NSG 503 Exam 4 Questions
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1. Sharon, a woman with multiple cuts and abrasions, arrives at the
emergency department with her three small children. She tells the
nurse her husband inflicted the wounds. She says, "I didn't want to
come. I'm really okay. He only does this when he has too much to
drink. I just shouldn't have yelled at him." The best response by the
nurse is:
a. "How often does he drink too much?"
b. "It is not your fault. You did the right thing by coming here."
c. "How many times has he done this to you?"
d. "He is not a good husband. You have to leave him before he kills
you." - ANSWER-b
2. Sharon, a woman with multiple cuts and abrasions, arrives at the
emergency department with her three small children. She tells the
,nurse her husband inflicted the wounds. In the interview, Sharon tells
the nurse, "He's been getting more and more violent lately. He's been
under a lot of stress at work the last few weeks, so he drinks a lot
when he gets home. He always gets mean when he drinks. I was
getting scared. So, I just finally told him I was going to take the kids
and leave. He got furious when I said that and began beating me with
his fists." With knowledge about the cycle of battering, what does this
situation represent?
a. Phase I. Sharon was desperately trying to stay out of his way and
keep everything calm.
b. Phase I. A minor battering incident for which Sharon assumes all
the blame.
c. Phase II. The acute battering incident that Sharon provoked with her
threat to leave.
d. Phase III. The honeymoon pha - ANSWER-c
3. A battered woman presents to the emergency department with
multiple cuts and abrasions. Her right eye is swollen shut. She says
that her husband did this to her. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
a. Tending to the immediate care of her wounds
b. Providing her with information about a safe place to stay
c. Administering the prn tranquilizer ordered by the physician
, d. Explaining how she may go about bringing charges against her
husband - ANSWER-a
4. A woman who has a long history of being battered by her husband
is staying at the woman's shelter. She has received emotional support
from staff and peers and has been made aware of the alternatives
open to her. Nevertheless, she decides to return to her home and
marriage. The best response by the nurse to the woman's decision is:
a. "I just can't believe you have decided to go back to that horrible
man."
b. "I'm just afraid he will kill you or the children when you go back."
c. "What makes you think things have changed with him?"
d. "I hope you have made the right decision. Call this number if you
need help." - ANSWER-d
5. Jana, age 5, is sent to the school nurse's office with an upset
stomach. She has vomited and soiled her blouse. When the nurse
removes her blouse, she notices that Jana has numerous bruises on
her arms and torso in various stages of healing. She also notices some
small scars. Jana's abdomen protrudes on her small, thin frame. From
the objective physical assessment, the nurse suspects that:
a. Jana is experiencing physical and sexual abuse.
b. Jana is experiencing physical abuse and neglect.
c. Jana is experiencing emotional neglect.
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1. Sharon, a woman with multiple cuts and abrasions, arrives at the
emergency department with her three small children. She tells the
nurse her husband inflicted the wounds. She says, "I didn't want to
come. I'm really okay. He only does this when he has too much to
drink. I just shouldn't have yelled at him." The best response by the
nurse is:
a. "How often does he drink too much?"
b. "It is not your fault. You did the right thing by coming here."
c. "How many times has he done this to you?"
d. "He is not a good husband. You have to leave him before he kills
you." - ANSWER-b
2. Sharon, a woman with multiple cuts and abrasions, arrives at the
emergency department with her three small children. She tells the
,nurse her husband inflicted the wounds. In the interview, Sharon tells
the nurse, "He's been getting more and more violent lately. He's been
under a lot of stress at work the last few weeks, so he drinks a lot
when he gets home. He always gets mean when he drinks. I was
getting scared. So, I just finally told him I was going to take the kids
and leave. He got furious when I said that and began beating me with
his fists." With knowledge about the cycle of battering, what does this
situation represent?
a. Phase I. Sharon was desperately trying to stay out of his way and
keep everything calm.
b. Phase I. A minor battering incident for which Sharon assumes all
the blame.
c. Phase II. The acute battering incident that Sharon provoked with her
threat to leave.
d. Phase III. The honeymoon pha - ANSWER-c
3. A battered woman presents to the emergency department with
multiple cuts and abrasions. Her right eye is swollen shut. She says
that her husband did this to her. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
a. Tending to the immediate care of her wounds
b. Providing her with information about a safe place to stay
c. Administering the prn tranquilizer ordered by the physician
, d. Explaining how she may go about bringing charges against her
husband - ANSWER-a
4. A woman who has a long history of being battered by her husband
is staying at the woman's shelter. She has received emotional support
from staff and peers and has been made aware of the alternatives
open to her. Nevertheless, she decides to return to her home and
marriage. The best response by the nurse to the woman's decision is:
a. "I just can't believe you have decided to go back to that horrible
man."
b. "I'm just afraid he will kill you or the children when you go back."
c. "What makes you think things have changed with him?"
d. "I hope you have made the right decision. Call this number if you
need help." - ANSWER-d
5. Jana, age 5, is sent to the school nurse's office with an upset
stomach. She has vomited and soiled her blouse. When the nurse
removes her blouse, she notices that Jana has numerous bruises on
her arms and torso in various stages of healing. She also notices some
small scars. Jana's abdomen protrudes on her small, thin frame. From
the objective physical assessment, the nurse suspects that:
a. Jana is experiencing physical and sexual abuse.
b. Jana is experiencing physical abuse and neglect.
c. Jana is experiencing emotional neglect.
