Domestic Violence and the Healthcare
Professional Quiz
About how many men are victims of domestic violence each year? - answer3.2 million
Medical records cannot be used as legal evidence to support a victim's claim of abuse. -
answer 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. - answer True
Which of the following can be perpetrators of domestic violence against the elderly? -
answer All of the above
How many tweens say their friends are victims of dating violence? - answer1 in 5
Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence suffer abuse or neglect at
much higher rates of up to: - answer60%
You should avoid judgmental comments and negative characterizations when
documenting a patient's file. - answerTrue
Domestic violence is the victimization of an individual with whom the abuser has not had
an intimate or romantic relationship. - answerFalse
Domestic violence includes: - answerAll of the above
How many children are exposed to domestic violence each year? - answer1 in 15
What percentage of pregnant women receive prenatal care? - answer96%
Threat of "outing" is one reason victims of domestic violence in the LGBT community
are substantially less likely to come forward. - answerTrue
The two categories of domestic violence against the elderly are: domestic violence of
old age and late onset domestic violence. - answerFalse
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. -
answerTrue
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