CNUR 300: Module 5 question and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

CNUR 300: Module 5 Family Violence - correct answer AKA Domestic Violence -when one person directs abuse against a member of their family or their entire family -often unreported, may be a family secret What should nurses understand with domestic violence? - correct answer Indicators, causes, assessment techniques, and effective nursing interventions Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - correct answer -includes spousal violence and violence committed by current or former dating partners -physical or sexual violence, physiological violence, or financial abuse -Pattern of physical, sexual, or emotional violence, or all three, in the context of coercive control Behaviors used to dominate another person within an intimate relationship - correct answer -physical/sexual assault -verbal abuse -imprisonment -humiliation -stalking -denial of access to financial resources, shelter, or services Who is at greatest risk for IPV? - correct answer Women. 83% victims Chronic physical health problems associated with abuse - correct answer chronic pain, arthritis, headaches/migraines, STIs, unwanted pregnancy, hypertension, colds, flus, peptic ulcers, IBS Mental health problems associated with abuse - correct answer Depression, anxiety, sleep disturbancs, PTSD, substance a buse, suicidal thoughts Questions to ask when you suspect abuse - correct answer Use gentle, indirect queries: -How do the people in your life affect your health? -Has a past or current partner ever caused you to be afraid? -Has a past or current partner ever physically hurt you? What approach to use with abuse victims? - correct answer Relational How to use relational approach - correct answer -listen in a nonjudgmental and accepting manner -have a high index of suspicion for abuse when clients present with physical symptoms of abuse -assess and intervene collaboratively -listen -critically evaluate social judgements commonly made about women who are abused Appropriate responses by nurses - correct answer -listen to all clients -be confident you can make a positive difference in their lives -use interpreters with all clients who speak a different language than you -provide time to listen to clients -provide privacy to assess clients -optimize your environment to effectively assist clients who have experienced abuse -a non-judgemental, validating manner is key -express interest in woman's life beyond presenting condition How to react appropriately - correct answer -clarify meaning of woman's statements -inquire about a woman's relationships and their impact on their health each time you assess -recognize a woman may downplay abuse saying its only emotional or "it's not that bad" -listen, listen, listen -show you are concerned and even distressed about the degree of violence -convey that help is available -convey that the abuse is not the fault of the woman Appropriate clinical responses to abuse - correct answer -assess woman's level of risk -develop a safety plan -conduct a thorough health assessment -identify personal strengths and support systems -identify appropriate goals with the client in collaboration with other healthcare professionals How to help protect patient safety - correct answer -Identify safe retreats for the pt -alert pt to memorize phone numbers of people who can help, develop a code for phone contacts -contact info for shelters -peace bond/temporary restraining order -suggest police or a friend photograph injuries -community mental health therapists numbers -personal safety with employer security Four Levels of Sexual Assault - correct answer 1. Forced sexual activity without physical injury 2. With a weapon or verbal threats to a third party 3. Causing bodily harm 4. Aggravated sexual, which is forced sexual activity where the attacker seriously injures, wounds, maims, disfigures, or endangers life Key features of approaching IPV - correct answer -put safety first -make connections -offer more than a band-aid solution -do no harm - see the big picture