Week 12 Intimate Partner Violence Flashcards
What priority intervention will the registered nurse (RN) implement for the client that demands to go home with the partner after admitting that there is physical abuse in the home setting?
physically restrain the client while the partner is arrested for suspicion of abuse
explain to the client that the RN will not be legally responsible if further injury occurs
provide discharge education for management of injury during the healing process
provide the client with contact information for the National Domestic Violence Hotline
provide the client with contact information for the National Domestic Violence Hotline
This answer is correct because providing the client with contact information for the National Domestic Violence Hotline is the priority intervention the RN will implement. It is the RN’s responsibility to provide the victim partner with information regarding resources available if the victim partner decides to remain in the relationship/dwelling. This information can be for the national hotline as well as local shelters and organizations.
The registered nurse (RN) realizes that the victim is at greatest risk for injury from the partner at what point in the relationship?
at the beginning of the relationship
after several years of the abusive relationship
as the victim becomes more submissive to the abuser
when the victim moves towards independence from the abuser
when the victim moves towards independence from the abuser
This answer is correct because when the victim moves towards independence from the abuser is when the victim is at the greatest risk. It is not easy for the victim partner to make the move towards independence due to the abuse. Once the victim partner does decide to leave (which demonstrates independence), this is when the partner is at greatest risk for increased abuse. A safe exit plan must be established so that the move occurs quickly to decrease the risk for the victim partner.
After establishing rapport and trust with the client that has sustained a dislocated shoulder, which question will the registered nurse (RN) ask to help identify the presence of intimate partner abuse? Select all that apply.
‘Do you aggravate your partner to the point of anger?”
“Do you feel safe in your home with your partner?”
“Is anyone in your home or life hurting you?”
“Has anyone threatened you with physical harm?”
“Has anyone verbally threatened you in the last weeks?”
“Do you feel safe in your home with your partner?”
“Is anyone in your home or life hurting you?”
“Has anyone threatened you with physical harm?”
“Has anyone verbally threatened you in the last weeks?”
Intimate partner abuse (violence) occurs between two people that reside in the same dwelling. The abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual, or financial in nature. It is necessary for the RN to establish trust and rapport prior to asking personal type questions. The client needs to feel safe if information related to abuse is to be obtained. Implementing non-accusatory type questions can be helpful in obtaining information.
While working with a client that has sustained a dislocated shoulder, the registered nurse (RN) becomes concerned about intimate partner abuse and implements what priority intervention?
ask the partner to explain what occurred while providing care for the client
ask the client what occurred while providing care and with the partner at bedside
call security to remove the partner to a holding room while providing client care
instruct the partner to wait outside the room prior to asking any questions of the client
instruct the partner to wait outside the room prior to asking any questions of the client
This answer is correct because instructing the partner to wait outside the room prior to asking any questions of the client is the priority intervention the RN will implement. If information of abuse is to be obtained, it is necessary to provide the victim partner privacy and safety. This can only be accomplished if the abusive partner is not in the room with the client.
While working with a client that has sustained a dislocated shoulder, the registered nurse (RN) becomes concerned about intimate partner abuse based on what personality trait is noted in the partner who remains at the client’s bedside?
kind, caring, and attentive to the client
concerned for the client’s comfort
helpful and encouraging to the client
controlling and not allowing the client to speak
controlling and not allowing the client to speak
This answer is correct because the partner being controlling and not allowing the client to speak is a personality trait that concerns the RN of intimate partner abuse. The abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal, psychologic, sexual, or financial in nature. The abusive partner displays characteristics of jealousy and possessiveness. The abusive partner implements various techniques to control the thoughts and actions of the victim partner.
