Chapter 10 Assessing for violence

Question 1

Define family violence

Answer 1

the controlling, coercive behaviors seen through the intentional acts of violence inflicted on those in familial or intimate relationships; includes intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elder mistreatment

Question 2

Types of family violence

Answer 2

physical abuse
psychological abuse
economic abuse
sexual abuse

Question 3

example of physical abuse

Answer 3

using restraints on a victim

Question 4

example of psychological abuse

Answer 4

threatening to hurt children or pets

Question 5

example of economic abuse

Answer 5

preventing the victim form getting a job

Question 6

example of sexual abuse

Answer 6

using violence during sex

Question 7

define violence

Answer 7

use of physical force to harm someone to damage property

Question 8

Define social learning theory

Answer 8

aggression and violence are learned responses that may be considered as positive or negative responses depending on the situation

Question 9

physical examination to assess for abuse

Answer 9

perform a general survey
assess mental status, ears, abdomen, genitalia, rectal area, musculoskeletal system, neurologic system
inspect skin, head, neck, and eyes