Exam 32: Trauma

An individual who has experienced which type of trauma is likely to be most resilient?

The nurse is completing a morning assessment on an older adult Asian client. Assessment findings reveal circular red welts over the client's upper back with several bruised areas. Which nursing action is the most appropriate?

Which nursing interventions would be appropriate for a client demonstrating extreme anxiety related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a victim of rape. Which interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

A client recovering from a rape tells the nurse that flashbacks do occur but can be managed. Which techniques should the nurse suggest to the client for managing flashbacks about the event? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a client who experienced several fractures as a result of intimate partner violence. Which intervention is the most appropriate to include when planning care for the client?

A client, who was raped and refuses to see any male healthcare providers, tells the nurse that she had an "incident" that she does not want to talk about, and wants a bed by the door. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the client?

The nurse is reviewing the effectiveness of care provided to a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. Which outcomes would indicate the interventions in the plan of care have been effective? Select all that apply.

If a pregnant woman sustains multisystem trauma, in which order should assessment occur?

An older adult man is transported to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. Which risk factors for the older adult could have contributed to the crash? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to teach a class about date rape to a group of college-age students. When discussing date rape drugs, which method of prevention should the nurse include in her presentation?

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During a review of the client's history, the nurse is made aware that the client suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts. While interviewing the client, the client tells the nurse he is feeling extremely irritable and that the main reason he is there is because he has been having frequent nightmares. Based on the assessment findings, which medication prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?

The nurse is caring for several clients in the emergency department. Which individual is a victim of community violence?

An older adult client is brought into the emergency room after experiencing a fall. The nurse suspects elder abuse. Which assessment findings support the nurse's suspicions? Select all that apply.

What type of communication should the nurse employ when caring for a client who has suffered trauma?

A client witnessed a violent bank robbery. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a 2-year-old client. When assessing the client's risk for abuse, which factors increase this client's risk? Select all that apply.

A young client is brought into the emergency department by a friend who says the client was "beat up" at school. The client has bruising and lacerations to the face and torso. The client is reluctant to provide the names of parents or a home address. What can the nurse safely assume about this client?

A child is admitted to the hospital with physical injuries. Which assessment findings would indicate that the child is a victim of abuse? Select all that apply.

A client is brought into the emergency department after being assaulted. The provider suspects that the client has a spinal cord injury. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse anticipate based on the data collected? Select all that apply.