Exam 38: Violence and Human Abuse

A public health nurse (PHN)is working in a community where there have been multiple closures of large factories,leaving many individuals without employment.Which of the following is this population most at risk for?

A nurse is working with a recent rape survivor.Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

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 caring for a woman who has been battered for a number of years.Which of the following has the client most likely seen an increase in over the years?

A nurse is making a home visit to a low-income,frail,older person's home.Which of the following would most likely cause the nurse to suspect adult maltreatment?

What factor associated with crime and violence is particularly important to community health nursing practice?

A nurse is caring for a child who lives in extreme poverty.Which of the following types of abuse is this child at greatest risk for?

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 helps the community to take a stand against violence and advocates for elected officials and local media to make nonviolence a priority.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

A nurse is working with children who may be at risk for experiencing abuse.In which situation is child abuse most likely to occur?

Homicide is the second leading cause of death among which population?

Homicides are least likely to be perpetrated by a(n):

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

A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child.The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A nurse is providing tertiary prevention.Which of the following interventions should be included?

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.)

Which group has the highest rate of violence?

A nurse is completing a community assessment.Which of the following community characteristics would be identified as a factor for violence?

The greatest risk factor for suicide in adult women is: