Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)

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CHILD ABUSE

  • C-Child’s excessive knowledge of sex and abusive words
  • H-Hair growth in various lengths
  • I-Inconsistent stories from the child and parent/s
  • L-Low self-esteem
  • D-Depression
  • A-Apathy, no emotion
  • B-Bruised
  • U-Unusual injuries
  • S-Serious injuries
  • E-Evidence of old injuries

Description

Child abuse can be in many forms; physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect. Any act of commission or omission by a caregiver that harms or may cause harm to a child is child abuse. As a healthcare professional it is important to be in-tune with the preceding warning signs or indicators of child abuse.

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322: Abuse, Neglect, Violence, Sexual Assault, & Addiction Disorders

Concepts Covered:

  • Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing
  • Postoperative Nursing
  • Concepts of Population Health
  • Studying
  • Factors Influencing Community Health
  • Urinary System
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
  • Medication Administration
  • Intraoperative Nursing
  • Adulthood Growth and Development
  • Childhood Growth and Development
  • Female Reproductive Disorders
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Disorders of Pancreas
  • Renal and Urinary Disorders
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Trauma
  • Prioritization
  • Test Taking Strategies
  • Basics of Sociology
  • Understanding Society
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Psychological Emergencies
  • Concepts of Mental Health
  • Developmental Considerations
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma-Stress Disorders
  • Health & Stress
  • Communication
  • Legal and Ethical Issues

Study Plan Lessons

Abuse
Abuse and Neglect for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Discharge Planning for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Forensic Nurse
Legal & Ethical Issues in ER
Care of Vulnerable Populations
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
Malnutrition (Failure to Thrive, Malabsorption Disorders) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Electrolyte Imbalances for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Growth & Development – Early Adulthood
Growth & Development – Preschoolers
Gynecological Infections for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Gynecological Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hypoglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skull Fractures
Prioritizing Assessments
Human Trafficking for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Sociology and Culture
Child Abuse/Neglect – Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CHILD ABUSE)
Alcoholism – Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (BAD)
Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drug Withdrawal) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Substance Abuse (Chronic Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Drug Abuse) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Substance Abuse (Drug-Seeking Behavior) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Suicidal Behavior
Self Concept
Anxiety Disorders (PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attack) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Defense Mechanisms
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Nursing Case Study for (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Therapeutic Communication
Phases of Nurse-Client Relationship
Aggressive & Violent Patients
Safety Checks