Question 1

What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outrage toward the victim and discouragement regarding the abuser 
B)  Helplessness regarding the victim and anger toward the abuser 
C)  Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser 
D)  Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser 
A)  Outrage toward the victim and discouragement regarding the abuser 
B)  Helplessness regarding the victim and anger toward the abuser 
C)  Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser 
D)  Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser

Question 2

A nurse assists a victim of intimate partner abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary.Which components should the plan include? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep a cell phone fully charged. 
B)  Hide money with which to buy new clothes. 
C)  Have the phone number for the nearest shelter. 
D)  Take enough toys to amuse the children for 2 days. 
E)  Secure a supply of current medications for self and children. 
F) Assemble birth certificates, Social Security cards, and licenses.
G) Determine a code word to signal children when it is time to leave. 
A)  Keep a cell phone fully charged. 
B)  Hide money with which to buy new clothes. 
C)  Have the phone number for the nearest shelter. 
D)  Take enough toys to amuse the children for 2 days. 
E)  Secure a supply of current medications for self and children. 
F) Assemble birth certificates, Social Security cards, and licenses.
G) Determine a code word to signal children when it is time to leave.

Question 3

A survivor of physical spousal abuse was treated in the emergency department for a broken wrist.This patient said,"I've considered leaving,but I made a vow and I must keep it no matter what happens." Which outcome should be met before discharge? The patient will:

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitate counseling for the abuser. 
B)  name two community resources for help. 
C)  demonstrate insight into the abusive relationship. 
D)  reexamine cultural beliefs about marital commitment. 
A)  facilitate counseling for the abuser. 
B)  name two community resources for help. 
C)  demonstrate insight into the abusive relationship. 
D)  reexamine cultural beliefs about marital commitment.

What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

A nurse assists a victim of intimate partner abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary.Which components should the plan include? Select all that apply.

A survivor of physical spousal abuse was treated in the emergency department for a broken wrist.This patient said,"I've considered leaving,but I made a vow and I must keep it no matter what happens." Which outcome should be met before discharge? The patient will:

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice

Biological Basis for Understanding Psychiatric Disorders and Treatments

Settings for Psychiatric Care

Cultural Implications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Safe Practice

The Nursing Process and Standards of Care for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic Relationships

Communication and the Clinical Interview

Understanding and Managing Responses to Stress

Childhood and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders

Trauma, Stressor-Related, and Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Feeding, Eating, and Elimination Disorders

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilias

Impulse Control Disorders

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Crisis and Disaster

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Sexual Assault

Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult

Serious Mental Illness

Forensic Psychiatric Nursing

Therapeutic Groups

Family Interventions

Integrative Care

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Exam 28: Child, Older Adult, and Intimate Partner Violence

What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

A nurse assists a victim of intimate partner abuse to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary.Which components should the plan include? Select all that apply.

A survivor of physical spousal abuse was treated in the emergency department for a broken wrist.This patient said,"I've considered leaving,but I made a vow and I must keep it no matter what happens." Which outcome should be met before discharge? The patient will:

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice

Biological Basis for Understanding Psychiatric Disorders and Treatments

Settings for Psychiatric Care

Cultural Implications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Safe Practice

The Nursing Process and Standards of Care for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic Relationships

Communication and the Clinical Interview

Understanding and Managing Responses to Stress

Childhood and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders

Trauma, Stressor-Related, and Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Feeding, Eating, and Elimination Disorders

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilias

Impulse Control Disorders

Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Crisis and Disaster

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Sexual Assault

Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult

Serious Mental Illness

Forensic Psychiatric Nursing

Therapeutic Groups

Family Interventions

Integrative Care

Filters