Assessment Related to Domestic and Family Violence Exam Q&A Bundle

1. A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group on family violence and child abuse. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to research when defining child abuse in legal terms? A) The Prevent Child Abuse America group B) The Child Abuse Prevention and Treat...

Intimate Partner Violence Four types 1. Physical (intentional use of physical force) 2. Sexual violence (use of physical force to compel one to engage a sex act against one's will) 3.Threat of physical or sexual violence 4. Psychological/emotional abuse and/or coercive tactics when there has bee...

Prevalence 1:4 women will experience at least one act of domestic violence in their lifetime 1:10 women will experience multiple acts 25% of all violent crime that is reported to police Lethal DV Two women are killed each week by their intimate partner What is Abuse? Any unwanted act that infringe...

When assessing for child abuse and neglect, which factors are important when screening the child? Select all that apply. A. Ask questions that are age appropriate and use familiar language. B. Ask the child questions away from the parents or caregivers. C. Ask children over the age of 8 in the same ...

Explain the health care professionals' role as mandatory reporters of abuse -The joint commission has standards that all health care settings have policies and procedures to assess, document, and make referalls for family violence (including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse) -Si...

When assessing for child abuse and neglect, which factors are important when screening the child? Select all that apply. A. Ask questions that are age appropriate and use familiar language. B. Ask the child questions away from the parents or caregivers. C. Ask children over the age of 8 in the same...

Child emotional abuse any pattern of behavior that harms a child's emotional development or sense of self worth. it includes frequent belittling, rejection, threats, and withholding love and support. child neglect failure to provide for a child's basic needs (physical, educational, medical, and e...

When interviewing a pediatric client and attempting to determine the presence of abuse, the nurse should: a. confine the interview to yes/no questions to keep the interview simple b. remain calm and accepting in response to any information the client discloses c. ask leading questions to convince t...

The child has been frequently hospitalized with either an injury or an infection and is currently showing signs of malnutrition. Which type of abuse would the nurse report that the patient is experiencing? Neglect A child who is neglected by caregivers may have malnutrition and is prone to frequent...

What are Characteristics of a Dysfunctional Family •Poor communication •Unclear roles •Dependency (individualization is discouraged) •Power struggles •Poor self-esteem •Decrease in social interaction •Social isolation What are Factors Associated with Dysfunctional Families ~Acute or C...

The use of force resulting in injury, disability, or death Physical violence Does a person have to be currently in a relationship with someone for violence to be considered intimate partner violence? No ________________: attempted or completed sex acts without permission. Include rape, unwanted se...

Types of Abuse •Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) •Child abuse ( Neglect, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Emotional abuse) •Adolescent dating violence •Elder abuse (physical abuse/neglect, psychological abuse/neglect, financial abuse/neglect. Neglect (child abuse) -failure to provide for a chil...

Explain the health care professional's role as mandatory reporters of abuse Joint Commission set standards that all health care setting share policies and procedures to assess, document, and make referrals for family, violence, including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, child abuse, and elder a...

What is the responsibility of the health care professional in the assessment of domestic violence? To assess, document, and make referrals for family violence, including child abuse, intimate partner abuse and elder abuse Joint Commission- Required for the last 30 years That all Health care setting...

a Increased bruising and bleeding in older adults may be r/t which of the following? a. Ingestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs b. A reduction in the integrity of blood vessels c. Thinning of the skin d. Decreased fluid intake a An extremely important part of the history and examination ...

The most common physical health problems that result from intimate partner violence -neurologic -gastrointestinal -gynecologic symptoms -chronic pain The most common mental health problems that result from intimate partner violence -depression -suicidality -post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD...

For initial screening of domestic and family violence the nurse should ask which questions Have you been physically injured parentheses hit kicked punched parentheses but someone in your home in the last year Do you feel unsafe in your current relationship with your partner Are you fearful of an i...