Ch. 7 (Domestic Violence Assessment) Flashcards
What is defined as a physical and/or sexual violence or threat to an intimate partner?
intimate partner abuse (IPV)
What are the four types of intimate partner abuse (IPV)?
- physical
- sexual
- stalking
- psychological aggression
Who do we have to mandatory report when we suspect domestic violence?
- children
- elderly
- disabled
What are barriers to reporting abuse?
- retailation
- financial dependence/housing
- culture
- children
- status
- shame
Who do we screen for IPV?
all women of childbearing age (14-46) should be screened
What is extremely important to say when a patient is a victim of abuse?
βIt is not your fault.β
What are important things to keep note of when performing a physical exam on a patient of domestic violence?
- more objective the better
- no spinning
- be very detailed - NONBIASED
- subjective data - quoted
What tool is used for assessing risk for homicide?
danger assessment tool
Why is elder abuse on the rise?
- care-giver strain
- population is on the rise
- intergenerational tendencies
What are the different types of elder abuse?
- physical abuse
- emotional abuse
- sexual abuse
- exploitation
- neglect
- abandonment