VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT EXAM
SCRIPT TESTED QUESTIONS VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◍ A woman describes a history of physical and emotional abuse in
intimate relationships. Which additional factor should a nurse
suspect?
A. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern.
B. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect.
C. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics.
D. The woman might be a victim of incest. Answer: ANS: D
The nurse should suspect that this client might be a victim of incest.
Women in abusive relationships often grew up in abusive homes.
◍ Which statement made by an emergency department nurse
indicates accurate knowledge of domestic violence?
A. "Power and control are central to the dynamic of domestic
violence."
B. "Poor communication and social isolation are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence."
C. "Erratic relationships and vulnerability are central to the dynamic
of domestic violence."
D. "Emotional injury and learned helplessness are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence." Answer: ANS: A
The nurse accurately states that power and control are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence. Battering is defined as a pattern of
, coercive control founded on physical and/or sexual violence or threat
of violence. The typical abuser is very possessive and perceives the
victim as a possession.
◍ A client is brought to an emergency department after being
violently raped. Which nursing action is appropriate?
A. Discourage the client from discussing the event as this may lead to
further emotional trauma.
B. Remain nonjudgmental and actively listen to the client's
description of the event.
C. Meet the client's self-care needs by assisting with showering and
perineal care.
D. Provide cues, based on police information, to encourage further
description of the event. Answer: ANS: B
The most appropriate nursing action is to remain nonjudgmental and
actively listen to the client's description of the event. It is important to
also communicate to the victim that he or she is safe and that it is not
his or her fault. Nonjudgmental listening provides an avenue for client
catharsis needed in order to begin the process of healing.
◍ In the emergency department, a raped client appears calm and
exhibits a blunt affect. The client answers a nurse's questions in a
monotone using single words. How should the nurse interpret this
client's responses?
A. The client may be lying about the incident.
B. The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction.
C. The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern.
SCRIPT TESTED QUESTIONS VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◍ A woman describes a history of physical and emotional abuse in
intimate relationships. Which additional factor should a nurse
suspect?
A. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern.
B. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect.
C. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics.
D. The woman might be a victim of incest. Answer: ANS: D
The nurse should suspect that this client might be a victim of incest.
Women in abusive relationships often grew up in abusive homes.
◍ Which statement made by an emergency department nurse
indicates accurate knowledge of domestic violence?
A. "Power and control are central to the dynamic of domestic
violence."
B. "Poor communication and social isolation are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence."
C. "Erratic relationships and vulnerability are central to the dynamic
of domestic violence."
D. "Emotional injury and learned helplessness are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence." Answer: ANS: A
The nurse accurately states that power and control are central to the
dynamic of domestic violence. Battering is defined as a pattern of
, coercive control founded on physical and/or sexual violence or threat
of violence. The typical abuser is very possessive and perceives the
victim as a possession.
◍ A client is brought to an emergency department after being
violently raped. Which nursing action is appropriate?
A. Discourage the client from discussing the event as this may lead to
further emotional trauma.
B. Remain nonjudgmental and actively listen to the client's
description of the event.
C. Meet the client's self-care needs by assisting with showering and
perineal care.
D. Provide cues, based on police information, to encourage further
description of the event. Answer: ANS: B
The most appropriate nursing action is to remain nonjudgmental and
actively listen to the client's description of the event. It is important to
also communicate to the victim that he or she is safe and that it is not
his or her fault. Nonjudgmental listening provides an avenue for client
catharsis needed in order to begin the process of healing.
◍ In the emergency department, a raped client appears calm and
exhibits a blunt affect. The client answers a nurse's questions in a
monotone using single words. How should the nurse interpret this
client's responses?
A. The client may be lying about the incident.
B. The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction.
C. The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern.
