Exam 5: Violence Against Women

In 1979,Lenore Walker pioneered the cause of women as victims of violence when she published her book The Battered Woman.While Walker conducted her research,she found a similar pattern of abuse among many of the women.This concept is now referred to as the "cycle of violence." Which phase does not belong in this three-cycle pattern of violence?

What are some common characteristics of a potential male batterer? (Select all that apply).

Nurses who provide care to victims of IPV should be keenly aware of what?

Nurses are often the first health care professional with whom a woman comes into contact after being sexually assaulted.Which statement best describes the initial care of a rape victim?

Nurses must remember that pregnancy is a time of risk for all women.Which condition is likely the biggest risk for the pregnant client?

In the 1970s,the rape-trauma syndrome (RTS)was identified as a cluster of symptoms and related behaviors observed in the weeks and months after an episode of rape.Researchers identified three phases related to this condition.Which phase is not displayed in a client with RTS?

When the nurse is alone with a battered client,the client seems extremely anxious and says,"It was all my fault.The house was so messy when he got home,and I know he hates that." What is the most suitable response by the nurse?

What is the primary theme of the feminist perspective regarding violence against women?

Which statement regarding human trafficking is correct?

Which nursing diagnoses would be most applicable for battered women? (Select all that apply).

Which statement is the most comprehensive description of sexual violence?

A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention,saying she fell down the stairs.What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been a victim of IPV?

Intervention for the sexual abuse survivor is often not attempted by maternity and women's health nurses because of the concern about increasing the distress of the woman and the lack of expertise in counseling.What initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the woman's care?

Women with severe and persistent mental illness are likely to be more vulnerable to being involved in controlling and/or violent relationships; however,many women develop mental health problems as a result of long-term abuse.Which condition is unlikely to be a psychologic consequence of continued abuse?

Which trait is least likely to be displayed by a woman experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?

What are the responsibilities of the nurse who suspects or confirms any type of violence against a woman? (Select all that apply).

A young woman arrives at the emergency department and states that she thinks she has been raped.She is sobbing and expresses disbelief that this could happen because the perpetrator was a very close friend.Which statement is most appropriate at this time?

Which statement is most accurate regarding the reporting of IPV in the United States?

Historically,what was the justification for the victimization of women?

The nurse who is evaluating the client for potential abuse should be aware that IPV includes a number of different forms of abuse,including which of the following? (Select all that apply).