Question 1

The nurse is presenting a class at a local community health center on violence during pregnancy. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible complication?
A) Hypertension of pregnancy
B) Chorioamnionitis
C) Placenta previa
D) Postterm labor

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which approach would be most appropriate when counseling a woman who is a suspected victim of violence?
A) Offer her a pamphlet about the local battered womens shelter.
B) Call her at home to ask her some questions about her marriage.
C) Wait until she comes in a few more times to make a better assessment.
D) Ask, Have you ever been physically hurt by your partner?

Accepted Answer

Asking directly if she has been physically hurt by her partner is a straightforward and sensitive way to open up the conversation about potential abuse, allowing her to disclose her situation in a safe environment.

Question 3

When describing an episode, the victim reports that she attempted to calm her partner down to keep things from escalating. This behavior reflects which phase of the cycle of violence?
A) Battering
B) Honeymoon
C) Tension-building
D) Reconciliation

Accepted Answer

During the tension-building phase, victims often try to appease the abuser in an effort to prevent violence from escalating. This phase is characterized by increasing strain and stress, where victims may walk on eggshells and attempt to calm the abuser down.

Question 4

A battered pregnant woman reports to the nurse that her husband has stopped hitting her and promises never to hurt her again. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
A) Thats great. I wish you both the best.
B) The cycle of violence often repeats itself.
C) He probably didnt mean to hurt you.
D) You need to consider leaving him.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence often repeats itself, indicating an understanding of the patterns of domestic abuse. This response acknowledges the situation's seriousness without making assumptions about the perpetrator's intentions or the victim's decisions.

Question 5

Which of the following nursing actions would be least helpful for a client who is a victimof violence?
A) Assist the client to project her anger.
B) Provide information about a safe home and crisis line.
C) Teach her about the cycle of violence.
D) Discuss her legal and personal rights.

Accepted Answer

Assisting the client to project her anger might not be helpful because it could lead to increased emotional distress or potentially harmful behavior. The other options (B, C, D) directly address safety, education, and empowerment, which are crucial for victims of violence.

Question 6

When describing the cycle of violence to a community group, the nurse explains that thefirst phase usually is:
A) Somehow triggered by the victims behavior
B) Characterized by tension-building and minor battery
C) Associated with loss of physical and emotional control
D) Like a honeymoon that lulls the victim

Accepted Answer

The first phase of the cycle of violence is characterized by tension-building and minor incidents of battery. This phase involves a buildup of stress and strain, often accompanied by verbal abuse, minor physical aggression, and threats. This period can create a sense of fear and unease in the victim, setting the stage for more severe episodes of violence.

Question 7

Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to empower victims ofviolence to take action?
A) Give your partner more time to come around.
B) Rememberchildren do best in two-parent families.
C) Change your behavior so as not to trigger the violence.
D) You are a good person and you deserve better than this.

Accepted Answer

Statement D empowers victims by affirming their worth and suggesting they deserve better, which can motivate them to seek change or help. Statements A, B, and C, in contrast, could inadvertently place blame on the victim or suggest they should tolerate the situation.

Question 8

When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to:
A) Ask the client about the injuries and if they are related to abuse.
B) Encourage the client to leave the batterer immediately.
C) Set up an appointment with a domestic violence counselor.
D) Ask the suspected abuser about the victims injuries.

Accepted Answer

Asking the client directly about the injuries and if they are related to abuse is the first step in assessing the situation. It allows the healthcare professional to gather information directly from the client in a safe and confidential manner. Encouraging immediate action, setting appointments, or confronting the suspected abuser without first understanding the client's situation could be harmful or escalate the situation.

Question 9

Which of the following would the nurse describe as a characteristic of the second phaseof the cycle of violence?
A) The batterer is contrite and attempts to apologize for the behavior.
B) The physical battery is abrupt and unpredictable.
C) Verbal assaults begin to escalate toward the victim.
D) The victim accepts the anger as legitimately directed at her.

Accepted Answer

The second phase of the cycle of violence is characterized by acute battering incidents, where the physical battery is abrupt and unpredictable.

Question 10

In addition to providing privacy, which of the following would be most appropriateinitially in situations involving suspected abuse?
A) Allow the client to have a good cry over the situation.
B) Tell the client, Injuries like these dont usually happen by accident.
C) Call the police immediately so they can question the victim.
D) Ask the abuser to describe his side of the story first.

Accepted Answer

It is important to acknowledge the situation and provide a safe environment for the victim to disclose information. By stating that injuries like these don't usually happen by accident, it opens up a conversation for the victim to share their experience without directly accusing anyone, which can be crucial in suspected abuse cases.

Question 11

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, thenurse is planning to include statistics on intimate partner abuse and its effects on children. In what percentage of the cases in which a parent is abused are the children battered also?
A) 50% to 75%
B) 25% to 50%
C) 10% to 25%
D) Less than 5%

Accepted Answer

In cases where a parent is abused, children are also battered in 50% to 75% of the instances. This high percentage reflects the interconnected nature of domestic violence, impacting not just the direct victim but also other family members, especially children.

Question 12

The primary goal when working with victims of intimate partner violence is to:
A) Convince them to leave the abuser soon
B) Help them cope with their life as it is
C) Empower them to regain control of their life
D) Arrest the abuser so he or she cant abuse again

Accepted Answer

The primary goal is to empower victims to regain control over their lives, helping them make their own decisions and find a path forward that is safe and healthy for them. Convincing them to leave, coping without change, or focusing on the arrest of the abuser does not directly empower the victim or address their immediate needs and safety.

Question 13

Teaching for victims who are recovering from abusive situations must focus on ways to:
A) Enhance their personal appearance and hairstyle
B) Develop their creativity and work ethic
C) Improve their communication skills and assertiveness
D) Plan more nutritious meals to improve their own health

Accepted Answer

Improving communication skills and assertiveness is crucial for victims recovering from abusive situations as it helps them rebuild their self-esteem, establish boundaries, and effectively express their needs and feelings.

Question 14

During a follow-up visit to the clinic, a victim of sexual assault reports that she has changed her job and moved to another town. She tells the nurse, I pretty much stay to myself at work and at home. The nurse interprets these findings to indicate that the client is in which phase of rape recovery?
A) Disorganization
B) Denial
C) Reorganization
D) Integration

Accepted Answer

The client's actions of changing her job and moving to another town, along with her tendency to isolate herself, suggest she is in the Reorganization phase of rape recovery. This phase involves attempts to reorganize one's life and often includes making significant life changes to feel safer and regain control.

Question 15

A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks thewoman, Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma? The nurse is assessing for which of the following?
A) Physical symptoms
B) Intrusive thoughts
C) Avoidance
D) Hyperarousal

Accepted Answer

Asking if the individual feels as though they are reliving the trauma is an assessment for intrusive thoughts, which are recurrent, involuntary, and distressing memories or dreams related to the traumatic event.

Question 16

A group of students are preparing a class discussion about rape and sexual assault. Which of the following would the students include as being most accurate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Most victims of rape tell someone about it.
B) Few women falsely cry rape.
C) Women have rape fantasies desiring to be raped.
D) A rape victim feels vulnerable and betrayed afterwards.
E) Medication and counseling can help a rape victim cope.

Accepted Answer

B) Research shows that false accusations of rape are rare, similar to rates of false accusations for other types of crimes. D) Feelings of vulnerability and betrayal are common among rape victims, reflecting the profound impact of the violation they've experienced. E) Medication and counseling are recognized methods to help victims of rape cope with the trauma, aiding in their recovery process.

Question 17

After teaching a class on date rape, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as the most common date rape drug?
A) Gamma hydroxybutyrate
B) Liquid ecstasy
C) Ketamine
D) Rohypnol

Accepted Answer

Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is widely recognized as the most common date rape drug due to its potent effects and the fact that it can be easily added to beverages without detection, impairing the victim's ability to resist sexual assault.

Question 18

A nurse is caring for a woman who was recently rapeD) The nurse would expect this woman to experience which of the following first?
A) Denial
B) Disorganization
C) Reorganization
D) Integration

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is caring for a woman...

Question 19

A group of nurses are researching information about risk factors for intimate partner violence in men. Which of the following would the nurses expect to find related to the individual person? (Select all that apply.)
A) Dysfunctional family system
B) Low academic achievement
C) Victim of childhood violence
D) Heavy alcohol consumption
E) Economic stress

Accepted Answer

Low academic achievement, being a victim of childhood violence, and heavy alcohol consumption are individual risk factors that can contribute to intimate partner violence in men. These factors relate to personal history and behaviors rather than external circumstances.

Question 20

A nurse is working with a victim of intimate partner violence and helping her develop asafety plan. Which of the following would the nurse suggest that the woman take with her? (Select all that apply.)
A) Drivers license
B) Social security number
C) Cash
D) Phone cards
E) Health insurance cards

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is working with a victim...

Quiz 5: Vulnerable Populations

The nurse is presenting a class at a local community health center on violence during pregnancy. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible complication?

Which approach would be most appropriate when counseling a woman who is a suspected victim of violence?

When describing an episode, the victim reports that she attempted to calm her partner down to keep things from escalating. This behavior reflects which phase of the cycle of violence?

A battered pregnant woman reports to the nurse that her husband has stopped hitting her and promises never to hurt her again. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

Which of the following nursing actions would be least helpful for a client who is a victimof violence?

When describing the cycle of violence to a community group, the nurse explains that thefirst phase usually is:

Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to empower victims ofviolence to take action?

When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to:

Which of the following would the nurse describe as a characteristic of the second phaseof the cycle of violence?

In addition to providing privacy, which of the following would be most appropriateinitially in situations involving suspected abuse?

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, thenurse is planning to include statistics on intimate partner abuse and its effects on children. In what percentage of the cases in which a parent is abused are the children battered also?

The primary goal when working with victims of intimate partner violence is to:

Teaching for victims who are recovering from abusive situations must focus on ways to:

A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks thewoman, Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma? The nurse is assessing for which of the following?

A group of students are preparing a class discussion about rape and sexual assault. Which of the following would the students include as being most accurate? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a class on date rape, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as the most common date rape drug?

A nurse is caring for a woman who was recently rapeD) The nurse would expect this woman to experience which of the following first?

A group of nurses are researching information about risk factors for intimate partner violence in men. Which of the following would the nurses expect to find related to the individual person? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is working with a victim of intimate partner violence and helping her develop asafety plan. Which of the following would the nurse suggest that the woman take with her? (Select all that apply.)