Chapter 34 Survivors of Abuse and Neglect (test bank) Exam Questions and Answers
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A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. The school nurse
notices bruises and burns on the child's face and arms. Which other symptom would
indicate to the nurse that the child might have been physically abused?
1. The child shrinks at the approach of adults.
2. The c...
Chapter 34 Survivors of Abuse and
Neglect (test bank) Exam Questions and
Answers
A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. The school nurse
notices bruises and burns on the child's face and arms. Which other symptom would
indicate to the nurse that the child might have been physically abused?
1. The child shrinks at the approach of adults.
2. The child begs or steals food or money.
3. The child is frequently absent from school.
4. The child is delayed in physical and emotional development. - Answer-1
A woman describes a history of physical and emotional abuse in intimate
relationships. Which additional factor would the nurse suspect?
1. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern.
2. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect.
3. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics.
4. The woman might be a victim of incest. - Answer-4
Which statement by an emergency department nurse indicates accurate knowledge of
domestic violence?
1. "Power and control are central to the dynamic of domestic violence."
2. "Poor communication and social isolation are central to the dynamic of domestic
violence."
3. "Erratic relationships and vulnerability are central to the dynamic of domestic
violence."
4. "Emotional injury and learned helplessness are central to the dynamic of domestic
violence." - Answer-1
A client is brought to an emergency department after being violently raped. Which
nursing action is most appropriate?
1. Discourage the client from discussing the event, as this may lead to further emotional
trauma.
2. Remain nonjudgmental and actively listen to the client's description of the event.
3. Meet the client's self-care needs by assisting with showering and perineal care.
4. Provide cues, based on police information, to encourage further description of the
event. - Answer-2
In the emergency department, a client who was raped appears calm and exhibits a
blunt affect. The client answers the nurse's questions in a monotone using single words.
Which statement indicates the nurse interpretation of this client's responses?
1. The client may be lying about the incident.
2. The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction.
, 3. The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern.
4. The client may be having a compounded rape reaction. - Answer-3
A client who is in a severely abusive relationship is admitted to a psychiatric inpatient
unit. The client fears for her life. A staff nurse asks, "Why doesn't she just leave him?"
Which reply by the nursing supervisor is most appropriate?
1. "These clients don't know life any other way, and change is not an option until they
have improved insight."
2. "These clients have limited skills and few vocational abilities to be able to make it on
their own."
3. "These clients often have a lack of financial independence to support themselves and
their children, and most have religious beliefs prohibiting divorce and separation."
4. "These clients are paralyzed into inaction by a combination of physical threats and a
sense of powerlessness." - Answer-4
An individual comes to an emergency department with a broken nose and multiple
bruises after being beaten by her spouse. She states, "The beatings have been getting
worse, and I'm afraid that next time he might kill me." Which reply by the nurse is
appropriate?
1. "Leopards don't change their spots, and neither will he."
2. "There are things you can do to prevent him from losing control."
3. "Let's talk about your options so that you don't have to go home."
4. "Why don't we call the police so that they can confront your husband with his
behavior?" - Answer-3
A college student was sexually assaulted when out on a date. After several weeks of
crisis intervention therapy, which client statement would indicate to the nurse that the
student is handling this situation in a healthy manner?
1. "I know that it was not my fault."
2. "My partner has trouble controlling his sexual urges."
3. "If I don't put myself in a dating situation, I won't be at risk."
4. "Next time I will think twice about wearing a sexy dress." - Answer-1
Which action by the parent leads the nurse to suspect they may be emotionally
abusing their child?
1. The child has bite marks on their arms.
2. The child shows up for school without a lunch.
3. The parent blames the child whenever something goes wrong.
4. The child has no coat, and it is very cold outside. - Answer-3
When questioned about bruises, an individual states, "It was an accident. My spouse
just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers.
He's
going to get a new job, so it won't happen again." The nurse recognizes this client is in
which phase of the cycle of battering?
1. Phase I: The tension-building phase
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