that is potentially being abused/neglected?
dont make promises, go to a private place, go to quiet place, use real words for private parts, maintain safety, and report any suspscion