Chapter 05: Violence Against Women Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 05: Violence Against Women Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Historically, what was the justification for the victimization of women? a. Women were regarded as possessions. b. Women were the ―weaker sex.‖ c. Control of women was necessary to protect them. d. Women were created subordinate to men. CORRECT ANSWER: A Misogyny, patriarchy, devaluation of women, power imbalance, a view of women as property, gender-role stereotyping, and acceptance of aggressive male behaviors as appropriate contributed and continue to contribute to the subordinate status of women in many of the world‘s societies. Viewing women as the ―weaker sex‖ is a cultural and modern stereotype that contributes to the victimization of women. Control of women to protect them is another cultural and modern stereotype that contributes to the victimization of women. Yet another cultural stereotype that contributes to the victimization of women is the idea that women were created as subordinate to men. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: pp. 98-99 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. What is the primary theme of the feminist perspective regarding violence against women? a. Role of testosterone as the underlying cause of men‘s violent behavior b. Basic human instinctual drive toward aggression c. Male dominance and coercive control over women d. Cultural norm of violence in Western society CORRECT ANSWER: C The contemporary social view of violence is derived from the feminist theory. With the primary theme of male dominance and coercive control, this view enhances an understanding of all forms of violence against women, including wife battering, stranger and acquaintance rape, incest, and sexual harassment in the workplace. The role of testosterone as an underlying cause of men‘s violent behavior, the basic human instinctual drive toward aggression, and the cultural norm of violence in Western society are not associated with the feminist perspective regarding violence against women. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 100 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 3. Which trait is least likely to be displayed by a woman experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)? a. Socially isolated b. Assertive personality c. Struggling with depression d. Dependent partner in a relationship CORRECT ANSWER: B Every segment of society is represented among women who are suffering abuse. However, traits of assertiveness, independence, and willingness to take a stand have been documented as more characteristic of women who are in nonviolent relationships. Women who are financially more dependent have fewer resources and support systems, exhibit symptoms of depression, and are more often seen as victims. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze REF: pp. 101-102 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 4. A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been a victim of IPV? a. The woman and her partner are having an argument that is loud and hostile. b. The woman has injuries on various parts of her body that are in different stages of healing. c. Examination reveals a fractured arm and fresh bruises. d. She avoids making eye contact and is hesitant to CORRECT ANSWERwer questions. CORRECT ANSWER: B The client may have multiple injuries in various stages of healing that indicates a pattern of violence. An argument is not always an indication of battering. A fractured arm and fresh bruises could be caused by the reported fall and do not necessarily indicate IPV. It may be normal for the woman to be reticent and have a dull affect. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze REF: p. 107 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 5. Which statement is most accurate regarding the reporting of IPV in the United States? a. Asian women report more IPV than do other minority groups. b. Caucasian women report less IPV than do non-CaucasiCORRECT ANSWER. c. Native-American women report IPV at a rate similar to other groups. d. African-American women are less likely to report IPV than Caucasian women. CORRECT ANSWER: B Caucasian women report less IPV than other ethnic groups. Asian women report significantly less IPV than do other racial groups. Native-American and Alaska Native women report significantly more IPV than do women of any other racial background. African-American women tend to report violence at a slightly higher rate than Caucasian women.