Domestic Violence

Question 1

IPV Definition

Answer 1

Occurs between 2 people in close relationship

Question 2

Domestic violence definition

Answer 2

behaviors of one person in a family to control another

Question 3

Close off airway?

Answer 3

30 lbs

Question 4

Explain carotids and strangulation

Answer 4

12-15 lbs pressure to cut off
10 seconds: unconscious
3-4 minutes: dead
no hemorrhage

Question 5

explain jugular injury

Answer 5

5-6 lbs pressure to occlude

hemorrhage!

Question 6

How do you treat a suspected strangulation injury?

Answer 6

Admit for 24 h obs with pulse oximetry

Question 7

What is conjunctival hemorrhage a sign of?

Answer 7

Strangulation

Question 8

How long does it take to strangle someone to the point of no return?

Answer 8

50 seconds

Question 9

Victims of assault have babies that are:

Answer 9

low birth weight

Question 10

IPV is the leading cause of:

Answer 10

female homocide
death during pregnancy
ED visits for women

Question 11

What is the Ace score?

Answer 11

1 point for each:
Abuse
Neglect
Household dysfunction

Question 12

Signs and symptoms commonly experienced by those who have been victimized or observed IPV

Answer 12

Headaches
GI problems
Depression, anxiety, insomnia
PTSD
Early death