RNSG 2539 FINAL!!! QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
SAFE-Questions
S
A
F
E---ans-✔✔Stress/Safety
Afraid/Abused
Friends/Family
Emergency-plan
SAFE-Questions---S-(3)---ans-✔✔Stress/Safety
-What-stress-do-you-experience-in-your-relationships?-
-Do-you-feel-safe-in-your-relationships?-
-Should-I-be-concerned-for-your-safety?
SAFE-Questions---A-(6)---ans-✔✔Afraid/Abused
-Have-there-been-situations-in-your-relationships-where-you-have-felt-afraid?-
-Has-your-partner-ever-threatened-or-abused-you-or-your-children?-
-Have-you-ever-been-physically-hurt-or-threatened-by-your-partner?*-
-Are-you-in-a-relationship-like-that-now?-
-Has-your-partner-ever-forced-you-to-engage-in-sexual-intercourse-that-you-did-not-want?-
-People-in-relationships/marriages-often-fight;-what-happens-when-you-and-your-partner-
disagree?
SAFE-Questions---F-(3)---ans-✔✔Friends/Family:-
-Are-your-friends-aware-that-you-have-been-hurt?-
-Do-your-parents-or-siblings-know-about-this-abuse?-
-Do-you-think-you-could-tell-them,-and-would-they-be-able-to-give-you-support?
SAFE-Questions---E-(3)---ans-✔✔Emergency-plan:-
-Do-you-have-a-safe-place-to-go-and-the-resources-you-(and-your-children)-need-in-an-
emergency?-
-If-you-are-in-danger-now,-would-you-like-help-in-locating-a-shelter?-
,-Would-you-like-to-talk-to-a-social-worker/a-counselor/me-to-develop-an-emergency-plan?
When-should-you-ask-SAFE-questions?---ans-✔✔When-the-woman-is-alone.
Working-with-Victims-of-Partner-Abuse---Dont's-(10)---ans-✔✔-Don't-tell-the-victim-what-to-
do.
-Don't-express-disgust,-disbelief,-or-anger.
-Don't-disclose-client-communications-without-the-client's-consent.
-Don't-preach,-moralize,-or-imply-that-you-doubt-the-client.
-Don't-minimize-the-impact-of-violence.
-Don't-express-outrage-with-the-perpetrator.
-Don't-imply-that-the-client-is-responsible-for-the-abuse.
-Don't-recommend-couples'-counseling.
-Don't-direct-the-client-to-leave-the-relationship.
-Don't-take-charge-and-do-everything-for-the-client.
Working-with-Victims-of-Partner-Abuse---Dos-(11)---ans-✔✔-Do-believe-the-victim.
-Do-ensure-and-maintain-the-client's-confidentiality.
-Do-listen,-affirm,-and-say,-"I-am-sorry-you-have-been-hurt."
-Do-express,-"I'm-concerned-for-your-safety."
-Do-tell-the-victim,-"You-have-a-right-to-be-safe-and-respected."
-Do-say,-"The-abuse-is-not-your-fault."
-Do-recommend-a-support-group-or-an-individual-counseling.
-Do-identify-community-resources,-and-encourage-the-client-to-develop-a-safety-plan.
-Do-offer-to-help-the-client-contact-a-shelter,-the-police,-or-other-resources.
-Do-accept-and-respect-the-victim's-decision.
-Do-encourage-development-of-a-safety-plan.
Cycle-of-Abuse---ans-✔✔I-->-Violence
I-V
I-Honeymoon-(Remorseful)-Period
I-V
I----Tension-Building
Tension-Building-Phase---ans-✔✔•The-perpetrator-has-minor-episodes-of-anger-and-can-
be-verbally-abusive-and-responsible-for-some-minor-physical-violence-(pushing,-shoving).
•As-tension-continues-to-grow,-both-partners-try-to-reduce-it.
•The-perpetrator-may-turn-to-substances-and-the-victim-dismisses-the-significance-of-the-
violence.
•The-vulnerable-person-is-tense-during-this-stage-and-tends-to-accept-the-blame-for-what-
is-happening.
From-Hack's-PP
***The-tension-building-phase-is-when-there-may-be-arguments,-stony-silence,-or-
complaints-from-the-husband.-The-tension-ends-in-another-violent-episode-after-which-
the-abuser-once-again-feels-regret-and-remorse-and-promises-to-change.***
, Violence-(Acute-battering-Phase)---ans-✔✔•The-tension-becomes-too-much-to-bear,-and-
serious-abuse-takes-place.-
•The-victim-may-provoke-the-perpetrator-to-reduce-the-unbearable-tension.-
•The-vulnerable-person-can-try-to-cover-up-the-injury-or-try-to-get-help.-
•This-stage-is-the-most-violent-and-shortest
Honeymoon-(Remorseful)-Phase---ans-✔✔•The-situation-is-defused-for-a-while-
after-the-violent-episode.-
•The-perpetrator-becomes-loving,-promises-to-change,-and-is-sorry-for-the-behavior.-
•The-vulnerable-person-wants-to-believe-this-and-hopes-for-a-change.-
•Eventually,-the-cycle-begins-again.
Victims-of-rape-fare-best-when...---ans-✔✔they-receive-immediate-support-and-can-
express-fear-and-rage-to-family-members,-nurses,-physicians,-and-law-enforcement-
officials-who-believe-them.
What-are-rape-treatment-centers?---ans-✔✔-Emergency-services-that-coordinate-
psychiatric,-gynecologic,-and-physical-trauma-services-in-one-location-and-work-with-law-
enforcement-agencies.
-These-are-very-helpful-to-victims
In-the-emergency-setting,-the-nurse-is-an-essential-part-of-the-team-in-providing-
____________-to-the-victim.---ans-✔✔Emotional-support
What-are-ways-a-nurse-can-allow-a-victim-to-take-back-control?---ans-✔✔The-nurse-
should-allow-the-woman-to-proceed-at-her-own-pace-and-not-rush-her-through-any-
interview-or-examination-procedures.
Ways-to-do-so-include-allowing-her-to-make-decisions,-when-possible,-about:
-Whom-to-call,
-What-to-do-next
-What-she-would-like-done-It-is-the-woman's-decision-about-whether-or-not-to-file-charges-
and-testify-against-the-perpetrator.-The-victim-must-sign-consent-forms-before-any-
photographs-or-hair-and-nail-samples-are-taken-for-future-evidence.
Who's-decision-is-it-whether-charges-will-be-filed-or-not?---ans-✔✔It-is-the-woman's-
decision-about-whether-or-not-to-file-charges-and-testify-against-the-perpetrator.
The-victim-must-sign-consent-forms-before...---ans-✔✔any-photographs-or-hair-and-nail-
samples-are-taken-for-future-evidence.
What-kinds-of-treatments/teachings-will-a-women-get?
R/T-STDs
ANSWERS
SAFE-Questions
S
A
F
E---ans-✔✔Stress/Safety
Afraid/Abused
Friends/Family
Emergency-plan
SAFE-Questions---S-(3)---ans-✔✔Stress/Safety
-What-stress-do-you-experience-in-your-relationships?-
-Do-you-feel-safe-in-your-relationships?-
-Should-I-be-concerned-for-your-safety?
SAFE-Questions---A-(6)---ans-✔✔Afraid/Abused
-Have-there-been-situations-in-your-relationships-where-you-have-felt-afraid?-
-Has-your-partner-ever-threatened-or-abused-you-or-your-children?-
-Have-you-ever-been-physically-hurt-or-threatened-by-your-partner?*-
-Are-you-in-a-relationship-like-that-now?-
-Has-your-partner-ever-forced-you-to-engage-in-sexual-intercourse-that-you-did-not-want?-
-People-in-relationships/marriages-often-fight;-what-happens-when-you-and-your-partner-
disagree?
SAFE-Questions---F-(3)---ans-✔✔Friends/Family:-
-Are-your-friends-aware-that-you-have-been-hurt?-
-Do-your-parents-or-siblings-know-about-this-abuse?-
-Do-you-think-you-could-tell-them,-and-would-they-be-able-to-give-you-support?
SAFE-Questions---E-(3)---ans-✔✔Emergency-plan:-
-Do-you-have-a-safe-place-to-go-and-the-resources-you-(and-your-children)-need-in-an-
emergency?-
-If-you-are-in-danger-now,-would-you-like-help-in-locating-a-shelter?-
,-Would-you-like-to-talk-to-a-social-worker/a-counselor/me-to-develop-an-emergency-plan?
When-should-you-ask-SAFE-questions?---ans-✔✔When-the-woman-is-alone.
Working-with-Victims-of-Partner-Abuse---Dont's-(10)---ans-✔✔-Don't-tell-the-victim-what-to-
do.
-Don't-express-disgust,-disbelief,-or-anger.
-Don't-disclose-client-communications-without-the-client's-consent.
-Don't-preach,-moralize,-or-imply-that-you-doubt-the-client.
-Don't-minimize-the-impact-of-violence.
-Don't-express-outrage-with-the-perpetrator.
-Don't-imply-that-the-client-is-responsible-for-the-abuse.
-Don't-recommend-couples'-counseling.
-Don't-direct-the-client-to-leave-the-relationship.
-Don't-take-charge-and-do-everything-for-the-client.
Working-with-Victims-of-Partner-Abuse---Dos-(11)---ans-✔✔-Do-believe-the-victim.
-Do-ensure-and-maintain-the-client's-confidentiality.
-Do-listen,-affirm,-and-say,-"I-am-sorry-you-have-been-hurt."
-Do-express,-"I'm-concerned-for-your-safety."
-Do-tell-the-victim,-"You-have-a-right-to-be-safe-and-respected."
-Do-say,-"The-abuse-is-not-your-fault."
-Do-recommend-a-support-group-or-an-individual-counseling.
-Do-identify-community-resources,-and-encourage-the-client-to-develop-a-safety-plan.
-Do-offer-to-help-the-client-contact-a-shelter,-the-police,-or-other-resources.
-Do-accept-and-respect-the-victim's-decision.
-Do-encourage-development-of-a-safety-plan.
Cycle-of-Abuse---ans-✔✔I-->-Violence
I-V
I-Honeymoon-(Remorseful)-Period
I-V
I----Tension-Building
Tension-Building-Phase---ans-✔✔•The-perpetrator-has-minor-episodes-of-anger-and-can-
be-verbally-abusive-and-responsible-for-some-minor-physical-violence-(pushing,-shoving).
•As-tension-continues-to-grow,-both-partners-try-to-reduce-it.
•The-perpetrator-may-turn-to-substances-and-the-victim-dismisses-the-significance-of-the-
violence.
•The-vulnerable-person-is-tense-during-this-stage-and-tends-to-accept-the-blame-for-what-
is-happening.
From-Hack's-PP
***The-tension-building-phase-is-when-there-may-be-arguments,-stony-silence,-or-
complaints-from-the-husband.-The-tension-ends-in-another-violent-episode-after-which-
the-abuser-once-again-feels-regret-and-remorse-and-promises-to-change.***
, Violence-(Acute-battering-Phase)---ans-✔✔•The-tension-becomes-too-much-to-bear,-and-
serious-abuse-takes-place.-
•The-victim-may-provoke-the-perpetrator-to-reduce-the-unbearable-tension.-
•The-vulnerable-person-can-try-to-cover-up-the-injury-or-try-to-get-help.-
•This-stage-is-the-most-violent-and-shortest
Honeymoon-(Remorseful)-Phase---ans-✔✔•The-situation-is-defused-for-a-while-
after-the-violent-episode.-
•The-perpetrator-becomes-loving,-promises-to-change,-and-is-sorry-for-the-behavior.-
•The-vulnerable-person-wants-to-believe-this-and-hopes-for-a-change.-
•Eventually,-the-cycle-begins-again.
Victims-of-rape-fare-best-when...---ans-✔✔they-receive-immediate-support-and-can-
express-fear-and-rage-to-family-members,-nurses,-physicians,-and-law-enforcement-
officials-who-believe-them.
What-are-rape-treatment-centers?---ans-✔✔-Emergency-services-that-coordinate-
psychiatric,-gynecologic,-and-physical-trauma-services-in-one-location-and-work-with-law-
enforcement-agencies.
-These-are-very-helpful-to-victims
In-the-emergency-setting,-the-nurse-is-an-essential-part-of-the-team-in-providing-
____________-to-the-victim.---ans-✔✔Emotional-support
What-are-ways-a-nurse-can-allow-a-victim-to-take-back-control?---ans-✔✔The-nurse-
should-allow-the-woman-to-proceed-at-her-own-pace-and-not-rush-her-through-any-
interview-or-examination-procedures.
Ways-to-do-so-include-allowing-her-to-make-decisions,-when-possible,-about:
-Whom-to-call,
-What-to-do-next
-What-she-would-like-done-It-is-the-woman's-decision-about-whether-or-not-to-file-charges-
and-testify-against-the-perpetrator.-The-victim-must-sign-consent-forms-before-any-
photographs-or-hair-and-nail-samples-are-taken-for-future-evidence.
Who's-decision-is-it-whether-charges-will-be-filed-or-not?---ans-✔✔It-is-the-woman's-
decision-about-whether-or-not-to-file-charges-and-testify-against-the-perpetrator.
The-victim-must-sign-consent-forms-before...---ans-✔✔any-photographs-or-hair-and-nail-
samples-are-taken-for-future-evidence.
What-kinds-of-treatments/teachings-will-a-women-get?
R/T-STDs
