Chapter 16 Violence and Abuse
Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 1
1. Which most accurately defines gender-based violence?
A) A homicide of a female that occurs in the context of intimate partner violence
B) Violence that targets people or groups of people on the basis of their gender
C) A pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors perpetrated against an individual by one who
is, was, or wishes to be in an intimate relationship with the victim
D) A type of violence typically committed by one gender but not the other
Ans: B
Feedback:
Gender-based violence is violence that targets people or groups of people on the basis of their
gender. Femicide is the homicide of a female that occurs in the context of intimate partner violence
(IPV). IPV is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors perpetrated against an individual by one
who is, was, or wishes to be in an intimate relationship with that individual and that may include
inflicted physical injury, psychological abuse,
sexual assault, progressive social isolation, deprivation, intimidation, and threats. Gender-based
violence is based on the gender of the victim, not that of the perpetrator.
Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 2
2. Which is a relationship risk factor for intimate partner violence?
A) Emotional dependence and insecurity
B) Belief in strict gender roles C) Desire for power and control D) Unhealthy family
interactions Ans: D
Feedback:
Individual risk factors for intimate partner violence include emotional dependence and insecurity,
belief in strict gender roles, and desire for power and control. Relationship risk factors include
unhealthy family relationships and interactions.
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,Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 3
3. Which is a societal risk factor for intimate partner violence?
A) Experiencing poor parenting
B) Marital instability
C) Unwillingness of neighbors to intervene when violence is witnessed
D) Traditional gender roles
Ans: D
Feedback:
Traditional gender roles is a societal risk factor, as it is primarily determined by the society one lives
in, rather than by individual characteristics, relationship dynamics, or even local community factors.
Experiencing poor parenting is an individual risk factor. Marital instability is a relationship factor.
Unwillingness of neighbors to intervene when violence is witnessed is a community factor.
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, Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 4
4. Preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) and recurrence of violence requires targeting efforts at
all three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Which is a secondary prevention
strategy?
A) Creating and broadcasting a public service announcement that raises awareness about IPV
B) Putting up posters around the health provider's office that give tips on what to do if one is in
an abusive relationship
C) Screening a woman for evidence of abuse who has several risk factors for IPV D) Providing a
woman who is being abused by her husband the number to an abuse
hotline so that she can get help leaving him
Ans: C
Feedback:
Primary prevention includes screening and prevention efforts that target the general population.
Secondary prevention occurs through generalized screening and inquiry with high-risk populations.
Tertiary prevention involves caring for victims affected by or currently experiencing violence. Creating
and broadcasting a public service announcement and putting up posters are examples of primary
prevention, as they are aimed at the general public. Screening a woman for evidence of abuse who
has several risk factors for IPV is an example of secondary prevention. Providing help to a woman who
is being abused is an example of tertiary prevention.
Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 5
5. Pediatric providers face special issues in screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in a caregiver
who is accompanying a child. Which are appropriate strategies for
addressing this screening issue? (Select all that apply.) A) Asking the mother directly, with the child
present
B) Asking the child directly, while the mother is out of the room
C) Asking the mother indirectly, with a written questionnaire or computer survey
D) Screening for the safety and dangerousness of the situation before deciding whether to ask
the mother
E) Informing parents about mandatory reporting law after asking questions
Ans: C, D
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Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 1
1. Which most accurately defines gender-based violence?
A) A homicide of a female that occurs in the context of intimate partner violence
B) Violence that targets people or groups of people on the basis of their gender
C) A pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors perpetrated against an individual by one who
is, was, or wishes to be in an intimate relationship with the victim
D) A type of violence typically committed by one gender but not the other
Ans: B
Feedback:
Gender-based violence is violence that targets people or groups of people on the basis of their
gender. Femicide is the homicide of a female that occurs in the context of intimate partner violence
(IPV). IPV is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors perpetrated against an individual by one
who is, was, or wishes to be in an intimate relationship with that individual and that may include
inflicted physical injury, psychological abuse,
sexual assault, progressive social isolation, deprivation, intimidation, and threats. Gender-based
violence is based on the gender of the victim, not that of the perpetrator.
Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 2
2. Which is a relationship risk factor for intimate partner violence?
A) Emotional dependence and insecurity
B) Belief in strict gender roles C) Desire for power and control D) Unhealthy family
interactions Ans: D
Feedback:
Individual risk factors for intimate partner violence include emotional dependence and insecurity,
belief in strict gender roles, and desire for power and control. Relationship risk factors include
unhealthy family relationships and interactions.
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,Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 3
3. Which is a societal risk factor for intimate partner violence?
A) Experiencing poor parenting
B) Marital instability
C) Unwillingness of neighbors to intervene when violence is witnessed
D) Traditional gender roles
Ans: D
Feedback:
Traditional gender roles is a societal risk factor, as it is primarily determined by the society one lives
in, rather than by individual characteristics, relationship dynamics, or even local community factors.
Experiencing poor parenting is an individual risk factor. Marital instability is a relationship factor.
Unwillingness of neighbors to intervene when violence is witnessed is a community factor.
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, Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 4
4. Preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) and recurrence of violence requires targeting efforts at
all three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Which is a secondary prevention
strategy?
A) Creating and broadcasting a public service announcement that raises awareness about IPV
B) Putting up posters around the health provider's office that give tips on what to do if one is in
an abusive relationship
C) Screening a woman for evidence of abuse who has several risk factors for IPV D) Providing a
woman who is being abused by her husband the number to an abuse
hotline so that she can get help leaving him
Ans: C
Feedback:
Primary prevention includes screening and prevention efforts that target the general population.
Secondary prevention occurs through generalized screening and inquiry with high-risk populations.
Tertiary prevention involves caring for victims affected by or currently experiencing violence. Creating
and broadcasting a public service announcement and putting up posters are examples of primary
prevention, as they are aimed at the general public. Screening a woman for evidence of abuse who
has several risk factors for IPV is an example of secondary prevention. Providing help to a woman who
is being abused is an example of tertiary prevention.
Origin: Chapter 16- Violence and Abuse, 5
5. Pediatric providers face special issues in screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in a caregiver
who is accompanying a child. Which are appropriate strategies for
addressing this screening issue? (Select all that apply.) A) Asking the mother directly, with the child
present
B) Asking the child directly, while the mother is out of the room
C) Asking the mother indirectly, with a written questionnaire or computer survey
D) Screening for the safety and dangerousness of the situation before deciding whether to ask
the mother
E) Informing parents about mandatory reporting law after asking questions
Ans: C, D
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