RON/BIO INTERPERSONAL
VIOLENCE
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, 1.A 7-year-old child sustains a fractured femur in a bicycle accident. The admission x-ray films reveal evidence of fractures on other long
bones in various stages of healing. Which would the nurse suspect as the cause of the fracture?-: child abuse
2.Which behavior is an early sign of an abusive personality? Select all that apply.: Verbal abusive jealous, controlling enforces rigid sex
roles hypersensitive, easily insulted isolates partner from family and friends makes others responsible for their feelings
3.Which term describes a display of anger that is socially unacceptable?: agression 4. Identify factors associated with an increased
incidence of abuse within a family. Select all that apply: Pregnancy drug abuse sexual orientation
5. The nurse is working with a child who was physically abused by a parent. Which is the most important goal for this family?: The child
will live in a safe environment 6. Which additional assessments should be conducted on an 18-year-old woman who was confused when
found on the bathroom floor and her urinal- ysis tested positive for flunitrazepam?: Assess for signs of sexual assault
7.Which intervention is the priority when suspicion of child abuse is confirmed?-: Protecting the total well being of the child
8.A client who has a history of aggressive, violent behavior becomes very angry and starts screaming at the nurse and pounding on the
table. Which assessment is the priority?: Degree of control over the behavior
9.During a home visit, the nurse discovers that a child in the household has a disability has been experiencing seizures. The childs
parent appears indifferent to the childs physical, emotional or medical needs and seems to provoke seizure episodes by harsh verbal
exchanges with he child. Where should the nurse direct a referral?: Child protective services
10 The nurse notes bruises on the pregnant clients face and abdomen. There are no bruises on her legs and arms. Further assessment is
required to confirm which condition?: domestic abuse
11. The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor who reports that she fell down the stairs and hit her chest and abdomen. Bruises
are apparent on the left part of the clients lower abdomen, the back of each shoulder and on both wrists. After obtaining vital signs,
assessing the client, and interpreting the fetal monitor strip which action would the nurse take next?: Ask the client if she feels safe at
home
12. Which important nursing action would be taken after a health care provider prescribes losartan for a client?: monitor the clients
blood pressure
13. An older client is treated in the emergency department for soft tissue injuries that the medical team suspects might be caused by
physical abuse. An adult child states that the client is confused and often falls down. A mini mental examination indicates that the client
is oriented to person, place and time. Which action would the nurse take next?: Interview the client without the presence of family
members
14. Which behavior is client diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder displaying when after being refused a sleeping pill the
client throws a book at the nurse?: acting out
VIOLENCE
[ ]
, 1.A 7-year-old child sustains a fractured femur in a bicycle accident. The admission x-ray films reveal evidence of fractures on other long
bones in various stages of healing. Which would the nurse suspect as the cause of the fracture?-: child abuse
2.Which behavior is an early sign of an abusive personality? Select all that apply.: Verbal abusive jealous, controlling enforces rigid sex
roles hypersensitive, easily insulted isolates partner from family and friends makes others responsible for their feelings
3.Which term describes a display of anger that is socially unacceptable?: agression 4. Identify factors associated with an increased
incidence of abuse within a family. Select all that apply: Pregnancy drug abuse sexual orientation
5. The nurse is working with a child who was physically abused by a parent. Which is the most important goal for this family?: The child
will live in a safe environment 6. Which additional assessments should be conducted on an 18-year-old woman who was confused when
found on the bathroom floor and her urinal- ysis tested positive for flunitrazepam?: Assess for signs of sexual assault
7.Which intervention is the priority when suspicion of child abuse is confirmed?-: Protecting the total well being of the child
8.A client who has a history of aggressive, violent behavior becomes very angry and starts screaming at the nurse and pounding on the
table. Which assessment is the priority?: Degree of control over the behavior
9.During a home visit, the nurse discovers that a child in the household has a disability has been experiencing seizures. The childs
parent appears indifferent to the childs physical, emotional or medical needs and seems to provoke seizure episodes by harsh verbal
exchanges with he child. Where should the nurse direct a referral?: Child protective services
10 The nurse notes bruises on the pregnant clients face and abdomen. There are no bruises on her legs and arms. Further assessment is
required to confirm which condition?: domestic abuse
11. The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor who reports that she fell down the stairs and hit her chest and abdomen. Bruises
are apparent on the left part of the clients lower abdomen, the back of each shoulder and on both wrists. After obtaining vital signs,
assessing the client, and interpreting the fetal monitor strip which action would the nurse take next?: Ask the client if she feels safe at
home
12. Which important nursing action would be taken after a health care provider prescribes losartan for a client?: monitor the clients
blood pressure
13. An older client is treated in the emergency department for soft tissue injuries that the medical team suspects might be caused by
physical abuse. An adult child states that the client is confused and often falls down. A mini mental examination indicates that the client
is oriented to person, place and time. Which action would the nurse take next?: Interview the client without the presence of family
members
14. Which behavior is client diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder displaying when after being refused a sleeping pill the
client throws a book at the nurse?: acting out
