Nursing 116 Final Exam - PSYCH PART Questions And Answers 2022/2023

Elderly Abuse: Crisis Situation - Answer - Puts stress on a family with a violent member Elderly Abuse: Perpetrator - Answer - those who initiate violence Elderly Abuse: Vulnerable person - Answer - Someone who by age or situation is vulnerable; family member upon whom abuse is perpetrated Elderly Abuse: Survivor - Answer - recovery and healing process that follows the victimization Elderly Abuse: Act of commission - Answer - deliberate abuse Elderly Abuse: Act of omission - Answer - neglect What are some characteristics of older adults which make them more susceptible to abuse? - Answer - Poor mental or physical health Dependent on perpetrator Female, older than 75 years, white, living with relative Elderly father cared for by a daughter he abused as a child Elderly women cared for by a husband who has abused her in the past Elderly Abuse: Primary prevention - Answer - Measures taken to PREVENT the occurrence of abuse Elderly Abuse: Secondary prevention - Answer - Early intervention in an abusive situation to minimize their disabling or long-term effects Elderly Abuse: Tertiary prevention - Answer - Facilitating the healing and rehabilitative process Elderly Abuse: Providing support - Answer - Assisting survivors of violence to achieve their optimal level of safety, health, and well-being How do you approach asking someone about being abused? - Answer - DIRECTLY ASK Elderly Abuse: What are some things that are mistaken for normal part of aging but ARE NOT?! - Answer - depression, cognitive deficits, and prolonged grieving