Author Question: The nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a woman who has been battered for a ... (Read 78 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a woman who has been battered for a second time, and recognizes that the woman is again in the cycle of violence.

The nurse knows that which of the following are characteristics of the phases of the cycle of violence? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Batterer demonstrates power and control
2. Active battering from some event
3. A loving, contrite period
4. Defeat and admission of guilt by the victim
5. Blame and punishment for inferiority

Question 2

The nurse is presenting a class on the pathophysiology of the different abortions. Some of the causes are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Chromosomal defects.
2. Insufficient or excessive hormonal levels.
3. Sexual intercourse in the first trimester.
4. Infections in the first trimester.
5. Cervical insufficiency.

alexanderhamilton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. In the tension-building phase in the cycle of violence, the batterer demonstrates power and control.
2. The acute battering incident is typically triggered by some external event or internal state of the batterer.
3. The tranquil phase in the cycle of violence is also sometimes called the honeymoon period. This phase may be characterized by extremely loving, kind, and contrite behaviors by the batterer.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Chromosomal defects are usually the cause of abortions between 4 and 8 weeks.
Rationale 2: Insufficient or excessive hormone levels usually cause an abortion by the 10th week.
Rationale 3: Sexual intercourse does not cause miscarriage.
Rationale 4: Infections can cause fetal loss in the first trimester.
Rationale 5: Later abortions usually have a maternal cause, such as an insufficient cervix.