Question 1

A nurse is counseling a client who has been abusive toward a spouse. Which of the following experiences has the client most likely had in the past?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceived or actual crisis 
B)  History of social isolation 
C)  Previous exposure to violence 
D)  Long-term marital strain 
A)  Perceived or actual crisis 
B)  History of social isolation 
C)  Previous exposure to violence 
D)  Long-term marital strain

Question 2

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

A)  The parents are unemployed. 
B)  There is no support network willing to help. 
C)  The parents are not knowledgeable about child development. 
D)  The mother seems frightened of her partner. 
E)  There is no primary caregiver in the home. 
A)  The parents are unemployed. 
B)  There is no support network willing to help. 
C)  The parents are not knowledgeable about child development. 
D)  The mother seems frightened of her partner. 
E)  There is no primary caregiver in the home.

Question 3

A nurse assists an injured victim in finding a safe location to live after being abused. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Primary care 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Primary care

Question 4

A nurse is developing a community program to prevent violence. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk to people who are victims of violence for their opinion. 
B)  Identify factors that lead to violence. 
C)  Develop a plan of action to combat violence. 
D)  Evaluate current community programs. 
A)  Talk to people who are victims of violence for their opinion. 
B)  Identify factors that lead to violence. 
C)  Develop a plan of action to combat violence. 
D)  Evaluate current community programs.

Question 5

A nurse is assessing an individual who has been the victim of domestic violence. Which part of the body should the nurse assess first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Front of the body 
B)  Back of the body 
C)  Proximal parts of the body 
D)  Distal parts of the body 
A)  Front of the body 
B)  Back of the body 
C)  Proximal parts of the body 
D)  Distal parts of the body

Exam 38: Violence and Human Abuse

A nurse is counseling a client who has been abusive toward a spouse. Which of the following experiences has the client most likely had in the past?

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.)

A nurse assists an injured victim in finding a safe location to live after being abused. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

A nurse is developing a community program to prevent violence. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing an individual who has been the victim of domestic violence. Which part of the body should the nurse assess first?

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