Pre Test 1 – Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse

Women are more likely to be victims of abuse than men.

Threats of violence against a victim are one form of psychological abuse.

When a partner demonstrates over-protectiveness, demanding an account for all time not spent in their presence, this is controlling behavior.

State laws a provide guidelines for health care professionals in defining what constitutes abuse.

People who come from abusive families may view controlling behaviors as normal expressions of love.

Nurses should only assess domestic abuse when clients have unexplained bruises or a history of injuries.

When an abused individuals is isolated from friends and family, they are more prone to accept an abusive partner’s judgments of them than individuals who have a network of friends and family support.

If an individuals seeks an injunction for protection against domestic violence, an attorney is needed to assist in completing the form and filing it.

Women who are abused often blame their partners for all the problems in their relationships.

Domestic violence affects more than 10 million women annually.