chapter 27 Sexual Assault

Question 1

acute phase

Answer 1

the acute phase of the rape-trauma syndrome occurs immediately after the assault and may last for 2 to 3 weeks.

there is a great deal of disorganization in the person’s lifestyle, and somatic symptoms are common

the most common initial reactions are shock, numbness and disbelief.

Question 2

attempted rape

Answer 2

it includes physical attempts and verbal threats of rape

Question 3

controlled style of coping

Answer 3

ambiguous reactions:

• confusion, incoherence, disorientation
• masked facies
• calm, subdued appearance
• shock, numbness, confusion, disbelief
• distractibility, difficulty making decisions

Question 4

expressed style of coping

Answer 4

overt behaviors:

• crying, sobbing
• smiling, laughing, joking
• restlessness, agitation, hysteria
• volatility, anger
• confusion, incoherence, disorientation
• tenseness

Question 5

long-term reorganization phase

Answer 5

it occurs 2 or more weeks after the rape

nurses who initially care for survivors can help them anticipate and prepare for the reactions they are likely to experience which include:

• intrusive thoughts
• increased activity
• increased emotional lability

fear and phobias develop as a defensive reaction to the rape

Question 6

rape

Answer 6

it is one type of sexual assault. Rape is nonconsensual vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, obtained by force or by threat of bodily harm or when a person is incapable of giving consent.

Question 7

sexual assault

Answer 7

it is any type of sexual activity to which the victim does not consent, and it ranges from inappropriate touching to penetration. it can also occur verbally over the phone or online

being forced into activities such as prostitution, posing for pornographic photographs and appearing in pornographic videos are all examples of sexual assault.