Nur 514 Exam 1 Study Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update 2026

Nur 514 Exam 1 Study Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update 2026 1. What are some of the cultural considerations you should be aware of when assessing the skin to determine if abuse has occurred? - ANSWER Some cultures may have different practices or habits that effect the skin in a way that may appear harmful or similar to abuse (for example, coining in some Eastern cultures) so it is important to understand the cultural background and ask the right questions to determine if abuse is present 2. What are some of the considerations for interviewing a child for abuse? - ANSWER Do not bribe child statements/answers should come naturally Children who have been abused/malnourished may appear much younger than actual age Children may be cognitively behind what is considered normal for their age 3. What is the HITS assessment tool? When do we use it? - ANSWER Frequency of IPV Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream 4. What are some of the signs of human trafficking? - ANSWER Individual not free to leave/come as they wish Is in commercial sex industry and has a pimp/manager Under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts unpaid/paid very little or for trips Works excessively long or unusual hours Not allowed breaks Owes a large debt Was recruited through false promises High security measures in the work/living locations Is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, nervous, paranoid, fearful/anxious around law enforcement Avoids eye contact Lacks healthcare Appears malnourished Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse Has few/no personal possessions Is not in control of their own money Is not in control of IDs Not allowed to speak for themselves Claims of just visiting or unable to claim where they live Lack of knowledge of whereabouts Loss of sense of time Inconsistencies in story 5. What are the long-term consequences of child abuse? - ANSWER Psychological Relationships problems Low self esteem Depression Cognitive problems Social problems Fear Inability to trust Behavioral Pregnancy Tasking seual risks Juvenile delinquency Being a criminal as an adult alcohol/drug abuse Physical HTN, obesity, DM, CV disease Poor brain development Learning difficulties Brain injury/head trauma Lung problems, liver disease, chronic disease Societal High cost of child abuse and fatalities ($124 billion/year) Indirect costs: Increased healthcare system use Mental illness, domestic violence, substance abuse Financial issues Absenteeism from work juvenile/crime activity 6. What are some of the theories of violence? - ANSWER Psychopathy Social learning Biologic Family systems Feminist We should probably expand on these 7. What are some signs of emotional abuse in adults? - ANSWER Constant insults or criticism Blaming victim for things that are not their fault Threaten to hurt children or pets Isolation from supporters (family, friends, coworkers) Deprivation Humiliation Stalking & intimidation Manipulation (ex. Threats of suicide) 8. Which observation of a client should cause the nurse to suspect that the client may be physically abused? - ANSWER Wears long sleeves in warm weather* Speech is slow but with good eye contact Coherent and relaxed speech Well-groomed and dressed 9. A client expresses to the nurse visiting her home that her husband has threatened to kill her. The nurse understands that threats of harm and intimidation are which type of abuse? - ANSWER Economic Psychological* Sexual Physical 10. The nurse assesses a client who was physically assaulted by his brother. The nurse learns that the client has been punched and kicked. After marking the area of injury on the body map what score should the nurse document for this abuse? - ANSWER 5 3* 4 1 11. What are some cultural considerations when performing the physical assessment? - ANSWER In some cultures, female patients prefer a female nurse/physician 12. What are some cultural considerations when assessing the skin- hair- nails? Head and neck? Eyes? Ears? Mouth? - ANSWER Head & neck: In US, traumatic brain injuries are very common Mouth: oral diseases are prevalent in poorer population in developed/developing countries Dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth loss, oral mucosal, oropharyngeal lesions, cancer, HIV & trauma Skin, hair, nails Fair skinned people (especially w/ light eyes and freckles) are higher risk for skin cancer Darker skinned people more at risk for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, pityriasis alba, dry/ashy skin, dermatosis papulosangria, keloid & keloid-like acne, hair loss (African, Native, Asians, latinos, hispanics) Eyes Looks at visual impairment across the ages (>50, more in females) and geography Highly developed countries you see cataracts as leading cause followed by glaucoma, & age-related macular degeneration Ears Genetic causes, complications at birth, certain infectious diseases, chronic ear infections, use of drugs, exposure to excessive noise & aging