Spouse / Partner Abuse
1) Nearly one-third of homicides in the United States are committed by intimate partners:
 
True False
 
2)
In what age group are women three times more likely to suffer intimate partner abuse:

 
16-24 18-26 30-40 41-50
 
3)
Physical symptoms that are red flags indicating possible intimate partner abuse include:

 
Chronic pain Swelling of the eyes Split lip Signs of choking on the throat All of the above
 
4)
The abuser in a relationship:

 
Is easily detectable Is just as often female as male Often uses abuse as a way to exert control over another Is usually a wealthy old man who owns his home
 
5)

Battered women contacting domestic violence services were likely to:
 
Be seriously depressed Have impaired physical functioning as well as injuries Have fewer positive social relationships and activities All of the above
 
6)
Healthcare professionals should only focus on the issues of violence with victims of spousal-partner abuse:

 
True False
 
7)
Victims of spousal/partner abuse:

 
Are at fault for the abuse Find it easy to leave the abusive relationship Are mostly women Usually think pretty highly of themselves
 
8)

The leading cause of death among African American Women ages 15 – 45 is:

 
Domestic violence homicides Car accidents Heart attacks Natural disasters
 
9)

Many Latina victims of spousal abuse will not go to the police because:
 
They may have difficulty speaking English Economic status Established male/female roles All of the above
 
10)

Partner abuse occurs as often in same-gender relationships as in heterosexual relationships:
 
True False
 
11)

According to the report by the Women's Task Force in San Francisco, what percentage of  Asian immigrants who experienced domestic violence had ever sought help from the police or a battered women's shelter:
 
2% 5% 15% 25%
 
12)

Asian immigrants who are victims of spousal abuse are hesitant to go to the police or other agencies because:
 
Fear brought over from family interaction with authorities in their native countries Traditions emphasizing respect for and subservience to person in authority (the husband) Getting outside assistance results in a loss of respect and status for individuals and the family. All of the above
 
13) The cycle of violence usually occurs in this sequence:
 
Tension Building – Violent Episode – Reconciliation Violent Episode-Tension Building-Reconciliation Reconciliation – Violent Episode – Tension Building
 
14)

Without intervention the cycle of violence will:
 
Eventually exhaust itself with continuously decreasing violence Spiral into more frequent and severe episodes of violence Become extinct
 
15) After an abusive incident the victim can be confident that the abuser will keep their promise to never abuse the victim again:
 
True False
 
16)

Service providers must assess whether the victim’s biospsychosocial functioning may impede the carrying out of a safety plan:
 
True False
 
17)

A safety plan includes the following except:
 
Finding a room with exits when arguments occur in case of violence. Keeping change on them at all times. Establishing safe people to contact. Keeping weapons available to fight off the abuser. Establishing code words with friends or family so they know when to call for help.
 
18)

The police can help victims of abuse in which of the following ways:
 
Help them and their children leave safely Arrest the abuser Provide information of programs and shelters Investigate and make a report that can be used in court. All of the above.
 
19)

The purpose of a safety plan is to do the following except:
 
Prevent abuse from occurring Provide a plan of escape when violence is imminent. Protect the victim and any children from harm. Help a victim feel comfortable living in an abusive relationship.
 
20)

Intervention strategies for spousal/partner abuse include all of the following except:
 
Developing a safety plan Broadening resources Prioritizing and setting goals Blaming the victim for the abuse