______________________________________________________________ Understanding Domestic Violence
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Self-Assessment Answers and Rationales
1. Correct Answer(s): A, B, C Rationale: The characteristics of domestic violence in this case include threats of violence, use of physical force, insulting ex-wife, physical violence toward son, breaking into home and holding ex-wife against her will. 2. Correct Answers: B, C Rationale: The victims of domestic violence in this case include the ex-wife and the children. 3. Correct Answer: True Rationale: The presence of the minors in the home while they have witnessed physical abuse and received death threats as well as the report that the ex-husband “beat up” their son and threatened to kill them . 4. Correct Answers: A, B, D Rationale: Healthcare professionals have assessments and tools to assess for safety, stressors, and mental health concerns. The pediatri- cian should also discuss safety at home and consider Jane’s presentation as a possible indication. 5. Answers vary 6. Correct answer: B Rationale: A group of high school-aged students that reports the highest prevalence of forced sexual activity is transgender students. 7. Correct Answer: c Rationale: Abusers in the LGBTQ+ community often exploit societal norms by utilizing homophobic and transphobic societal norms to maintain control. 8. Correct Answer: A, B, C Rationale: Domestic violence tends to escalate during a pregnancy. She could be anxious, unwilling to make eye contact, making many excuses for injuries, and withdrawing. She may tell different or inconsistent stories each time she is seen, and details about the stories do not add up.
9. Correct Answer: A, B Rationale: Anyone can experience domestic violence. The nurse needs to find out more about Sam’s/Monique’s childhood/family life (for example, were either abused or witnesses of abuse as children?). Issues that place increased stress on a family may escalate intimate partner violence. Also, Monique and Sam moved in together after three months of dating and she became pregnant as soon as Sam moved in. This has the potential to dramatically increase the stress on the family. 10. Correct Answer: A Rationale: The nurse may be the only person aware of Monique’s abuse. If Monique is not ready to acknowledge the abuse or leave Sam, it is crucial to let Monique know someone is concerned for her welfare. It is also helpful to ensure that Monique will have contact with someone besides her abuser after she walks out the door; schedule a follow-up appointment to make sure this happens. The goal is not to convince Monique to leave Sam or “fix” the problem. However, there is a responsibility to inquire about suspected abuse, document what’s learned, and provide the client with information and support. This support begins with ensuring that Monique knows someone is concerned and will support her. 11. Correct Answer: B Rationale: Developing a personal safety plan will help Monique be safe while living with Sam and help her identify the safest time to leave should she decide to do so. Leaving Sam is a process for Monique; she cannot acknowledge that Sam abuses her and then immediately be prepared for the upheaval of finding a new place to live. 12. Correct Answer: C Rationale: The police officer’s responsibility may require several actions. Legally, the officer must write up a domestic violence incident just as they are required to write up any other type of incident. The notes are of crucial importance to document the incident and provide support for later legal action. The law also states that Sam may be arrested if there is “probable cause to believe that within the preceding 12 hours he has committed domestic abuse” and protects the reporter from civil liability in doing so. It is crucial for the police officer to uphold the law if they see evidence that a crime has been committed. If both parties have been violent toward one another, the officer must also determine who is the primary perpetrator. The decision to arrest Sam is not dependent on Monique’s interest in filing charges.
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