Question 1

A type of violence among unrelated individuals, who may or may not be known to each other:&#10;A) Self-directed violence&#10;B) Interpersonal violence&#10;C) Collective violence&#10;D) Community violence

Accepted Answer

Community violence&#10;

Question 2

This condition may be seen among infants who are victims of child abuse and occurs when the baby is shaken vigorously.&#10;A) Shaken baby syndrome&#10;B) Contusion syndrome&#10;C) Concussion syndrome&#10;D) Jiggle syndrome

Accepted Answer

Shaken baby syndrome occurs in infants who are vigorously shaken, leading to brain injury. This form of child abuse can cause severe and permanent damage.

Question 3

It is one of the conditions that can be mistaken child abuse and is characterised by birthmarks found predominantly in people with dark pigmentation.&#10;A) Mongolian spots&#10;B) Bullous impetigo&#10;C) Multiple petechiae and purpura&#10;D) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

Accepted Answer

Mongolian spots are a type of birthmark that can appear as bruise-like marks, primarily on the lower back and buttocks of infants. They are more common in individuals with darker skin pigmentation. Due to their appearance, they can sometimes be mistaken for bruises from child abuse, but they are benign and usually fade during early childhood.

Question 4

Who among the following women is at risk of being abused by her partner?&#10;A) A woman with a supportive husband&#10;B) A pregnant woman with a partner who has a stable job&#10;C) A woman who had a history of child abuse&#10;D) A woman who has a husband with drug addiction.

Accepted Answer

A woman who has a husband with drug addiction is at risk of being abused by her partner because drug addiction can lead to violence and aggression.

Question 5

It is a phase in the process of leaving an abusive relationship where the abused person is unsure whether leaving is possible or if she will, in fact, decide to leave.&#10;A) Pre-contemplation&#10;B) Contemplation&#10;C) Preparation&#10;D) Withdrawal

Accepted Answer

Contemplation is the phase where the abused person is considering leaving but hasn't made a decision yet. This phase involves weighing the pros and cons and grappling with the uncertainty of whether to leave or stay.

Question 6

What equipment is used to identify the presence of semen on a patient's or abused victim's skin?&#10;A) Slit lamp&#10;B) Microscope&#10;C) Wood's lamp&#10;D) Ophthalmoscope

Accepted Answer

A Wood's lamp is used in forensic examinations to identify the presence of semen, as well as other bodily fluids, on the skin or clothing of a patient or victim. This is due to the fluorescence exhibited by these substances under ultraviolet light, which a Wood's lamp emits.

Question 7

A theory that explains violence towards the elderly as a learned behaviour.&#10;A) Psychopathology theory&#10;B) Role theory&#10;C) Transgenerational theory&#10;D) Stressed caregiver theory

Accepted Answer

Transgenerational theory suggests that violence is a learned behavior that can be passed down from one generation to the next, including violence towards the elderly. This theory posits that individuals who witness or experience violence in their family may replicate similar behaviors in their own relationships, including those with elderly family members.

Question 8

What is the primary goal of interventions for elder abuse and neglect?&#10;A) Break the cycle of mistreatment&#10;B) Protect the patient from immediate and future harm&#10;C) Separate the abuser from the victim&#10;D) Place the victim in rehabilitation to manage trauma

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

It was previously referred to as Munchausen's syndrome and represents a multi-factorial form of child abuse wherein the abuser's secondary gain associated with the child's condition is the motivator for abuse.

A) Failure to thrive
B) Shaken baby syndrome
C) Factitious disorder imposed on another
D) Sudden infant death syndrome

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorder imposed on another, previously known as Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, involves a caregiver fabricating or inducing illness in a child for attention or other secondary gains, fitting the description provided.

Question 10

Which of the following situations would make you suspect you are in the presence of a victim of elder abuse or neglect?&#10;A) An elderly person who is agitated in the presence of the caregiver&#10;B) An elderly person who gets anxious whenever his/her caregiver leaves&#10;C) An elderly person who does not talk very much&#10;D) An elderly person who displayed forgetfulness

Accepted Answer

Agitation in the presence of a caregiver can be a sign of elder abuse or neglect, as it may indicate fear or distress related to the caregiver's actions or behavior.

Question 11

The philosophy of transgenerational theory of elder abuse is that:&#10;A) The combination of stressors in the carer's private life and in undertaking the carer role result in the caregiver expressing their stress through abuse of the elder&#10;B) That abuse is a learned behaviour, therefore a carer who was raised in an abusive environment is more likely to be an abuser when taking on the role of carer&#10;C) Psychosocial problems in the carer, such as mental illness and substance abuse, result in altered impulse control, thereby placing the elder at increased risk for abuse&#10;D) The psychosocial impact of the reversal of traditional roles between parent/child results in role conflict between the elder and carer

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

You are dispatched to a female patient who is alleged to have been sexually assaulted. Which of the following statements regarding the paramedic assessment and management of the sexual assault patient is INCORRECT?

A) Paramedics should be cautious about disturbing potential evidence relating to the assault without compromising the assessment and management of the patient
B) Paramedics should attempt to elicit as many details of the assault as possible and ensure that these details are accurately recorded on the ambulance report form
C) Ideally, transport of the sexual assault patient should be to an emergency department that has the appropriate staff and resources to treat and perform a sexual assault examination
D) Triage and handover of the sexual assault patient in the emergency department should occur in a private area

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

In Australia there is a legal requirement for paramedics to report cases of suspected child abuse:

Accepted Answer

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Deck 39: Violence, Abuse and Assault