20- IPV

Question 1

color of poop and pee in hepatits

Answer 1

light colored stools, and/or dark urine which is often described as cola- or tea-colored.

Question 2

Red flags for intimate partner violence include:

Answer 2

Delay in seeking medical care
Non-compliance with treatment plan
Partner insisting on staying close and answering questions directed to patient
Hesitancy in answering questions or inconsistent or incorrect answers given to questions
Shyness or reticence in answering questions

Question 3

Common Symptoms of Exposure to Domestic Violence in Children and Adolescents

Answer 3

Obvious physical signs of physical or sexual abuse

Behavioral or emotional problems, such as increased aggression, increased fear or anxiety, difficulty sleeping or eating, or other signs of emotional distress

Chronic somatic complaints

Question 4

The Role of the Physician in the Care of a Victim of Domestic Violence

Answer 4

Acknowledge the abuse and health implications

Support your patient’s decisions

Address safety issues- resources and safe haven

Consider impact of abuse on children and other vulnerable parties

Question 5

questions to ask to assess IPV

Answer 5

Increasing severity of violence
Presence of gun in the house
Threats to kill or commit suicide by either victim or abuser
Use of drugs or alcohol by victim or abuser
Victim trying to leave or left recently
Harm to children

Question 6

Documenting a Case of Suspected Domestic Violence

Answer 6

use the patient’s own words in quotes and fill in names after pronouns are used. Example: “then he (John Smith)…”.

Give a detailed description of the patient’s appearance, behavioral indicators, injuries and stages of healing, and health conditions. photo if allowed or body map

document results of health and safety assessments and plans for follow-up as well as referrals and materials given to the patient. Document recommendations for support. If the patient was referred for a post-rape exam, document the referral site.