Author Question: An adult tells the nurse, My partner abuses me most often when drinking. The drinking has increased ... (Read 202 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An adult tells the nurse, My partner abuses me most often when drinking. The drinking has increased lately, but I always get an apology afterward and a box of candy. I've considered leaving but haven't been able to bring myself to actually do it.

Which phase in the cycle of violence prevents the patient from leaving?

a. Tension building
b. Acute battering
c. Honeymoon
d. Recovery

Question 2

Several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of illnesses and injuries. Which finding would create a high index of suspicion for child abuse? The child who has:

a. repeated middle ear infections
b. severe colic
c. bite marks
d. croup

spencer.martell · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The honeymoon stage is characterized by kindly, loving behaviors toward the abused spouse when the perpetrator feels remorseful. The victim believes the promises and drops plans to leave or seek legal help. The tension-building stage is characterized by minor violence in the form of abusive verbalization or pushing. The acute battering stage involves the abuser beating the victim. The violence cycle does not include a recovery stage.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Injuries such as immersion or cigarette burns, facial fractures, whiplash, bite marks, traumatic injuries, bruises, and fractures in various stages of healing suggest the possibility of abuse. In older children, vague complaints such as back pain may also be suspicious. Ear infections, colic, and croup are not problems induced by violence.