Health Assessment exam 4: Trauma Informed Care
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
trauma an emotional response to an event that reduces someone's ability to cope ->
subjective
individual trauma results from: an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an
individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening and that has
effects on the individuals functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or
spiritual well-being
re-traumatization re-experiencing the psychological and emotional response to trauma (can be
simple everyday things). due to stressful and/or toxic environments, interferes with
recovery, healthcare systems and providers can be responsible for this.
what is trauma informed care a program, organization, or system that is trauma-informed realizes the widespread
impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs
and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the
system; and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies,
procedures, and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization
why is TIC important to nursing? -many have experienced trauma, we dont know who they are when they walk in the
door (therapeutic communication is important)
-RNs at forefront of patient care and are the ones developing relationships
-multiple studies show the more trauma you experience the worse your health
outcomes are likely to be
-those who have experienced trauma are therefore more likely to be reliable on the
healthcare system
-trauma-informed nurses can create therapeutic relationships with patients and help
improve patient's health outcomes
5 principles of TIC patient empowerment, choice, collaboration, safety, and trustworthiness
patient empowerment principle of TIC want patient to be their own best advocate, actively involved in recovery (nurses
should identify strengths)
choice principle of TIC patient autonomy: they should choose their treatment plan based on values,
preferences,a nd needs
collaboration principle of TIC collaborate with patient, support people and support services to come up with
good treatment options
safety principles of TIC create physically and emotionally safe environment
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
trauma an emotional response to an event that reduces someone's ability to cope ->
subjective
individual trauma results from: an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an
individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening and that has
effects on the individuals functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or
spiritual well-being
re-traumatization re-experiencing the psychological and emotional response to trauma (can be
simple everyday things). due to stressful and/or toxic environments, interferes with
recovery, healthcare systems and providers can be responsible for this.
what is trauma informed care a program, organization, or system that is trauma-informed realizes the widespread
impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs
and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the
system; and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies,
procedures, and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization
why is TIC important to nursing? -many have experienced trauma, we dont know who they are when they walk in the
door (therapeutic communication is important)
-RNs at forefront of patient care and are the ones developing relationships
-multiple studies show the more trauma you experience the worse your health
outcomes are likely to be
-those who have experienced trauma are therefore more likely to be reliable on the
healthcare system
-trauma-informed nurses can create therapeutic relationships with patients and help
improve patient's health outcomes
5 principles of TIC patient empowerment, choice, collaboration, safety, and trustworthiness
patient empowerment principle of TIC want patient to be their own best advocate, actively involved in recovery (nurses
should identify strengths)
choice principle of TIC patient autonomy: they should choose their treatment plan based on values,
preferences,a nd needs
collaboration principle of TIC collaborate with patient, support people and support services to come up with
good treatment options
safety principles of TIC create physically and emotionally safe environment
