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pattern of behavior used ot establish power and control over another via fear/intimidation including the use or threat of violence, is what?
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partner abuse
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partner abuse includes what subcategories?
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physical
psychological sexual economic emotional |
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partner abuse is a common cause of __ injury in the US among women.
non fatal fatal |
non fatal
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what is the lifetime risk of abuse for women in the US?
10% 15% 17% 22% |
22% at risk
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are men or women usually the perpetrator?
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men are usually the perpetrators
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what are risk factors for partner abuse?
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decreased self worth
etoh/drug abuse low education native americans/african americans poverty/economic stress depression social isolation rigid gender roles income disparity between partners |
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what are common s/s of partner abuse?
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injuries to multiple anatomic sites
injuries to unusual areas injuries that do not corretlate to story over intrusive spouse vague somatic complaints frequent work loss sleep disturbances depression/anxiety ptsd substance abuse self destructive/suicidal |
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what type of interviewing should you start with when interviewing a potential partner of abuse?
-strict system -funnel system -background system |
funnel system
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are broad open ended questions funnel or not?
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yes open ended questions are funnel questions
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after open ended questions what is next?
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closed, yes and no
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what diagnostic tests should you do if you suspect partner abuse?
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CT for head/facial trauma
xrays for bone trauma cultures of everything for sexual abuse keep in mind ER rape kits |
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what is the treatment of partner abuse?
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private location for interview
ensure pt is safe document statements and injuries very well take pictures ask about weapons in the home ask about violence to kids nonjudgemental support refer, refer, refer encourage pt to make an emergency plan |
