NUR 426 Exam 3: Questions & Answers
what is collective violence?(Ans- when a group, nation, community, or gang uses violence against another group
example: rape as a weapon of war, terrorism, wars
what is the difference between community violence, stranger violence, and interpersonal violence?(Ans-
- community violence: between people who may or may not know each
other and occurs outside the home
ex: group fights and public shootings
- stranger violence: individuals who do not know each other
ex: random muggings
- interpersonal violence: use of physical force or power against other
individuals or groups of individuals from a different group
ex: KKK lynchings or other hate crimes
what age group has the highest risk for unintentional injuries?(Ans- people between 15-24 years old; MVCs are leading cause
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what is the DOVE tool?(Ans- Domestic Violence Enhanced Perinatal Home Visits; used to determine the effectiveness of IPV screening.***If IPV is reported, further assessment, appropriate referrals, and safety plans should be addressed
What is the nurse family partnership model?(Ans- The Nurse Family Partnership model has been shown to prevent child maltreatment by utilizing child home visits.
Nurses visit young first-time moms starting early in pregnancy and continuing through the child's second birthday to focus on selective protective barriers.
what are the safety protections that should be in place at a community center?(Ans- two regular doors next to revolving doors brightly lit exit signs no flammable wall decor
what are some examples of psychoactive substances?(Ans- alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, some pain meds, heroin, LSD, cocaine, amphetamines 2 / 3
What is tolerance to a drug?(Ans- Drug tolerance describes what happens when your body gets used to a drug over time. People have to increase their dose to feel an effect.
what are the three types of distracted driving?(Ans-
- visual: eyes leave the road
- manual: hands leave the wheel
- cognitive: mind leaves driving
what do we need to ask when we assess substance use in patients?(Ans- substance quantify frequency duration pattern of use
what substances are the leading causes of preventable deaths?(Ans- smoking and alcohol abuse
what are the signs and symptoms of methamphetamine use?(Ans- may appear euphoric, tremulous, anorexic, dilated pupils, diaphoresis, weight loss, dilated pupils, hallucinations, strong body odor,
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