While making a home visit, the nurse suspects that a child is ...

[saraeharris]

While making a home visit, the nurse suspects that a child is experiencing psychological maltreatment. What did the nurse observe in the home?
 
  A) Scolding one child for playing with matches
  B) Belittling the child in front of the nurse and other siblings
  C) Punishing one child for crossing the street without assistance
  D) Asking one child to perform a song on the piano for the nurse

Question 2

The nurse is visiting the home of a family with a previous history of physical neglect. Which observation indicates that interventions have not been successful?
 
  A) The mother feeds the children a total vegetarian diet.
  B) The father encourages male children to play high school football.
  C) The mother worries that immunizations will be painful for the children.
  D) The father allows the children to stay home from school whenever they desire.

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Psychological maltreatment includes constant belittling a child. Children who are psychologically maltreated this way are likely to have difficulty becoming emotionally confident adults. This type of maltreatment is the most difficult form of maltreatment to detect because it may occur only in the home. Scolding for using matches, punishment for crossing the street without assistance, and asking to perform a song on the piano are not observations that support psychological maltreatment.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Not requiring a child to attend school may be interpreted as neglect. Following a vegetarian diet, encouraging participating in sports, and concern about immunization discomfort do not indicate that interventions to address physical neglect have not been successful.

[saraeharris]

Thank you

[diana chang]

Happy to help you