Deck 38: Violence and Human Abuse

Question 1

Homicide is the second leading cause of death among which population?

A) Individuals between 15 and 24 years of age
B) Native American infants
C) Caucasian women between 25 and 34 years of age
D) African American children between 15 and 19 years of age

Answer 1

Individuals between 15 and 24 years of age

Question 2

A nurse is working with children who may be at risk for experiencing abuse.In which situation is child abuse most likely to occur?

A) When the parents have high expectations for their children
B) When the parents' sense of control is threatened
C) When the parents are sensitive to their children's needs
D) When the parents lack a social support network

Answer 2

When the parents lack a social support network

Question 3

What factor associated with crime and violence is particularly important to community health nursing practice?

A) Violence is a universal problem.
B) Violence impacts everyone in the United States.
C) Nurses must spend a great deal of time on the results of violence.
D) Significant mortality and morbidity result from violence.

Answer 3

Significant mortality and morbidity result from violence.

Question 4

Which statement about rape is true?

A) Rural areas are high-risk areas for rape to occur.
B) Most rapes occur in the winter.
C) Male victims suffer more emotional trauma than females.
D) College women are at high risk for experiencing rape.

Question 5

Homicides are least likely to be perpetrated by a(n):

A) friend.
B) acquaintance.
C) family member.
D) stranger.

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a woman who has been battered for a number of years.Which of the following has the client most likely seen an increase in over the years?

A) Self-blame
B) Remorse by the man
C) Severity of the abuse
D) Emotional strength

Question 7

A nurse is working with a recent rape survivor.Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A) Provide continuous care once the victim enters the health care system
B) Examine evidence for its authenticity
C) Work with the criminal justice system to find the rapist
D) Provide long-term therapy for psychological trauma

Question 8

A nurse is counseling a client who has been abusive toward a spouse.Which of the following experiences has the client most likely had in the past?

A) Perceived or actual crisis
B) History of social isolation
C) Previous exposure to violence
D) Long-term marital strain

Question 9

Which group has the highest rate of violence?

A) Older, Caucasian men
B) Young, minority men
C) Young, Caucasian women
D) Older, minority women

Question 10

A nurse helps the community to take a stand against violence and advocates for elected officials and local media to make nonviolence a priority.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Primary care

Question 11

The greatest risk factor for suicide in adult women is:

A) divorce.
B) unemployment.
C) intimate partner violence.
D) terminal illness.

Question 12

A nurse is assessing an individual who has been the victim of domestic violence.Which part of the body should the nurse assess first?

A) Front of the body
B) Back of the body
C) Proximal parts of the body
D) Distal parts of the body

Question 13

A nurse is completing a community assessment.Which of the following community characteristics would be identified as a factor for violence?

A) Lack of family cohesion
B) High crime rate
C) Social isolation
D) Substance abuse

Question 14

A public health nurse (PHN)is working in a community where there have been multiple closures of large factories,leaving many individuals without employment.Which of the following is this population most at risk for?

A) Becoming an abuser at home
B) Committing violence in and outside the home
C) Developing addictive behaviors
D) Neglecting the needs of their children

Question 15

A nurse assists an injured victim in finding a safe location to live after being abused.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Primary care

Question 16

A nurse is providing tertiary prevention.Which of the following interventions should be included?

A) Education
B) Prevention
C) Referral
D) Detection

Question 17

What type of abuse is occurring when a child does not receive the basic nurturing and caring needed for healthy development?

A) Sexual abuse
B) Emotional neglect
C) Physical neglect
D) Child abuse

Question 18

A nurse is developing a community program to prevent violence.Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

A) Talk to people who are victims of violence for their opinion
B) Identify factors that lead to violence
C) Develop a plan of action to combat violence
D) Evaluate current community programs

Question 19

A nurse is making a home visit to a low-income,frail,older person's home.Which of the following would most likely cause the nurse to suspect adult maltreatment?

A) The older person reports giving money to family members on a regular basis.
B) The windows of the house are in need of repair.
C) The older person spends a great deal of time watching television.
D) There are dogs running loose in the yard of the home.

Question 20

A nurse is caring for a child who lives in extreme poverty.Which of the following types of abuse is this child at greatest risk for?

A) Sexual abuse
B) Emotional neglect
C) Physical neglect
D) Child abuse

Question 21

A nurse is assisting with community planning.Which of the following facilities should the nurse encourage be developed to reduce the potential for crime and violence in the community? (Select all that apply.)

A) Playgrounds
B) Movie theaters
C) Swimming pools
D) Shopping malls
E) Restaurants

Question 22

A child has reported to the school nurse that he is being bullied.Which of the following is most likely happening to this child?

A) Difficulty talking to the guidance counselor
B) Inclusion in group activities
C) Intimidation by a peer
D) Discipline from parents at home

Question 23

A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child.The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A) Question the mother about sexual abuse
B) Initiate interventions directed at family violence
C) Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities
D) Refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group

Question 24

A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose parents have reported recent violent activity from the child that is atypical from this child.Which of the following may have contributed to the child's change in behavior?

A) Getting a new pet
B) Watching too much television
C) Playing violent video games
D) Having a new sibling at home

Question 25

A nurse is providing care to a child who has been abused.Which characteristics are most likely present in this child's family? (Select all that apply.)

A) The parents are unemployed.
B) There is no support network willing to offer assistance.
C) The parents are not knowledgeable about child development.
D) The mother seems frightened of her partner.
E) There is no primary caregiver in the home.

Question 26

A nurse working at a battered woman's shelter is counseling a pregnant woman who has just entered the shelter.When assessing the client's history,which information would the client most likely report?

A) A history of abuse before pregnancy
B) A history of child abuse
C) A history of multiple pregnancies
D) A history of substance abuse