OB ch. 9

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b

A battered pregnant woman reports to the nurse that her husband has stopped hitting her and promises never to hurt her again. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? a. "That's great. I wish you both the best." b. "Remember, the cycle of violence often repeats itself." c. "He probably didn't mean to hurt you." d. "You need to consider leaving him."

c

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about intimate partner violence. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the presentation? a. Abuse primarily affects young, unmarried women. b. Until the 1990s, society tended to legitimize a man's control over a woman. c. Abuse in homosexual relationships may go unreported for fear of harassment. d. Children who witness abuse of a parent are less likely to become batterers.

a

As part of a local college awareness program, a nurse is interviewing several of the participants about their views on rape. Which statement would lead the nurse to determine that teaching about rape is necessary? a. "A woman can avoid being raped. If she doesn't want it to happen, then it won't." b. "Most victims of rape never report the episode to the police or tell anyone about it." c. "What a woman wears has no effect on whether or not she will be raped." d. "Women who are raped may require several years to recover emotionally and physically."

c

The nurse is conducting a class on rape prevention for a group of young adult women and is describing the various types of date rape drugs. Which drug would the nurse describe as causing a separation in perception and sensation? a. rohypnol b. gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) c. ketamine d. diazepam

a

When implementing an intervention for a woman in an abusive situation, what is the primary goal? a. The woman will regain a sense of control in her life. b. The woman will be removed from her abusive relationship. c. The woman will be able to care for herself. d. The woman will be able to stand up to her abuser .

d

Which statement is false regarding emergency contraception (EC)? a. EC works by preventing fertilization, ovulation, or implantation. b. EC is most effective if it is taken within 12 hours of rape. c. EC simply contains the same hormones that are found in birth control pills. d. EC will disrupt an established pregnancy if taken within 72 hours.

c

A client who is abused fails to report the abuse primarily because of which reason? a. She does not want anyone to know. b. She thinks it will not happen again. c. She feels responsible for causing the incident. d. She feels lucky to be alive.

d

A woman has just confided in the nurse that her partner slapped and kicked her that morning. What is the best response by the nurse? a. "Oh my goodness, I cannot believe that happened to you. You poor thing, I feel terrible for you." b. "Maybe he didn't mean to do it. Have you talked with him about it?" c. "Is this the first and only time he has done anything?" d. "It's very brave of you to tell me all this. Help is available if you choose it."

a, b, d, e, f

It is important for a nurse working in pediatrics to understand problems that children face when they have grown up around abuse. Studies indicate that children who witness intimate partner violence are at risk for developing which problems? Select all that apply. a. psychiatric disorders b. developmental problems c. failure to thrive syndrome d. school failures e. violence against others f. low self-esteem

bac

Place the three phases of intimate partner violence in the order in which they occur. All options must be used. a. acute violence phase b. tension-building phase c. honeymoon phase

a

When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to: a. ask the client about the injuries and if they are related to abuse. b. encourage the client to leave the batterer immediately. c. set up an appointment with a domestic violence counselor. d. ask the suspected abuser about the victim's injuries.

b

When a pregnant client is abused during her pregnancy, what complication is likely to occur after birth due to the abuse? a. edema b. postpartum depression c. low birth weight d. schizophrenia

d

When teaching a group of young adult women about the cycle of violence, the nurse would describe which behavior as eventually disappearing as the violence becomes accelerated over time? a. excessive hostility and friction b. loss of control c. denial of the seriousness of the injuries d. apologies for the pain and abuse

c

When the nurse is alone with a client, the client says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home, and I know he hates that." Which response would be most appropriate? a. "What else did you do to make him so angry with you?" b. "You need to start to clean the house early in the day." c. "It is not your fault. No one deserves to be hurt." d. "Remember, he works hard and you need to meet his needs."

d

Which approach would be most appropriate when counseling a woman who is a suspected victim of violence? a. Offer her a pamphlet about the local battered women's shelter. b. Call her at home to ask her some questions about her marriage. c. Wait until she comes in a few more times to make a better assessment. d. Ask, "Have you ever been physically hurt by your partner?"


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