Question 1

Increased interest in the problem of domestic violence is demonstrated by the ACA's requirement for __________ in health plans.

Accepted Answer

screening and brief counseling

Question 2

__________ and the need to feel confident can affect the way physicians deal with domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

Professional socialization

Question 3

When complex social problems are reduced to clinical diagnoses, it is called the __________ of social problems.

Accepted Answer

medicalization

Question 4

Clinicians lose sight of the larger social dynamics of domestic violence when it is classified as __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clinicians lose sight of the larger social...

Question 5

Trauma theory is limited in addressing domestic violence because it focuses on __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trauma theory is limited in addressing domestic...

Question 6

__________ contributes to the lack of care for men abused by female partners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ contributes to the lack of care...

Question 7

When a physician takes a control position in addressing domestic violence, he/she may inadvertently __________ the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a physician takes a control position...

Question 8

The complexity of domestic violence situations may require more time during an office visit. This issue may cause providers to be __________ for taking too much time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The complexity of domestic violence situations may...

Question 9

__________ training on domestic violence can raise awareness, but feedback in support sustained change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ training on domestic violence can raise...

Question 10

Reimbursement for healthcare requires a diagnosis. However, receiving a diagnosis may __________ the dangers for domestic violence survivors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reimbursement for healthcare requires a diagnosis. However,...

Question 11

Domestic violence is a social problem that requires medical, psychiatric, and support services. Using the information in Chapter 15, give three reasons why treating domestic violence is difficult for healthcare providers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Domestic violence is a social problem that...

Question 12

Because clinicians have to deal with the complex issues related to domestic violence, should they be given more training? Using the information from Chapter 15 and the principles of ethics, discuss three reasons why, including domestic violence in the curriculum is ethical.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because clinicians have to deal with the...

Question 13

Domestic terrorism has been compared to a hostage situation. Using the information in Chapter 15, explain how these situations are similar. What is the health care providers' ethical duty in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Domestic terrorism has been compared to a...

Question 14

A nurse denies feelings of non-empathy for a victim of domestic assault because she, too, was victim of domestic assault that she retracted herself from. What is this considered in terms of self-protection?
A) Givens
B) Societal
C) Assumptive
D) Cultural

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse denies feelings of non-empathy for...

Question 15

Dealing with domestic assault situations are which type of medical care?
A) Clinical
B) Psychosocial
C) Cultural
D) Societal

Accepted Answer

Dealing with domestic assault situations involves addressing the psychological and social aspects of the victim's well-being, making it a psychosocial type of medical care.

Question 16

Why are some clinicians unable to be empathetic to abuse?
A) They are unable to relinquish power to others.
B) They are unable to recognize abuse in their own lives.
C) Clinicians are not trained to consider their patients' domestic situations.
D) Clinicians are more about helping people medically rather than socially.

Accepted Answer

Some clinicians may have difficulty recognizing abuse in their own lives, which can hinder their ability to empathize with patients experiencing similar situations.

Question 17

Why is it important for nurses to not only assess a patient clinically, but also need to assess a patient's personal background?
A) Normally, a patient's clinical diagnosis is more urgent.
B) Over time, a patient's home life tends to disintegrate.
C) Often, a patient's clinical problems are caused by the patient's psychosocial situation.
D) Situationally, it depends on the patient and what he or she is seeking clinical help for.

Accepted Answer

A patient's psychosocial situation can significantly impact their health and clinical problems, making it important for nurses to assess both clinical and personal backgrounds.

Question 18

A patient presents with bruises but is only complaining about her stomach hurting. Her diagnosis is appendicitis and a nurse trainee does not inquire about the bruises. Why not?
A) The nurse has not been fully trained to recognize signs of abuse.
B) The nurse does not consider domestic violence as a clinical problem.
C) The nurse is not ready to be empathetic to the needs of the patient.
D) The nurse does not know the resources available for the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient presents with bruises but is...

Question 19

A patient tells a nurse that her husband does such things as give her a grocery list and the exact amount of money needed to purchase only the items on the grocery list, but has never hit her. Which battering term fits this situation?
A) Potential violence
B) Control
C) Threatening
D) Hostage situation

Accepted Answer

This situation is an example of control, where the husband is exerting power over the wife by dictating her actions and limiting her autonomy, even though there is no physical violence involved.

Question 20

Why do some domestic violence victims refuse to report the violence to their health care provider?
A) They have been retraumatized through their medical interactions in the past.
B) They are afraid to admit they are under someone else's control.
C) The victim is afraid of their abuser.
D) The victim is afraid of being treated like they deserve the violence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do some domestic violence victims refuse...

Quiz 15: Domestic Violence: Changing Theory, Changing Practice

Increased interest in the problem of domestic violence is demonstrated by the ACA's requirement for __________ in health plans.

__________ and the need to feel confident can affect the way physicians deal with domestic violence.

When complex social problems are reduced to clinical diagnoses, it is called the __________ of social problems.

Clinicians lose sight of the larger social dynamics of domestic violence when it is classified as __________

Trauma theory is limited in addressing domestic violence because it focuses on __________

__________ contributes to the lack of care for men abused by female partners.

When a physician takes a control position in addressing domestic violence, he/she may inadvertently __________ the patient.

The complexity of domestic violence situations may require more time during an office visit. This issue may cause providers to be __________ for taking too much time.

__________ training on domestic violence can raise awareness, but feedback in support sustained change.

Reimbursement for healthcare requires a diagnosis. However, receiving a diagnosis may __________ the dangers for domestic violence survivors.

Domestic violence is a social problem that requires medical, psychiatric, and support services. Using the information in Chapter 15, give three reasons why treating domestic violence is difficult for healthcare providers.

Because clinicians have to deal with the complex issues related to domestic violence, should they be given more training? Using the information from Chapter 15 and the principles of ethics, discuss three reasons why, including domestic violence in the curriculum is ethical.

Domestic terrorism has been compared to a hostage situation. Using the information in Chapter 15, explain how these situations are similar. What is the health care providers' ethical duty in this situation?

A nurse denies feelings of non-empathy for a victim of domestic assault because she, too, was victim of domestic assault that she retracted herself from. What is this considered in terms of self-protection?

Dealing with domestic assault situations are which type of medical care?

Why are some clinicians unable to be empathetic to abuse?

Why is it important for nurses to not only assess a patient clinically, but also need to assess a patient's personal background?

A patient presents with bruises but is only complaining about her stomach hurting. Her diagnosis is appendicitis and a nurse trainee does not inquire about the bruises. Why not?

A patient tells a nurse that her husband does such things as give her a grocery list and the exact amount of money needed to purchase only the items on the grocery list, but has never hit her. Which battering term fits this situation?

Why do some domestic violence victims refuse to report the violence to their health care provider?