IPV (study guide, PP, ch5) exam 3

Question 1

the most common form of violence against women
(refers to the actual or threatened physical, sexual, psychologic, or emotional abuse by a partner, ex-partner, date, or cohabitating partner)

Answer 1

intimate partner violence (IPV)

Question 2

view of violence based on three phases in an IPV relationship

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cycle of violence model

Question 3

first phase in cycle of violence is a period of

Answer 3

tension building

Question 4

the second phase in cycle of violence involves acute

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battering

Question 5

the third phase of the cycle of violence of calm and remorse

Answer 5

the honeymoon phase

Question 6

a contemporary view of violence with the primary theme of male dominance

Answer 6

feminist perspective

Question 7

view of violence based on the dynamic relationship between the individual and the environment

Answer 7

ecologic model

Question 8

center of the ecologic model (includes intimate partner, their relationship, immediate environment)

Answer 8

the individual woman/person

Question 9

ecologic model: includes her children, family, friends, and the people and activities in her day-to-day life that are important to her

Answer 9

microsystem (second level)

Question 10

ecologic model: represents the community resources such as women’s groups, violence prevention programs, and local resources

Answer 10

mesosystem (third level)

Question 11

ecologic model: refers to organizations and formal agencies, health care systems, and providers such as nurses, the police, and the legal system

Answer 11

exosystem (fourth level)

Question 12

ecologic model: all systems are influenced by the ____

includes the larger sociocultural beliefs, myths, and media

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macrosystem

Question 13

ecologic model: represents the influence of events over time

Answer 13

chronosystem

Question 14

broad term that encompasses a wide range of sexual victimization

Answer 14

sexual violence

Question 15

unwelcome, degrading sexual remarks, jokes, contact, or behavior such as exhibitionism that makes the work or other environment uncomfortable or difficult

Answer 15

sexual harassment

Question 16

intentional, unwanted, completed or attempted touching of the victim’s genitals, anus, groin, or breasts, directly or through clothing as well as by voyeurism
(includes exhibitionism, exposing someone to pornography, or images taken of the victim in a private context)

Answer 16

sexual assault

Question 17

forced sexual intercourse or penetration of the mouth, anus, or vagina by a body part or object without consent
(may or may not include the use of a weapon)

Answer 17

rape

Question 18

penetration by a person who is 18yrs or older of a person under the age of consent
(specifics vary from state to state)

Answer 18

statutory rape

Question 19

noncoital sexual activity between a child and adolescent or adult

Answer 19

molestation

Question 20

cluster of characteristic symptoms and related behaviors experienced by women in the weeks and months after they have been sexual assaulted

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rape-trauma syndrome

Question 21

rape-trauma syndrome phases

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1. Acute (disorganization)
2. Outward adjustment
3. Long-term process (reorganization)

Question 22

a nurse educated in the specialty of forensic nursing and who is prepared to examine women who have been raped

Answer 22

sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)

Question 23

abuse can be

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• physical/sexual
• mental
• emotional
• verbal

Question 24

IPV during pregnancy

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• almost 1/3 of pregnant women have been verbally, sexually, or mentally abuse during their pregnancy
• has negative effects on mom and baby

Question 25

signs of abuse

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• Delay in seeking care
• Missed appointments
• Social isolation
• Lack of eye contact
• Substance abuse
• Partner does not want to leave woman alone
• Vague explanations of injuries/vague somatic complaints

Question 26

IPV nursing assessment

Answer 26

• Regular screening of ALL women for history/risk of IPV
• Most important - validate that they have been heard
• Establish safety (at the moment and future)
• Observe for injuries (old/new)
• Associated health issues (HA, GI, chronic pain, arthritis)

Question 27

IPV education

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• Abuse is a violation of rights
• Facilitation of access to protective and legal services is first step
• Support and community resources
• Women may stay because they feel trapped or they interpret the behavior as love and commitment

Question 28

associated health conditions warranting further assessment

Answer 28

• H/A
• GI problems
• Chronic pain
• Arthritis
• STIs
• Pelvic pain
• Substance abuse
• Depression
• PTSD
• Suicide

Question 29

Populations at risk

Answer 29

Teens

• inexperienced
• jealousy
• trapped
• is it really love?

Women with disabilities

• feel dependent on partner
• no financial dependence

LBGTQ+

• equal to or greater than the general population
• control - such as pressuring of sharing their identity with friends and family
• withholding access to hormones
• isolate them from LGBTQ communities
• telling them that no one will help them because of their sexual identity

Question 30

human trafficking

Answer 30

a crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purpose of compelled labor or a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion