Question 1

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, the nurse 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?

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A)   50% to 75%
B)   25% to 50%
C)   10% to 25%
D)   Less than 5%E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)   Denial
B)   Disorganization
C)   Reorganization
D)   IntegrationE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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

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A)   Offer her a pamphlet about the local battered women's 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?"E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   "That's great. I wish you both the best."
B)   "The cycle of violence often repeats itself."
C)   "He probably didn't mean to hurt you."
D)   "You need to consider leaving him."E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disorganization
B)   Denial
C)   Reorganization
D)   IntegrationE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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.)

Accepted Answer

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.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

After teaching a class on sexual violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a type of sexual violence. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Female genital cutting
B)   Bondage
C)   Infanticide
D)   Human trafficking
E)   RapeF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

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.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Dysfunctional family system
B)   Low academic achievement
C)   Victim of childhood violence
D)   Heavy alcohol consumption
E)   Economic stressF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

After teaching a group of students about sexual abuse and violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students describe incest as involving which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual exploitation by blood or surrogate relatives
B)   Sexual abuse of individuals over age 18
C)   Violent aggressive assault on a person
D)   Consent between perpetrator and victim.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypertension of pregnancy
B)   Chorioamnionitis
C)   Placenta previa
D)   Postterm laborE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gamma hydroxybutyrate
B)   Liquid ecstasy
C)   Ketamine
D)   RohypnolE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Driver's license
B)   Social security number
C)   Cash
D)   Phone cards
E)   Health insurance cardsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 victim's injuries.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   "Give your partner more time to come around."
B)   "Remember-children 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."E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 can't abuse againE) None of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical symptoms
B)   Intrusive thoughts
C)   Avoidance
D)   HyperarousalE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 healthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Somehow triggered by the victim's 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 victimE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Exam 9: Violence and Abuse

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, the nurse 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?

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

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

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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?

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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.)

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After teaching a class on sexual violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a type of sexual violence. (Select all that apply.)

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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.)

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After teaching a group of students about sexual abuse and violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students describe incest as involving which of the following?

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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?

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exam 9: Violence and Abuse

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, the nurse 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?

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

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

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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?

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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.)

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After teaching a class on sexual violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a type of sexual violence. (Select all that apply.)

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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.)

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After teaching a group of students about sexual abuse and violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students describe incest as involving which of the following?

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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?

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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