The emergency department routinely screens clients for possible abuse. Which tool is the most validated and commonly used to assess for safety when screening for abuse?

The Domestic Violence Screening Tool

The Intimate Partner Assessment

The Lethality Tool

The Mini Mental Status Exam

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. The Domestic Violence Screening Tool is used to screen for domestic violence but may not be as specifically validated for assessing immediate safety and lethality.

B. The Intimate Partner Assessment is a general tool for assessing relationships but lacks specific validation for safety concerns in abuse cases.

C. The Lethality Tool is specifically designed to assess the risk of harm or death in situations of intimate partner violence. It is widely validated and focuses on assessing immediate safety and risk.

D. The Mini Mental Status Exam is used to assess cognitive function and mental status, not specifically for abuse or safety assessment.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Maintaining eye contact is important for effective communication and showing attentiveness.

B. Allowing time for the client to respond is crucial, especially if they are processing information in a second language.

C. Using professional interpreters ensures accurate translation and avoids miscommunication.

D. Nonverbal communication can be helpful in reinforcing understanding and expressing empathy.

E. While family members might be able to provide some help, they are not always ideal as interpreters due to potential biases and confidentiality issues. Professional interpreters are preferred.

A. Tell the client that she should leave because things will not improve. B. Help the client to get her partner into an appropriate treatment program. C. Help the client to develop a plan to ensure safety, including phone numbers for emergency help. D. Assist the client to explore available resources, including shelters and legal protection. E. Communicate acceptance of the client's decision and avoid stating that the client is at fault for not leaving her partner.

Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Telling the client she should leave is not supportive and may not be appropriate; decisions about leaving should be made by the client.

B. Helping the client get her partner into a treatment program is not within the nurse's immediate role and does not address the client’s immediate safety needs.

C. Helping the client to develop a safety plan and providing emergency contact information is crucial for the client’s immediate safety and is an appropriate intervention.

D. Assisting the client to explore resources such as shelters and legal protection supports her in making informed decisions and accessing necessary help.

E. Communicating acceptance of the client's decision and avoiding blame helps build trust and ensures the client feels supported in a non-judgmental environment.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The emergency department routinely screens clients for possible abuse. Which tool is the most validated and commonly used to assess for safety when screening for abuse?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Guidelines for communicating with a client whose ability to speak and understand English is questionable include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]

Explanation

A client tells the community nurse that her partner has been abusive, but she doesn't want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply

Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

The nurse is providing home care for a client who traditionally drinks herbal tea to treat an illness. How should the nurse respond to the request for herbal tea?

A young woman has just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry and states, "It's not fair! How could he do this to me?" This remark is assessed as which of the following?

We know that human trafficking is a $30,000,000,000 a year industry. Who creates demand for sex trafficking?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with injuries and signs that may suggest intimate partner violence. Which of the following statements by the client would most likely indicate the need for further assessment and intervention?

Which nursing intervention is most likely to help a client in the Emergency Department with extensive soft tissue injuries disclose an incident of domestic violence?

An occupational nurse has evaluated a worker for disabling degenerative disc disease due to repetitive motion at work. The client has scheduled rehabilitation for strength training to attempt to improve his quality of life. This is an example of which level of prevention?

John Snow investigated death rates due to the cholera epidemic; and found it was the pump that delivered the water that was contaminated. Cholera is considered to be which type of hazard?