NSG 3450 Exam 4 Version 1 And 2NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 4

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VERSION 1

Which problem is observed in children who regularly witness acts of

violence in their family? Select all that apply:

• phobias
• low self-esteem
• major depressive ds
• narcissistic personality ds
• PTSD

A, B, C, E

What situation associated w/ a caregiver presents the greatest risk that an older adult will experience abuse by that caregiver?

• the caregiver is a single male relative
• the caregiver was neglected as a child
• the caregiver is under the age of 30 1 / 4

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• the caregiver has little experience with the elderly

B

What safety-related responsibility does the nurse have in any situation of suspected of abuse?

• protect the pt from future abuse by the abuser
• inform the suspected abuser that the authorities have been notified
• arrange for counseling for all involved parties but especially the pt
• report suspected abuse to the proper authorities

D

The nurse is assisting a pt to identify safety issues that may occur now that she has left an abusive partner. What telephone numbers should

be available to the pt? Select all that apply:

• police department
• an abuse hotline
• a responsible friend or family member
• a domestic violence shelter
• the hospital emergency department

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Secondary effects of abuse often manifest as arrested development in

children due to the fact that:

• coping is easier than emotional growth
• energy for development is diverted to coping
• children cannot differentiate love from abuse
• abuse fosters a sense of belonging, even if dysfunctional

B

The use of patient-centered interview technique works well for gathering info about abusive situations. it is a good use of clinical time

to sit near the pt and:

• establish trust and rapport
• ask lots of questions
• interrupt the pt's story to allow for decompression
• utilize closed-ended questions

A

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The abused person is often in a dependent position, relying on the abuser for basic needs. At particular risk are children and the elderly

due to:

• the love they have for parents and children
• their limited options
• the need to feel safe at home
• other relatives do not want the

B

An appropriate expected outcome in individual therapy regarding the

perpetrator of abuse would be:

• a decrease in family interaction so that there are fewer opportunities

for abuse to occur

• the perpetrator will recognize destructive patterns of behavior and

learn alternate responses

• the perpetrator will no longer live with the family but have

supervised contact while undergoing intensive inpatient therapy

• a triad of treatment modalities, including medication, counseling,

and role-playing opportunities B

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