OB EXAM Female Partner Abuse/ Intimate Partner Violence

what exists in an abusive relationship

A cycle of violence

what is phase 2 of the cycle of violence

Acute Battering explosion of violence,

what reflects avoidance?

Emotional Numbing, and Social Withdrawal

hyperarrousal symptoms of PTSD include

Hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD include exaggerated startle response and irritability.

A victim of rape is exhibiting symptoms of PTSD which the nurse interprets as indicative of intrusion. Which symptoms would the client be exhibiting? Select all that apply

Nightmares, Flashbacks, Recurrent Thoughts

A nurse is providing care to a woman who is a victim of abuse. Applying the ABCDEs of care, place the actions in the order that reflects this framework from first to last. All options must be used.

Reassure the woman that she is not alone. Express the belief that violence against women is not acceptable. Ensure confidentiality of information. Document the findings. Provide education about the cycle of violence. Ensure that she has resources and a plan of action for when she decides to leave.

what does the SAVE model assess for?

S-Screen for abuse every visit Ask direct or indirect questions about the signs of abuse Validate you believe her Evaluate immediate safety

Abusers use whatever it takes to control a situation including?

emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse

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?

ketamine

what does GHB do?

produces euphoria, an out-of-body high, sleepiness, increased sex drive, and memory loss. It may cause unconsciousness, depression, and coma.

what does the drug Rhophonol do?

produces memory loss up to 8 hours

what is Phase 1 of the Cycle of Violence

tension Building: verbal or minor battery may occur

what is phase 3 of the cycle of violence

the batterer becomes loving kind aplogetic, expresses guilt then makes the victim feel responsible