NSE 203- WEEKS 5-10 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT.
What is intimate partner violence? Answer - spousal violence, physical or
sexual violences, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, most commonly
done by men, women are at greater risk for sexual abuse
What is sexual assault? Answer - sexual activity in the absence of voluntary
agreement
What is child abuse? Answer - violence, mistreatment, or neglect that a child
or adolescent may experience while in the care of someone they trust or
depend upon, misuse of power
also involves exposure to IPV and neglect, as well as sexual and physical abuse,
and emotional mistreatment
What is elder abuse? Answer - interpersonal violence that stems from
vulnerability with age, women are at a higher risk than men
Is IPV under-reported? Answer - Yes!
What are the health effects of violence? Answer - - direct effects of physical
injuries, bruises or fractures
- chronic health problems, chronic pain, arthritis, STIs, etc
- mental health problems
,- child maltreatment has long term psychological effects
- cognitive disabilities, changes in brain structure
As a HCP, are you legally required to report child abuse? Answer - YES
As a HCP, how should you respond to a client experiencing violence? Answer - -
trauma-informed approach
- recognize that people are usually abused by those closest to them
- routinely inquire about home/work life and how it affects health
- be alert for red flags
- women who experience IPV access healthcare more
- may not identify experience as abuse and may be ashamed or anticipate
judgement
- assessment should be:
trauma-informed approach
listening, no judgement, accepting, open
high index of suspicion
collaborative
this is not your fault
focus on strengths/validate worth and concern
- enhance safety and support
for elder abuse, a broad understanding of their life circumstances, general
health considerations, physical findings inconsistent with history provided
should be noted
- LEGALLY REQUIRED to report abuse if the older adult lives in a retirement or
long term care home
- any child may be at risk of abuse no matter their ethnic group
- neglect is most common form of child abuse
, - importance of providing good care to all even perpetrators
- integrate awareness of possibility of maltreatment into every assessment
What examinations should you perform when dealing with a client
experiencing violence? Answer - - history taking when appropriate, keep in
mind potential trauma
- head to toe visual examination
- collection of forensic evidence
- unbiased language, do not sanitize words
- detailed note-taking
- photographic documentation
What is human trafficking? Answer - the illegal movement of people, typically
for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation
How are nurses relevant to assessing human trafficking? Answer - - nurses are
ideally positioned to screen identify, care for, and refer
- health care problems: gynecological/obstetric problems, primary care
neglected, untreated med problems and trauma
- warning signs: physical and emotional
safety concerns and safety planning
- nurses should examine own perceptions
- trauma informed care is essential with a respectful and non judgemental
approach
How should a human trafficking assessment tool be used? Answer - -
assessment tool screens for elements that may indicate the possibility of
human trafficking
- not a clinical tool, rather you use it to guide your conversation
2026 UPDATE | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT.
What is intimate partner violence? Answer - spousal violence, physical or
sexual violences, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, most commonly
done by men, women are at greater risk for sexual abuse
What is sexual assault? Answer - sexual activity in the absence of voluntary
agreement
What is child abuse? Answer - violence, mistreatment, or neglect that a child
or adolescent may experience while in the care of someone they trust or
depend upon, misuse of power
also involves exposure to IPV and neglect, as well as sexual and physical abuse,
and emotional mistreatment
What is elder abuse? Answer - interpersonal violence that stems from
vulnerability with age, women are at a higher risk than men
Is IPV under-reported? Answer - Yes!
What are the health effects of violence? Answer - - direct effects of physical
injuries, bruises or fractures
- chronic health problems, chronic pain, arthritis, STIs, etc
- mental health problems
,- child maltreatment has long term psychological effects
- cognitive disabilities, changes in brain structure
As a HCP, are you legally required to report child abuse? Answer - YES
As a HCP, how should you respond to a client experiencing violence? Answer - -
trauma-informed approach
- recognize that people are usually abused by those closest to them
- routinely inquire about home/work life and how it affects health
- be alert for red flags
- women who experience IPV access healthcare more
- may not identify experience as abuse and may be ashamed or anticipate
judgement
- assessment should be:
trauma-informed approach
listening, no judgement, accepting, open
high index of suspicion
collaborative
this is not your fault
focus on strengths/validate worth and concern
- enhance safety and support
for elder abuse, a broad understanding of their life circumstances, general
health considerations, physical findings inconsistent with history provided
should be noted
- LEGALLY REQUIRED to report abuse if the older adult lives in a retirement or
long term care home
- any child may be at risk of abuse no matter their ethnic group
- neglect is most common form of child abuse
, - importance of providing good care to all even perpetrators
- integrate awareness of possibility of maltreatment into every assessment
What examinations should you perform when dealing with a client
experiencing violence? Answer - - history taking when appropriate, keep in
mind potential trauma
- head to toe visual examination
- collection of forensic evidence
- unbiased language, do not sanitize words
- detailed note-taking
- photographic documentation
What is human trafficking? Answer - the illegal movement of people, typically
for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation
How are nurses relevant to assessing human trafficking? Answer - - nurses are
ideally positioned to screen identify, care for, and refer
- health care problems: gynecological/obstetric problems, primary care
neglected, untreated med problems and trauma
- warning signs: physical and emotional
safety concerns and safety planning
- nurses should examine own perceptions
- trauma informed care is essential with a respectful and non judgemental
approach
How should a human trafficking assessment tool be used? Answer - -
assessment tool screens for elements that may indicate the possibility of
human trafficking
- not a clinical tool, rather you use it to guide your conversation
