Healthstream Identifying and Assessing
Victims of Domestic Abuse- Qs & As
How many states require healthcare providers to report injuries resulting from domestic abuse, if
the injury was inflicted by knife or firearm? Correct Ans-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. Correct Ans-
False
Which type of injury is mostly likely to be a sign of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-Bilateral or
multiple injuries
Which statement is true about the likely effects of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-Adolescent
victims are at elevated risk for binge drinking.
Which is the most likely characteristic of the victim in a violent relationship? Correct Ans-
The victim rarely exercises independence.
Which statement is true about the effects of physical abuse in a violent relationship? Correct
Ans-Physical abuse sometimes ends in death.
Which of the following is a likely effect of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-The child of a
victim is at greater risk for prostitution.
Victims of Domestic Abuse- Qs & As
How many states require healthcare providers to report injuries resulting from domestic abuse, if
the injury was inflicted by knife or firearm? Correct Ans-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. Correct Ans-
False
Which type of injury is mostly likely to be a sign of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-Bilateral or
multiple injuries
Which statement is true about the likely effects of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-Adolescent
victims are at elevated risk for binge drinking.
Which is the most likely characteristic of the victim in a violent relationship? Correct Ans-
The victim rarely exercises independence.
Which statement is true about the effects of physical abuse in a violent relationship? Correct
Ans-Physical abuse sometimes ends in death.
Which of the following is a likely effect of domestic abuse? Correct Ans-The child of a
victim is at greater risk for prostitution.
