1. What are the 3 sections of recognizing human trafficking as an NP
Answer> 1. Signs
& Symptoms
2. Risk Factors
3. Suspected Behaviors
2. Physical signs and symptoms of human trafficking?
Answer> Anal and/or genital trauma
- Branding tattoos
- Hidden or unusual trauma (burns, strangulation marks, cuts, bruises)
- Recurrent STIs, UTIs, or abnormal PAP results
- Avoidance of eye contact
- Emotional lability
- Exhaustion
3. Risk factors associated with human trafficking?
Answer> History of abuse and/or neglect
- LGBTQIA+
- History of Mental Health Disorder(s)
- Racial/ethnic minority
- Recent migration or relocation
- Young age (12-16)
- Female gender
- Runaway/homeless youth
- History of substance abuse
4. Suspected behaviors of human trafficking?
Answer> Sexually provocative
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,- Accompanied by a controlling individual
- Frequent testing for STIs and/or pregnancy
- Exhibiting fear, anxiety, or anger inappropriately for situation/context
- Inability to provide address
- Lack of control over ID documents and/or finances
- Refusal to provide health information
5. Potential indicators of human trafficking
Answer> Is the patient accompanied by an individual who refuses to leave during
the visit, or who insists on speaking for the patient?
- Does the accompanying person insist on being the interpreter?
- Does the accompanying person possess the patient's ID documents?
- Does the patient present without identification?
- Is the patient able to provide an address?
- Does the patient seem unaware of their location, date, or time?
- Does the patient avoid eye contact or demonstrate hostility, fear, or nervousness?
- Is the patient reluctant or unwilling to answer questions regarding their illness or
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, injury?
- Does the patient provide inconsistent information, seem coached, or is unable to
provide information consistent with the clinical findings?
6. Types of Elder Abuse
Answer> Emotional
- Sexual
- Physical
- Financial
- Neglect
- Abandonment
7. Risk factors for elder abuse
Answer> Lack of close family ties
- Increased age
- Physical or mental impairment
- Caregiver stress
- Unsafe housing
- Poverty or financial distress
8. Assessment questions for elder abuse
Answer> Has anyone tried to hurt you?
- How did that (injury) get there?
- Is there stress where you live?
- Tell me about your caregiver.
- How is your money being handled?
- Is anyone making you do anything that you don't want to do?
9. Physical exam findings to look for in elder abuse
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Answer> 1. Signs
& Symptoms
2. Risk Factors
3. Suspected Behaviors
2. Physical signs and symptoms of human trafficking?
Answer> Anal and/or genital trauma
- Branding tattoos
- Hidden or unusual trauma (burns, strangulation marks, cuts, bruises)
- Recurrent STIs, UTIs, or abnormal PAP results
- Avoidance of eye contact
- Emotional lability
- Exhaustion
3. Risk factors associated with human trafficking?
Answer> History of abuse and/or neglect
- LGBTQIA+
- History of Mental Health Disorder(s)
- Racial/ethnic minority
- Recent migration or relocation
- Young age (12-16)
- Female gender
- Runaway/homeless youth
- History of substance abuse
4. Suspected behaviors of human trafficking?
Answer> Sexually provocative
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,- Accompanied by a controlling individual
- Frequent testing for STIs and/or pregnancy
- Exhibiting fear, anxiety, or anger inappropriately for situation/context
- Inability to provide address
- Lack of control over ID documents and/or finances
- Refusal to provide health information
5. Potential indicators of human trafficking
Answer> Is the patient accompanied by an individual who refuses to leave during
the visit, or who insists on speaking for the patient?
- Does the accompanying person insist on being the interpreter?
- Does the accompanying person possess the patient's ID documents?
- Does the patient present without identification?
- Is the patient able to provide an address?
- Does the patient seem unaware of their location, date, or time?
- Does the patient avoid eye contact or demonstrate hostility, fear, or nervousness?
- Is the patient reluctant or unwilling to answer questions regarding their illness or
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, injury?
- Does the patient provide inconsistent information, seem coached, or is unable to
provide information consistent with the clinical findings?
6. Types of Elder Abuse
Answer> Emotional
- Sexual
- Physical
- Financial
- Neglect
- Abandonment
7. Risk factors for elder abuse
Answer> Lack of close family ties
- Increased age
- Physical or mental impairment
- Caregiver stress
- Unsafe housing
- Poverty or financial distress
8. Assessment questions for elder abuse
Answer> Has anyone tried to hurt you?
- How did that (injury) get there?
- Is there stress where you live?
- Tell me about your caregiver.
- How is your money being handled?
- Is anyone making you do anything that you don't want to do?
9. Physical exam findings to look for in elder abuse
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