CORRECT ANSWERS LA TESTALREADY GRADED A WITH

NR606 Week 7 PREP ACTUAL EXAM 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LA TEST>>ALREADY GRADED A+ WITH

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) - ANSWER****traumatic events that occur before a child reaches age 18 -Growing up in a family with mental health or substance use problems can also cause traumatic injury -ACEs, stressful or traumatic experiences • sexual or domestic violence, physical or emotional abuse, or neglect • home environment that cause them to feel unsafe or under constant threat ➣growing up in a family with substance misuse or mental health problems • situations that create instability ➣death, divorce, separation, or incarceration of family members

Effects of Bullying - ANSWER****-Stress, anxiety, or depression -Traumatic stress reactions -Anger or frustration -Isolation or loneliness -Poor self-esteem or self-image -School avoidance or poor school performance -Separation anxiety -Health complaints -Self-injury -Eating disorders -Suicidal or homicidal ideations or actions 1 / 3

Consequences of ACEs - ANSWER****Untreated, short- & long-term health outcomes -immediate physical danger -cumulative & prolonged stress -Toxic stress can disrupt brain development • negative forms of stress • cortisol produced -stress response system constantly activated and other neuropathways not getting as much energy -Parts of the brain that might be weakened, those regulating complex functions like: • emotional self-regulation • social interactions • abstract thinking -social, behavioral, and cognitive challenges -Risk for: Major depression, suicidality, anger management, high risk behavior, adult criminality

Exposure to ACEs increases the risk for: - ANSWER****autoimmune disorders, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and mental illness

how childhood trauma affects adult relationships - ANSWER****-Wounded Child: Was wounded by abuse or neglect • A young, vulnerable, possibly pre-verbal child • Often overwhelmed, yet longs for connection • Much trauma work focuses on the wounded child • But it's NOT usually the wounded child that brings dysfunction into adult relationships

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-Adaptive Child: A child's version of an adult that developed to protect the wounded child • Often a perfectionist, harsh and unforgiving • Sees the world in black and white • An older child • Unable to learn skills • Cares only about self-preservation • Views intimacy as a threat • Not only reacts to aggressor, but also identifies with aggressor

Interventions for ACEs and Toxic Stress - ANSWER****-support to prevent lifelong consequences -work with parents & children to teach stress-reduction techniques to enhance (+) coping skills -Parent training • help caregivers learn healthy, alternative ways to manage child behaviors -Early childhood programs • provide protective factors, support (+) development in young children -Factors That Promote Resilience • Close relationships with skilled caregivers or other caring adults • Caregiver knowledge & use of (+) parenting skills • Having a sense of purpose (faith, culture, identity) • Individual competencies (problem-solving skills, self-regulation, autonomy) • Opportunities to connect socially • Access to support services for parents & families • Community support resources

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