ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 12 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting assessment data on a client who is suspected to be a victim of violence. Which assessment data would support the suspicion that the client is a victim of abuse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Social isolation, alcohol use, and a history of childhood abuse are indicators of potential abuse, as they align with characteristics of violent families.
Question 2 of 5
A young female immigrant presents in the rural health clinic with facial bruising and a fractured nose. The client is reluctant to give details of the nature of her injuries. Which of the following should be a consideration in providing care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Battered immigrant women may fear deportation, face cultural barriers, and have limited access to resources, which the nurse must consider to provide holistic care.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the best explanation for why family violence tends to occur over multiple generations of families?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Family violence is often perpetuated through role modeling and social learning, not heredity, and not all victims become perpetrators.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are common characteristics of violent families regardless of the type of abuse that exists? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Violent families commonly exhibit social isolation, abuse of power and control, substance abuse, and intergenerational transmission, but the victim does not instigate abuse.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are common reasons why abused women remain with the abusive partner? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Dependency, low self-esteem, belief in inability to function independently, and fear of lethal retaliation are common reasons abused women stay in abusive relationships.