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CPR Nov 12
Behavioral emergencies
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Undergraduate 2
12/04/2009

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Term

Emotional & behavioral responses

includes:

Definition

Altered mental states

&

typical reactions

Term
Altered mental states
Definition

Decreased responsiveness from decreased O2

Reduction in O2 can induce reactions

Term
Typical reaction for a victim in a behavioral emergency includes:
Definition

Overreactions

Shock

Term
How would you reassure & calm the victim?
Definition

Distract them

Make eye contact

Soothe them

Dont lie

makes you look dishonest

Stay calm

Term

Emotional problems include:

 

& can lead to 

Definition

Anxiety and pain

Depression

 

 

Emergencies

Term
Anxiety and pain
Definition

Extreme anxiety - pain attacks = leads to irrational behavior

Reassure & calm victim

Term
Depression
Definition

Low self esteem, Low energy , Tired

W/drawn & apathetic

 

?Communication?

Term
how to deal w/ possible Suicide victim:
Definition

Talk- keep them talking, no argue

Be supportive

Help 

Dont leave alone unless threatened

Term
Violent behavior
Definition

Signals of possibility of suicide

Call for help

Talk, avoid threatening movements, maintain open exit

Term
Physical behaviors of vicitm who might comit suicide include:
Definition

Verbally abusive

Tense

Jittery, pacing, fold arms

Term

Abuse

definition

Definition
Intentional inflictions of injury or suffering
Term

Abuse

Prevention

Definition

Recognizing & acknowledgement

Resources (4 help, organizations & friends)

Term

Child Abuse

 

Physical abuse

Definition

Physical injury (bruises - fractures - death)

May be unintentional

 

Term

Child Abuse

Physical abuse signs in Child

Definition

Nervous anxious

Aggressive to other kids

Dont want to go home

Not sleeping well

Term

Child Abuse

Signs for Parent

Definition
Defensive about child
Term

Child Abuse

Sexual Abuse

definition

 

Definition

Any sexual activity

 

Term

Child Abuse

Signs of sexual abuse for Child

Definition

W/drawn

Dont wanna b left along w/ adults

Dont want to go home

Cant sleep well

Dont want to take off clothes

Know to much details??

Trouble sitting

 

Term

Child Abuse

Signs of Sexual abuse for Parent

Definition

Overly touchy

Try to keep kid sheltered

Secretive

Jealous of kids behavior w/ other adults

Term

Spouse abuse

definition includes all:

Definition

Physical, sexual & rape, verbal/ emotional

&

Continue for long periods

Term
Signs of Spouse Abuse
Definition

Socially with drawn

Scared

Dont want to talk about it

Term
Care for Spouse Abuse
Definition

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

 

Provide First Aid care

Call 911 Hotline

Term

Elder Abuse

definition

Definition

Physical, emotional, financial, neglect

 

Usually family member

Term

Elder Abuse

Risk factor...........

Definition

The older & more diminished capabilities

increase risk

Term
Signs of Elder Abuse
Definition

Dehydrated

Malnourished

(may be signs of not getting medication)

 

 

Term
Care for Elder Abuse
Definition

Older adult protective services

Provide first aid for physical injuries

Term

Rape

definition

Definition

Forced sexual intercourse

 

Psychological coercion & physical force

Term

Sexual assault

definition

Definition

Unwanted sexual contact


May or may not involve force

Term
Prevention for Sexual Assualt & rape
Definition

Dont leave a drink unattended

Stick with friends

Be aware of surroundings

Dont allow isolation with someone untrustworthy or unknown

State your limits

Term
Care for victims of Sexual assault and rape
Definition

Emotional support

911

Privacy

Evidence

National Sexual Assualt Hotline

1-800-656 HOPE

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