Chapter 17, Interpersonal Violence

Question 1

What are the two distinct categories of interpersonal violence?

Answer 1

Family and intimate partner violence
Community violence

Question 2

What increases the risk of interpersonal violence?

Answer 2

Anything that can make an individual vulnerable.

Question 3

What is IPV experienced by those under 18 years of age?

Answer 3

Teen dating violence.

Question 4

What is considered the gold standard of care when evaluating for injury related to nonfatal strangulation?

Answer 4

CT angiogram

Question 5

What should be offered to a patient who discloses that they were sexually assaulted?

Answer 5

Medical forensic evaluation.

Question 6

How long after a sexual assault can a medical forensic examination be performed?

Answer 6

Up to 5 days.

Question 7

What are some red flags that may suggest human trafficking?

Answer 7

Not in control of ID
Does not speak English
Branded or tattooed
Migrant worker
Frequent abortions or STDs
Repetitive use injuries

Question 8

What are some red flags to consider for child neglect and abuse?

Answer 8

Malnourished
Inappropriate rxn to injury
Deficits or delays
Self soothing behavior
No explanation or discrepancy for injury
History of injuries
Isolation
Substance misuse
Excessive absenteeism from school