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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 41 : Caring for Survivors of Violence and Abuse Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is presenting a program to a church group about domestic violence. During the presentation, a member of the audience asks the nurse to explain what intergenerational transmission of violence means because he has seen that phrase used in the media. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intergenerational transmission of violence refers to the tendency for individuals who grow up in violent homes to engage in domestic violence as adults (
B), due to learned behaviors. Neurochemical imbalances (
A) are not the primary cause, no specific gene (
C) is confirmed, and skipping generations (
D) is inaccurate.
Question 2 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about intimate partner violence (IPV). The group demonstrates understanding of this topic when they identify which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Men often do not perceive behaviors like slapping or shoving as abuse (
B), underreporting IPV due to social stigma. Women are more likely to be seriously injured (
A), IPV in same-sex couples occurs at similar rates (
C), and reactions differ by gender (
D) due to societal and psychological factors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a survivor of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse determines that the survivor?s partner is using power and control over the client through coercion and threats. Which client statement would lead the nurse to suspect this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Threatening to report to child services (
C) is a clear example of coercion and threats, a tactic of power and control in IPV. Denying abuse (
A) is gaslighting, controlling social interactions (
B) is isolation, and acting superior (
D) is emotional abuse, but threats (
C) are most indicative of coercion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for an adolescent and young adult community group about stalking. Which group would the nurse identify as having the highest risk of being stalked?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Women ages 18 to 24 (
D) have the highest risk of being stalked, particularly due to their vulnerability in dating and social contexts. Other groups (A, B,
C) face lower risks, with women in this age range consistently showing higher prevalence in stalking statistics.
Question 5 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of abuse. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify stalking as a crime of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stalking is a crime of intimidation (
B), involving behaviors intended to control or frighten the victim. It is not always violent (
A), jealousy (
C) is a motive not a crime, and fear (
D) is an outcome, not the defining characteristic.