Exam 7: Domestic and Family Violence Assessment

During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult woman is caring for her bedridden husband. The woman states that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children come to help when they are in town. Her husband is unable to care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted. The nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles are empty. What term best describes this situation?

During an interview, a woman has answered "yes" to two of the Slapped, Threatened, and Throw (STaT) questions. What should the nurse say next?

As a mandatory reporter of older adult abuse, which must be present before a nurse should notify the authorities?

The nurse is caring for several patients on a pediatric unit. Which patient should the nurse be most concerned about possible abuse?

The nurse is caring for a 17-year-old female patient. In which situation should the nurse screen the patient for intimate partner violence (IPV)?

The nurse assesses an older woman and suspects physical abuse. Which questions are appropriate for screening for abuse? (Select all that apply.)

Which term refers to a wound produced by the tearing or splitting of body tissue, usually from blunt impact over a bony surface?

The nurse is caring for several patients. Which patient is at highest risk for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has several bruises of varying colors (some red, some bluish-green, and some brownish-yellow) the size of a hand on the buttocks. What action should the nurse take next?

A female patient has denied any abuse when answering the questions on an abuse assessment screening tool, but what finding by the nurse during the interview process is associated with IPV?

During an examination, the nurse notices a patterned injury on a patient's back. What would cause such an injury?

The nurse is examining a 3-year-old child who was brought to the emergency department after a fall. Which bruise, if found, would be of most concern?

The nurse suspects abuse when a 10-year-old child is taken to the urgent care center for a leg injury. Which is the best way for the nurse to document the findings in the patient's chart?

What should the nurse include when documenting IPV and older adult abuse?

The nurse is assessing bruising on an injured patient. Which color indicates a new bruise that is less than 2 hours old?