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1) Which type of questioning is appropriate when assessing the battered patient? A) Leading B) Coaxing C) Direct D) Indirect 2) Which characteristic makes rib fractures in children raise a high index of abuse suspicion? A) The ribs are very pliable and fractures are very unusual. B) Children usually get hit in the head because it is a bigger target. C) Children will have arm fractures first as they are defensive wounds. D) Rib fractures usually are seen in car accidents only. 3) Which is NOT a factor associated with elder abuse? A) Financial stress of caretaking B) Limited long-term care options C) Violent Internet websites D) Increased life expectancy 4) Which of the following is the PRIMARY risk factor of partner abuse? A) History of abuse between parents B) Poor education of the abuser C) Many children from different fathers D) Pregnancy of the victim 5) What is your primary responsibility when you are involved in an abuse call? A) Attending to your safety, then to your patient’s B) Adequately assessing the patient; any type of injury is possible C) Figuring out who committed the abuse; they may be able to be caught more quickly D) Writing proper documentation; it keeps people out of trouble 6) What is the estimated percent range of sexual assaults that are NOT reported? A) 25–35 B) 63–74 C) 0–22 D) 52–63 7) What step could you take to assist in the psychological care of a sexual assault victim? A) Give the patient your phone number so he can call you for support. B) Refer the patient to a certified counselor as soon as possible. C) Tell the patient you will take care of all the patient’s needs. D) Try to have a provider of the same sex interview, assess, and maintain contact with the patient. 8) Which of the following situations would raise your level of suspicion that a child is being abused? A) A six-year-old with bruises on his shins in different stages of healing B) A nine-year-old with bruises to her face, arms, and back all in different stages of healing C) A ten-year-old with an isolated femur fracture resulting from “playing rough” with a family member D) An eight-month-old with a laceration above his right eye 9) What is the most common physical sign of abuse in children? A) Soft-tissue injuries B) Head injuries C) Burns D) Fractures 10) Which factor makes abuse statistics inaccurate? A) Poor data-collection techniques B) Overreporting C) Underreporting D) Noncompliance with reporting by law enforcement 1