Define:
physical abuse
Intentional act such as:
- striking
- hitting
- biting
Define:
sexual abuse
An inappropriate dressing or touching.
List a few signs/symptoms of neglect or abuse.
- Child who does not become agitated.
- Does not look for reassurance.
- Excessive crying or none at all.
What are mongolian spots?
- Benign skin markings present at birth.
- They can be mistaken for bruises from abuse.
It can be mistaken for abuse.
True or false:
Coining and cupping are signs of abuse.
False
Coining and cupping are traditional cultural practices used for pain relief and are not considered signs of abuse.
Fill in the blank:
The first priority in managing abuse/neglect is _____ safety.
self
Second priority: provide optimal clinical care to the patient. Document the situation.
Who are the mandatory reporters?
EMS personnel
Mandatory reporters of abuse/neglect.
Define:
curative care
Aggressive medical care to prolong life.
Define:
palliative care
Improves the quality of life.
Otherwise known as “comfort care”.
What is a surrogate-decision maker?
A person legally authorized to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient.
What is a Ventricular Assist Device?
(VAD)
A device that pumps blood from the ventricles to the body.
No heart beat will be present.
What type of patients typically have an apnea monitors?
Infants at high risk of apnea or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
If you check a BGL and it reveals a low level, what intervention should be made if the patient has an insulin pump?
Make sure that the pump is turned off.
Where is a tube feeder placed?
small intestine or stomach
What is the purpose of a urostomy bag?
Divert the urine through the anterior abdominal wall.
What type of patients needs a dialysis?
End Stage Renal Disease
(ESRD)
How do IABP’s work?
A balloon is inserted into the descending aorta:
- Inflation: Diastole
- Deflation: Systole
Increases coronary artery perfusion.
Define:
Down Syndrome
A genetic disorder that causes delays and cognitive impairment.
Define:
Intellectual Disability
A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
How should you manage a patient with autism?
- Be mindful of actions.
- Excessive stimuli can cause aggressive behavior.
Define:
conversion disorder
A psychiatric disorder in which a person presents neurologic symptoms such as blindness or paralysis without a physical cause.
Otherwise known as “Hysteria”.
Define:
Dysarthria
A motor speech disorder caused by neurological injury, resulting in poor articulation.
Define:
Autonomic Dysreflexia
A condition in spinal cord injury patients characterized by a dangerous spike in blood pressure due to bladder or bowel distention.
It can cause hypertension.
Define:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An autoimmune disorder that causes systemic and peripheral swelling.
