Question 1

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.)

Accepted Answer

Recreational facilities including playgrounds,movie theaters,and swimming pools all provide socially acceptable outlets for a variety of feelings,including aggression.Shopping malls and restaurants would not be considered recreational facilities.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bullying has become a major problem in schools.Bullying can be physical and/or psychological abuse,intimidation,or verbal abuse; the exclusion of some children in group activities is another form of bullying.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

It is required by law that nurses report all cases of suspected child abuse.The mandatory reporting laws protect reporters from legal action on cases that are never substantiated.It is essential that this is the first action to be taken by the nurse.After this action is taken,it may be appropriate to initiate interventions related to decreasing family violence or asking specifically about abuse.Referral of the mother to a social worker would not assist in decreasing the potential abuse that may be occurring.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Research on violent television and films,video games,and music demonstrates that media violence increases the likelihood of aggressive and violent behavior,both immediately and long-term.Parents and caregivers are critical in monitoring what reaches their children.

Question 5

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.)

Accepted Answer

Risk factors for child abuse include unemployed parents,no support network,parents not knowledgeable about child development,and a mother who is scared of her partner.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Abuse before pregnancy is the most important risk factor for physical battery during pregnancy.A history of child abuse,multiple pregnancies,and substance abuse are not as closely associated with the risk of physical battery during pregnancy.

Quiz 38: Violence and Human Abuse