Healthstream Identifying and Assessing Victims of Domestic Abuse QUESTIONS and answers

Healthstream Identifying and
Assessing Victims of Domestic
Abuse QUESTIONS and answers
When an interpreter is needed, it is best to use someone familiar to the
patient such as a friend or family member.✔✔False


Which of the following is most likely to be a sign of domestic abuse in a
patient?✔✔The patient has repeat urinary tract infections.


One important aspect of domestic abuse assessment is validation. Which of
the following statements would best validate a victim?✔✔I am concerned
about your safety and health.


Which is the most likely characteristic of the abuser in a violent
relationship?✔✔The abuser controls the victim's access to needed items.


Which factor MUST be present when screening a patient for domestic
abuse?✔✔Privacy


Which procedure should be included in the assessment of domestic abuse if
the abuse includes recent sexual assault?✔✔Rape kit


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.