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Question 11

September 9, 2015

 

Question:

 

Before offering written patient education or hotline information materials to the patient, what must be assured? [Select one]

 

 

 

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Answer:

A. That it is safe for her to take domestic violence-related information home with her.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

A. CORRECT      In an effort to enforce dominance and control, or at times out of suspicion and jealousy, many batterers search their partners' phone logs, email correspondence, and even personal effects.  Before providing any resource materials to patients, it is always wise to ask if it is safe to take information home.

 

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Answer:

B. That she can afford to pay for the services offered by community-based domestic violence agencies.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

B. Incorrect        Services provided by domestic violence agencies are free of charge to all clients.

 

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Answer:

C. That she will agree to call the police next time her husband acts in a threatening manner.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

C. Incorrect        No one should ever be asked to agree to contact the police or to do anything that they might not affirmatively decide to do on their own. Some survivors do not feel their situation would be helped by police involvement, while others may harbor mistrust or fear of police. The health care provider should model honesty, respect and compassion at all times, thereby enhancing the patient's trust in the health care system.

 

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Answer:

D. That she promises to let her children know what has happened.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

D.  Incorrect          An adult competent patient should not be coerced or persuaded to disclose anything to any family member unless she or he affirmatively decides to do so independently. Older age survivors, in particular, may feel shame and humiliation about what is happening, or might want to protect the reputation of the family member who has been abusing them.

 

 

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