Take the Test

1. Which factor is excluded from Florida’s definitions related to domestic violence?

• a. Physical injury of a family member by another family member who currently reside together or resided together in the past
• b. Pet abuse, threats, and isolation
• c. Sexual assault or battery involving individuals who have no child in common, are not residing together, and have never resided together
• d. Physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse

2. Which type of domestic violence is characterized by repeated and undesired attention that results in fear and concern in the victim for their own safety?

• a. Stalking
• b. Sexual violence
• c. Physical violence
• d. Psychological harm

3. For which reason is it impossible to know the actual number of incidents of domestic violence?

• a. There are no domestic violence data collection systems in place.
• b. Authorities believe that most of the violence takes place outside the home.
• c. Shame, fear, and hopelessness prevent many victims from reporting the event.
• d. Governmental agencies have failed to share domestic violence statistics.

4. Which fear may create a barrier to reporting abuse particularly among LGBTQI+ patients?

• a. Losing access to one’s bank accounts
• b. Revealing their sexual orientation to others
• c. Remaining in an abusive relationship
• d. Feelings of shame, fear, and hopelessness

5. Which ongoing health problem is often encountered in domestic violence survivors?

• a. Raynaud’s disease
• b. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• c. Headaches
• d. Hiatal hernia

6. Which factor is categorized by the CDC as an individual risk factor for an abuser?

• a. Desire for power and control
• b. Poor social support
• c. Overcrowded neighborhood
• d. Cultural norms that support aggression

7. Which statement is true when assessing a victim of domestic violence?

• a. Document the presence of children, because they are potential witnesses.
• b. Interrogate the abuser to determine if their history matches the victim’s account.
• c. Ask the patient what they might have done to cause the violent incident.
• d. Understand that there may be no visible trauma associated with certain acts.

8. Which practice does the clinician employ when documenting a visit with a patient who reports being a victim of domestic violence?

• a. Writes the patient’s own words in quotes
• b. Includes the phrases patient alleges or patient claims
• c. Uses conclusive terms such as assault, battery, or domestic violence
• d. Adds the clinician’s own conclusions about the cause for the patient’s injuries

9. Under Florida law, which instance are healthcare professionals required to report to the county sheriff with or without the patient’s consent?

• a. All cases of suspected domestic violence against adults
• b. Suspected partner abuse only between legally married couples
• c. All injuries that may have been caused by physical abuse
• d. Gunshot or life-threatening wounds or injuries

10. Which statement is true regarding the injunction for protection process in Florida?

• a. A final injunction is designed to provide immediate protection.
• b. There is no injunction available for protection from stalking.
• c. An abuser who violates an injunction may be sent to jail.
• d. There is no injunction available for dating violence.