Healthstream Identifying and Assessing
Victims of Domestic Abuse Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is a key component of a domestic abuse assessment? Providing
information to the victim
Which is a best practice if your state requires you to report domestic abuse? Inform
patients of this limit on confidentiality BEFORE domestic abuse screening/assessment.
How many states require healthcare providers to report injuries resulting from domestic abuse, if
the injury was inflicted by knife or firearm? 43
An important risk factor for child abuse is domestic abuse. Violence against a mother is
associated with a 25% likelihood that children in the home are being abused. False
Which type of injury is mostly likely to be a sign of domestic abuse? Bilateral or multiple
injuries
Which statement is true about the likely effects of domestic abuse? Adolescent victims are
at elevated risk for binge drinking.
, Healthstream Identifying and Assessing
Victims of Domestic Abuse Questions And
Answers
Which is the most likely characteristic of the victim in a violent relationship? The victim
rarely exercises independence.
Which statement is true about the effects of physical abuse in a violent relationship?
Physical abuse sometimes ends in death.
Which of the following is a likely effect of domestic abuse? The child of a victim is at
greater risk for prostitution.
What is The Joint Commission's standard on reporting identified cases of domestic abuse to
outside agencies? All cases must be reported in accordance with laws and regulations.
How many states require healthcare providers to report ANY injury resulting from domestic
violence? 6
Which of the following should be discussed during a domestic abuse assessment? The
abuser's drug and alcohol use
Victims of Domestic Abuse Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is a key component of a domestic abuse assessment? Providing
information to the victim
Which is a best practice if your state requires you to report domestic abuse? Inform
patients of this limit on confidentiality BEFORE domestic abuse screening/assessment.
How many states require healthcare providers to report injuries resulting from domestic abuse, if
the injury was inflicted by knife or firearm? 43
An important risk factor for child abuse is domestic abuse. Violence against a mother is
associated with a 25% likelihood that children in the home are being abused. False
Which type of injury is mostly likely to be a sign of domestic abuse? Bilateral or multiple
injuries
Which statement is true about the likely effects of domestic abuse? Adolescent victims are
at elevated risk for binge drinking.
, Healthstream Identifying and Assessing
Victims of Domestic Abuse Questions And
Answers
Which is the most likely characteristic of the victim in a violent relationship? The victim
rarely exercises independence.
Which statement is true about the effects of physical abuse in a violent relationship?
Physical abuse sometimes ends in death.
Which of the following is a likely effect of domestic abuse? The child of a victim is at
greater risk for prostitution.
What is The Joint Commission's standard on reporting identified cases of domestic abuse to
outside agencies? All cases must be reported in accordance with laws and regulations.
How many states require healthcare providers to report ANY injury resulting from domestic
violence? 6
Which of the following should be discussed during a domestic abuse assessment? The
abuser's drug and alcohol use
