INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: COMPASSIONATE CARE, EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT Choose the best possible answer for each question and mark your answers on the self-assessment answer sheet at the end of this book. There is a required score of 70% or better to receive a certificate of completion.
51. The term Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is preferred to the term Domestic Violence, because: A. IPV is recognized by the law and courts, whereas “Domestic Violence” is not. B. IPV includes a wider spectrum of possible victims (e.g., gay, lesbian, transgender). C. IPV covers more types of abuse than the term Domestic Violence. D. IPV is more inclusive, since it does not imply co-habitation by the individuals involved. 52. When a partner rationalizes their abusive actions by blaming the partner and avoiding responsibility, which phase of the cycle of violence is occurring? A. Abuse. B. Guilt. C. Excuses. D. Honeymoon phase. 53. Which of the following DOES NOT represent a typical obstacle to leaving an abusive relationship? A. The abuser controlling access to money, telephones, and car keys. B. The survivor has a large, socially supportive community of local friends and family. C. The survivor wants to believe the abuser’s expressions of remorse and promises that it will end. D. The survivor is from a culture where leaving a marriage is shameful. 54. Which of the following is an example of a single question shown to provide an accurate screening for IPV? A. “Do you feel safe in your relationship?”. B. “Do you or your partner keep a firearm in the house?”. C. “Have you been a victim of intimate partner violence in the past?”. D. “Has your partner ever been arrested for a violent crime?”. 55. “Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream” (HITS) is an example of ____________. A. Common types of IPV. B. A screening tool for suspected IPV. C. A support program for victims of IPV. D. A mnemonic to help clinicians remember which questions to ask potential victims of IPV.
56. Which of the following clinical presentations may be more difficult to detect in a patient with darker skin?
A. Rapid, repeat pregnancies. B. Visible signs of strangulation. C. Anxiety. D. Sexually transmitted infections.
57. When documenting potential IPV, all of the following should be included EXCEPT: A. A detailed description of injuries detected. B. The provider’s opinion on whether injuries were adequately explained. C. The provider’s interpretation of the patient’s description of an abusive event. D. The date and time of the patient’s appointment.
58. Which of the following words or phrases would be most appropriate when speaking with a survivor of IPV:
A. “Victim”. B. “Abused”. C. “Battered”. D. “Frightened”.
59. Which of the following is NOT a principle of the trauma- informed care model? A. Respect. B. Taking control. C. Rapport. D. Fostering mutual learning. 60. Routinely asking about IPV can have which of the following benefits? A. The patient will feel reluctant to discuss IPV with the provider. B. The patient will be made aware that the clinician is concerned, knowledgeable, and able to respond should IPV become an issue at any time in the future. C. The provider will utilize a significant amount of appointment time discussing IPV. D. The patient will feel ashamed and embarrassed about IPV.
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