chp 30: violence

Question 0

a nurse is caring for an adult client who is the victim of intimate partner abue. the client doesnt wish to report the violence to law enforcement authorities. which of the following nursing actions is of highest priority

Answer 0

advise the client the location of women’s shelters

Question 1

a charge nurse is leading a peer group discussion about family and community violence. which of the following statements by a member of the group indicates a need for further teaching

Answer 1

entering an intimate relationship increases the risk for violence

Question 2

a nurse is preparing to asses an infant who has shaken baby syndrome. which of the following is an expected finding

Answer 2

resp depression
retina hemorhage
altered level of consciousness
an increase in head circumference

Question 3

a nurse working in an ED is assessing a child who reports abdominal pain when conducting a head-to-toe assessment, which of the following findings should alert the nurse to possible abuse

Answer 3

round burn marks on forearms

areas of ecchymosis on torso

Question 4

a nurse is preparing a community education seminar about family violence when discussing the types of violence, the nurse should include which of the following

Answer 4

intentionality causing an older adult to fall is an example of physical violence