Intimate Partner Violence

Question 1

assaultive and coercive behavior that may include physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, stalking, deprivation, intimidation, and reproductive coercion.

Answer 1

intimate partner violence

Question 2

unwanted kissing, untouching, or fondling, sexual coercion, and rape

Answer 2

sexual abuse

Question 3

sabotage contraceptive efforts, intentionally exposing a partner to an STD, control the outcome of a pregnancy, control access to reproductive health services

Answer 3

reproductive coercion

Question 4

in an abusive relationship, violence is frequently associated with _____ use.

Answer 4

alcohol

Question 5

what kind of bruising is present in violence?

Answer 5

bruises in varying stages of healing

Question 6

what is the mnemonic to screen a patient by asking questions?

Answer 6

S - does the patient feel safe?
A - has the patient felt abused by her partner?
F - are friends or family available for support?
E - is there a plan in case of emergency?

Question 7

what is the mnemonic for rules of screening a patient?

Answer 7

R - routinely ask
A - ask directly
D - document findings
A - assess safety
R - review options and refer

Question 8

do most states have mandatory reporting of intimate partner violence?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

what are 6 reasons the victim doesn’t leave?

Answer 9

fear
isolation
financial
lack of social support
inability of law enforcement to protect her
fear of legal proceedings

Question 10

the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part of object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the vitim

Answer 10

rape

Question 11

who performs the exam for a victim of sexual abuse? (3)

Answer 11

ER physician
OB/GYN
SANE

Question 12

what are the 4 benefits of SANE?

Answer 12

improved quality of forensic evidence

protection of chain of evidence

expedite evaluation and referral to community services

improved sensitivity to psychological trauma

Question 13

what are the 2 common areas of anogenital trauma?

Answer 13

labia minora
posterior vagina

Question 14

what diagnostic can aid in evaluation of a victim of sexual assault?

Answer 14

colposcopy

Question 15

forensic evaluation may be collected up to __-__ days after the sexual assault

Answer 15

5-7

Question 16

what is NOT mandatory as part of the sexual assault physical exam?

Answer 16

STI testing

Question 17

what are the 4 treatments for a victim of sexual assault?

Answer 17

treat physical injuries
STI prophylaxis
emergency contraception
psychosocial care

Question 18

when should a follow up be done for a victim of sexual assault?

Answer 18

1-2 weeks

Question 19

when should we offer repeat serology testing for a victim of sexual assault? (2)

Answer 19

4-6 weeks
3 months

Question 20

a long-term consequence of sexual assault that is characterized by shock, confusion, anxiety, fear, sleep disturbance, and humiliation.

Answer 20

rape trauma syndrome

Question 21

phase of rape trauma syndrome characterized by shock, confusion, anxiety, fear, sleep disturbance, humiliation that lasts days to weeks.

Answer 21

acute phase (disorganization phase)

Question 22

phase of rape trauma syndrome characterized by changes in lifestyle, daily habits, and social life, somatization, sleep disturbances, shame, and guilt.

Answer 22

delayed phase (reorganization)