Exam 26: Assessing Abuse

The school nurse is assessing a school-age child who states, "My parents are always in their bedroom smoking pot. I have to make sure that my younger sister gets up and goes to school in the morning." Which type of abuse is the child experiencing based on this data?

The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a pediatric patient who presents with symptoms of psychological abuse. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent during this process?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for an older adult patient. Which finding would cause the nurse to suspect the patient is being restrained?

The nurse is conducting a health history assessment for an older adult patient. Which patient statement would cause the nurse to suspect abuse?

The nurse is assessing a preschool-age patient who states, "My babysitter touches me in my private parts." Based on this data which type of abuse is the patient experiencing?

The nurse is providing care for a child in the emergency department (ED). The nurse suspects the child was physically abused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Which genitourinary symptoms for a pediatric patient would cause the nurse to suspect sexual abuse? Select all that apply.

Which are assessment findings that support a diagnosis of physical abuse for a pediatric patient? Select all that apply.

Which assessment finding would suggest to the nurse that the school-age patient is experiencing psychological abuse?

Which actions are associated with physical abuse? Select all that apply.

The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about domestic violence. Which statement is appropriate for the educator to include in the teaching session?

The nurse suspects Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) when providing care to a preschool-age patient. Which assessment finding caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?

The nurse assesses a patient in the emergency department who reports being raped. Which type of abuse did the patient experience?

The nurse is conducting a family counseling session. Which comment made by a parent might indicate psychological abuse?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a child who presents with burns to the lower extremities. The parent states, "I didn't realize the water was so hot." Which item found in the child's health history causes the nurse to consider physical abuse?

The nurse receives a phone call on the 24-hour help line. The caller states, "My ex-boyfriend is spray painting my car." The nurse contacts the police and indicates which type of abuse is occurring?

Which actions are associated with psychological abuse? Select all that apply.

Which behavior exhibited by a female patient during a physical exam would cause the nurse to suspect domestic abuse?

The nurse is providing care to an infant who is diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT). In the absence of any physiological reasons for the assessment data which does the nurse suspect?

Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to suspect that an older adult patient is being sexually abused?