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vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As a school nurse evaluating a child after a fight, it is imperative to understand that violent acts committed at school are often associated with which characteristics? (Select all that apply.)

1. Social ostracism
2. Physical bullying
3. Close peer relationships
4. Bullying
5. More at high schools than middle schools

Question 2

The nurse interacting with a couple and suspecting domestic abuse should look for what traits commonly found among abusive individuals?

1. Career and goal directed
2. Over-possessiveness and jealousy
3. Economically independent
4. Passivity and withdrawal

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

Children and youth may use aggression to protect their social position and to meet their social needs. School violence has been studied in terms of direct physical bullying, relational or social bullying, and sexual harassment. Physical bullying can take the form of hitting, kicking, and taking the possessions of another. Relational or social bullying targets social relationships to hurt another person; this can include spreading rumors and threatening social ostracism. Ostracism is the psychological weapon that the school abuser uses to alienate a victim from friends. School violence is youth violence that happens on school property and on the way to or from or during school and school-sponsored events. School violence is a subset of youth violence and typically includes those between the ages of 10 and 24 years, although it can begin much earlier.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

There are many traits of an abuser, but over-possessiveness and excessive jealousy are key determinants. Control and the need to dominate are also seen significantly within the abuser population, as is dependence on an elder for financial support and accommodation. Being career and goal directed have not been identified as typical characteristics of abusive individuals.