1. 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.
ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 34, Survivors of Abuse or Neglect
Objective: Describe physical and psychological effects on the
survivors of intimate partner violence, child abuse, and sexual
assault.
Page: 770
Heading: Child Abuse > Signs of Physical Abuse
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding] Concept:
Violence
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
1. This is correct. A child who shrinks at the approach of adults and has bruises and
burns might be a victim of abuse. Maltreatment is considered whether the caretaker
intended to cause harm, or even if the injury resulted from overdiscipline or physicaal
bi
2. This is incorrect. Begging or stealing food or money are indicators of neglect.
3. This is incorrect. Frequent absences from school are indicators of neglect.
4. This is incorrect. These are indicators of neglect and sexual abuse.
CON: Violence
2. 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.
,Townsend PMHN, 10e Chapter 34 - ETB
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.
ANS: 4
Chapter: Chapter 34, Survivors of Abuse or
Neglect Objective: Discuss characteristics of
victims and victimizers. Page: 773
Heading: The Adult Survivor of Incest
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process Nursing
Process: Assessment
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]
Concept: Violence
Difficulty: Easy
Feedback
1. This is incorrect. In a controlled response pattern, the feelings are masked or hidden.
2. This is incorrect. There is nothing to indicate the individual has a history of
childhood neglect. ab
3. This is incorrect. An individual in an abusive relationship is not exhibiting
codependent characteristics.
4. This is correct. Adult survivors of incest often have a pattern of unstable
relationships and may experience depression, anxiety, substance use, eating ab
disorders, and/or suicidal behaviors.
CON: Violence
3. Which statement by an emergency department nurse indicates Heading: Intimate Partner
accurate knowledge of domestic violence? Violence > Battering; Profile
1. “Power and control are central to the dynamic of domestic of the Victimizer
violence.” Integrated Processes: Nursing
2. “Poor communication and social isolation are central to the Process
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.”
ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 34, Survivors of Abuse or Neglect Objective:
Discuss characteristics of victims and victimizers. Page: 773
,
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller mentor2000. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.