The school nurse is aware that Pete has requested aspirin three times during the past week because his back hurts. The nurse has noticed that Pete often wears long-sleeved sweaters and sweatshirts even in warm weather.
The nurse suspects that Pete may be the victim of physical abuse. When asked to explain the reason for his ongoing backache, the nurse would anticipate Pete would:
A) Explain that his father is beating him on a regular basis.
B) Give a far-fetched explanation not logically connected to his injuries.
C) Give the same reason his sister would give were she asked to explain his injuries.
D) Carefully explain that his mother disciplines him because she loves him.
Question 2
A nurse is conducting a public information seminar on the topic of rape at a local community center. The nurse should explain to the audience that the majority of rapes:
A) Are committed by sadistic perpetrators who plan the rape before committing it and experience erotic enjoyment in response to the victim's suffering.
B) Target very young or very elderly victims, involve extreme force, and often result in victim injury.
C) Are not planned ahead of time and result from the perpetrator being obsessed with uncontrollable sexual urges.
D) Target victims near the age of the perpetrators and involve minimal physical force and intimidation in controlling victims.
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