Domestic Violence and the Healthcare
Professional Quiz
How many men are victims of domestic violence each year? - ANS 3.2 million
Medical records cannot be used as legal evidence to support a victim's claim of abuse. - ANS
False
Possible motivators for pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence to get help is the
desire to change their life and to be a good parent. - ANS True
Which of the following can be perpetrators of domestic violence against the elderly? - ANS All of
the above
How many tweens say their friends are victims of dating violence? - ANS 1 in 5
Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence suffer abuse or neglect at much
higher rates of up to: - ANS 60%
You should avoid judgmental comments and negative characterizations when documenting a
patient's file. - ANS True
Domestic violence is the victimization of an individual with whom the abuser has not had an
intimate or romantic relationship. - ANS False
Domestic violence includes: - ANS All of the above
How many children are exposed to domestic violence each year? - ANS 1 in 15
What percentage of pregnant women receive prenatal care? - ANS 96%
Threat of "outing" is one reason victims of domestic violence in the LGBT community are
substantially less likely to come forward. - ANS True
The two categories of domestic violence against the elderly are: domestic violence of old age
and late onset domestic violence. - ANS False
Once a patient has confirmed domestic violence, one step you should take is to help the victim
assess their immediate safety and the safety of any involved children. - ANS True
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