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1. What are some of the cultural considerations you should be aware of when
assessing the skin to determine if abuse has occurred? - ANSWER Some
cultures may have different practices or habits that effect the skin in a way
that may appear harmful or similar to abuse (for example, coining in some
Eastern cultures) so it is important to understand the cultural background and
ask the right questions to determine if abuse is present
2. What are some of the considerations for interviewing a child for abuse? -
ANSWER Do not bribe child
statements/answers should come naturally
Children who have been abused/malnourished may appear much younger than
actual age
Children may be cognitively behind what is considered normal for their age
3. What is the HITS assessment tool? When do we use it? - ANSWER
Frequency of IPV
Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream
4. What are some of the signs of human trafficking? - ANSWER Individual
not free to leave/come as they wish
Is in commercial sex industry and has a pimp/manager
Under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts
unpaid/paid very little or for trips
Works excessively long or unusual hours
,Not allowed breaks
Owes a large debt
Was recruited through false promises
High security measures in the work/living locations
Is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, nervous, paranoid,
fearful/anxious around law enforcement
Avoids eye contact
Lacks healthcare
Appears malnourished
Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse
Has few/no personal possessions
Is not in control of their own money
Is not in control of IDs
Not allowed to speak for themselves
Claims of just visiting or unable to claim where they live
Lack of knowledge of whereabouts
Loss of sense of time
Inconsistencies in story
5. What are the long-term consequences of child abuse? - ANSWER
Psychological
Relationships problems
Low self esteem
Depression
Cognitive problems
Social problems
,Fear
Inability to trust
Behavioral
Pregnancy
Tasking seual risks
Juvenile delinquency
Being a criminal as an adult
alcohol/drug abuse
Physical
HTN, obesity, DM, CV disease
Poor brain development
Learning difficulties
Brain injury/head trauma
Lung problems, liver disease, chronic disease
Societal
High cost of child abuse and fatalities ($124 billion/year)
Indirect costs:
Increased healthcare system use
Mental illness, domestic violence, substance abuse
Financial issues
Absenteeism from work
juvenile/crime activity
6. What are some of the theories of violence? - ANSWER Psychopathy
Social learning
, Biologic
Family systems
Feminist
We should probably expand on these
7. What are some signs of emotional abuse in adults? - ANSWER Constant
insults or criticism
Blaming victim for things that are not their fault
Threaten to hurt children or pets
Isolation from supporters (family, friends, coworkers)
Deprivation
Humiliation
Stalking & intimidation
Manipulation (ex. Threats of suicide)
8. Which observation of a client should cause the nurse to suspect that the
client may be physically abused? - ANSWER Wears long sleeves in warm
weather*
Speech is slow but with good eye contact
Coherent and relaxed speech
Well-groomed and dressed
9. A client expresses to the nurse visiting her home that her husband has
threatened to kill her. The nurse understands that threats of harm and
intimidation are which type of abuse? - ANSWER Economic
Psychological*
Sexual