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Abuse and Neglect- CH 46
Mosby's Paramedic Textbook 3ED-R
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
04/19/2012

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This is a form of domestic violence that establishes control and fear in a relationship through violence and other forms of abuse
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battering
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The refusal or failure of the caregiver to fulfill obligation or duties to a person
Definition
neglect
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What are the three phases of the domestic violence cycle
Definition
arguing and verbal abuse

physical and sexual abuse

honeymoon phase- denial and apologies
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What is the % of women who report battering incidents
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10
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what is the abuse hotline phone number
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1800-799-Safe
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Do most states have mandatory reporting laws regarding domestic violence
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NO
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This term describes when older adults intentionally threaten personal health or safety
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Self neglect
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What is the most common source of elderly abuse
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Their own kids
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Is reporting elder abuse mandatory under law
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yes
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What is the most common form of child abuse
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Neglect
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Who is the most common source of child abuse
Definition
Most of the time is the parents especially the mother
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The adult tries to seek help to prevent abusive behavior toward his or her children
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Preabuse state
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What type of crime is rape
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violence
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Why do children often conceal sexual assault
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out of fear for being punished
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Why do babies die from shaken baby syndrome
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the rapid shakes causes cerebral hemorrhage
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What is the most common injury seen with child abuse
Definition
soft tissue injuries
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What is the most common form of elder abuse
Definition
neglect
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