NURS 355 FINAL Exam Review questions with correct
answers
Rape is best described as Correct Answer-an act of violence using sex as
the weapon.
Rape is a violent crime. Sex is only the medium for perpetrating the
crime.
Text page: 610
Which statistic concerning rape is true? Correct Answer-Most male rape
victims do not report the crime.
Text page: 610
To provide discharge treatment and support, the nurse should realize that
the most common sequelae of acquaintance rape is the development of
Correct Answer-symptoms of sexual distress.
Women who have been raped by acquaintances frequently develop
symptoms that prevent them from participating in normal sexual
relations. Sexual distress is more common among women who have
been sexually assaulted by intimates; fear and anxiety are more common
in those assaulted by strangers. Depression occurs in both groups.
Text page: 611
,Care planning for the rape victim is facilitated if the nurse understands
that the rape trauma syndrome is actually a variant of Correct Answer-
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Most of those who have been raped are eventually able to resume their
previous lives after supportive services and crisis counseling. However,
many carry with them a constant emotional trauma: flashbacks,
nightmares, fear, phobias, and other symptoms associated with
posttraumatic stress disorder.
Text page: 612
What reaction is most commonly displayed by rape victims in the
immediate aftermath of the rape? Correct Answer-Disorganization
The acute phase of the rape trauma syndrome occurs immediately after
the assault and may last for a few weeks. This stage is seen by
emergency department personnel. Nurses are the ones most involved in
dealing with these initial reactions. During this phase a great deal of
disorganization in the person's lifestyle and somatic symptoms are
common.
Text page: 612
Which statement reflects a truth about rape? Correct Answer-Most rapes
are planned.
Many myths about rape exist. Most rapes are not impulsive, spur-of-the-
moment acts, but are carefully planned and orchestrated.
, Text page: 616
Anticipatory teaching of a rape victim should include information that a
common survivor problem often developing during the long-term
reorganization phase of rape trauma syndrome is Correct Answer-
intrusive thoughts.
Just as in posttraumatic stress disorder, intrusive thoughts haunt the rape
victim in the weeks and months during which long-term reorganization
is occurring. Knowing this is a common occurrence is reassuring to the
client, who often is frightened by the symptom.
Text page: 613
A rape victim in the emergency department repeats "I don't know why
he did it." Although the nurse does not necessarily give the answer at
this juncture, the nurse correctly identifies the motivation for most
perpetrators of rape as Correct Answer-a desire to dominate and
humiliate.
Power and domination as well as humiliation of the victim are the
motivations for rape. In this scenario the nurse understands that rape is
not a sexual act. Rape is a violent expression of aggression, anger, and
the need for power.
Text page: 616
The emergency department nurse planning care for a rape victim must
realize that the emotional reaction displayed by many rape victims
answers
Rape is best described as Correct Answer-an act of violence using sex as
the weapon.
Rape is a violent crime. Sex is only the medium for perpetrating the
crime.
Text page: 610
Which statistic concerning rape is true? Correct Answer-Most male rape
victims do not report the crime.
Text page: 610
To provide discharge treatment and support, the nurse should realize that
the most common sequelae of acquaintance rape is the development of
Correct Answer-symptoms of sexual distress.
Women who have been raped by acquaintances frequently develop
symptoms that prevent them from participating in normal sexual
relations. Sexual distress is more common among women who have
been sexually assaulted by intimates; fear and anxiety are more common
in those assaulted by strangers. Depression occurs in both groups.
Text page: 611
,Care planning for the rape victim is facilitated if the nurse understands
that the rape trauma syndrome is actually a variant of Correct Answer-
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Most of those who have been raped are eventually able to resume their
previous lives after supportive services and crisis counseling. However,
many carry with them a constant emotional trauma: flashbacks,
nightmares, fear, phobias, and other symptoms associated with
posttraumatic stress disorder.
Text page: 612
What reaction is most commonly displayed by rape victims in the
immediate aftermath of the rape? Correct Answer-Disorganization
The acute phase of the rape trauma syndrome occurs immediately after
the assault and may last for a few weeks. This stage is seen by
emergency department personnel. Nurses are the ones most involved in
dealing with these initial reactions. During this phase a great deal of
disorganization in the person's lifestyle and somatic symptoms are
common.
Text page: 612
Which statement reflects a truth about rape? Correct Answer-Most rapes
are planned.
Many myths about rape exist. Most rapes are not impulsive, spur-of-the-
moment acts, but are carefully planned and orchestrated.
, Text page: 616
Anticipatory teaching of a rape victim should include information that a
common survivor problem often developing during the long-term
reorganization phase of rape trauma syndrome is Correct Answer-
intrusive thoughts.
Just as in posttraumatic stress disorder, intrusive thoughts haunt the rape
victim in the weeks and months during which long-term reorganization
is occurring. Knowing this is a common occurrence is reassuring to the
client, who often is frightened by the symptom.
Text page: 613
A rape victim in the emergency department repeats "I don't know why
he did it." Although the nurse does not necessarily give the answer at
this juncture, the nurse correctly identifies the motivation for most
perpetrators of rape as Correct Answer-a desire to dominate and
humiliate.
Power and domination as well as humiliation of the victim are the
motivations for rape. In this scenario the nurse understands that rape is
not a sexual act. Rape is a violent expression of aggression, anger, and
the need for power.
Text page: 616
The emergency department nurse planning care for a rape victim must
realize that the emotional reaction displayed by many rape victims
