vol5 ch6 review
What is one of the most important indicators of child abuse? A) Child's behavior B) Family finances C) Attitude of the family members D) Absence of one parent
Child's behavior
What group is NOT commonly affected by hate crimes? A) Racial minorities B) Religious groups C) Low-income individuals D) Disabled individuals
Low-income individuals
When caring for a victim of partner abuse, which of the following statements is appropriate? A) "Here is the phone number of a women's shelter nearby; they help a lot of women in similar situations." B) "When you decide you are tired of this abuse, call the police and they will help you." C) "The best thing to do is get out as quickly as you can." D) "You need to get help quickly, before he hurts you seriously."
"Here is the phone number of a women's shelter nearby; they help a lot of women in similar situations."
Law enforcement has requested your presence at the scene of a human trafficking arrest. A 14-year-old girl presents with bruises to her face and abdomen, and reports that she thinks she may be pregnant. Police officers report that the girl's uncle, who is handcuffed at the scene, has confessed to prostituting the girl for the past several months. The patient states repeatedly that she is "fine" and does not want to go to the hospital. Which of the following is an appropriate response? A) "It's OK, you are safe now and don't have to lie anymore." B) "I can tell you are trying to not anger your uncle, but you need to tell us the truth." C) "Unfortunately, you are a minor and can't refuse to go with us." D) "You have bruises on your face and may be pregnant. You need to come with us to get checked out at the hospital."
"You have bruises on your face and may be pregnant. You need to come with us to get checked out at the hospital."
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
63-74
Which of the following is NOT an example of human trafficking? A) A Vietnamese woman coerced into traveling to the United States to work off a debt owed to a relative B) A teenager forced into prostitution through threats of violence C) A man who crosses the U.S.-Mexico border illegally to obtain work D) A young woman from China who is forced by her parents to marry an American man
A man who crosses the U.S.-Mexico border illegally to obtain work
Police have called you to the scene of a domestic disturbance. At the scene, you find a woman with a lacerated lip and a man in police custody. Both parties are denying that any abuse occurred; however, a neighbor reports hearing "angry screaming." After conferring with law enforcement, which of the following pieces of information would most raise your index of suspicion for partner abuse? A) The man is unemployed and did not graduate from high school. B) The woman appears not to have showered in several days. C) The couple lives in a middle-income neighborhood. D) The couple has no children.
A) The man is unemployed and did not graduate from high school.
A 30-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted. She is crying, and appears withdrawn and frightened. Which of the following strategies would be appropriate to use when caring for this patient? A) Give the patient clear direction by telling her where to sit and what to do. B) Calm the patient by providing information on sexual assault support groups. C) Allow the patient to control all aspects of the interaction, such as where she rides in the ambulance and what care is provided. D) Talk to the patient in a low and quiet voice, using simple words, so as not to frighten her.
Allow the patient to control all aspects of the interaction, such as where she rides in the ambulance and what care is provided.
Which of the following common conditions may be mistaken for child abuse? A) Diaper rash B) Rug burns C) Mosquito bites D) Chickenpox
Chickenpox
Which is NOT a factor associated with elder abuse? A) Financial stress of caretaking B) Limited long-term care options C) Multiple prescription medications D) Increased life expectancy
Multiple prescription medications
When providing a verbal handoff of a sexual assault victim, which of the following sets of information should be included in your report? A) Patient age, any injuries, approximate time of the assault, and any areas of the patient's body or clothes that have been cleaned B) Any injuries, name of assailant, location of the assault, and if drugs were involved C) Relationship of the assailant to the victim, how much alcohol the victim consumed, and if emergency contraception is needed D) Patient age, assailant age, and any injuries
Patient age, any injuries, approximate time of the assault, and any areas of the patient's body or clothes that have been cleaned
You have responded to a residence for an injured child. The mother presents you with a two-year-old boy who is crying loudly. She says he fell off the family playground equipment and won't stop crying. You ask the boy what happened, and he points to the jungle gym outside and cries more. You notice some seven- to ten-day-old bruises on his shins, and scrapes on his palms and elbows. What impression could you form using your knowledge of child abuse? A) The child indicates the same story as the mother, and children of that age tend to injure themselves playing. B) Continual crying is a sign of abuse, and so are the old bruises. C) The child was obviously unsupervised and may be neglected. D) There are some warning signs, and the police should be involved.
The child indicates the same story as the mother, and children of that age tend to injure themselves playing.
A 19-year-old college student cannot remember what happened to him the night before, and is concerned that he may have been raped. Which of the following factors most supports the suspicion that a predator drug may have been used on this patient? A) The fact that he is a male aged 18-21 B) The fact that he is a college student C) The fact that he has no physical injuries D) The fact that he thinks he was raped
The fact that he is a college student
Which of these is not a common sign of human trafficking? A) The person appears disconnected from family, friends, and community organizations. B) The person has a sudden or dramatic change in behavior. C) The person has bruises in various stages of healing. D) The person does need to be coached on what to say.
The person does need to be coached on what to say.
What is the most common living situation of abused elders? A) They live with their children. B) They live in a nursing facility. C) They live alone. D) They are homeless.
They live alone.
A 22-year-old woman called 911 after waking up in an unfamiliar room on her college campus. She has bruises to her wrists and complains of vaginal pain, but has no memory of any events from the previous evening. The last thing she remembers is entering a fraternity party with a group of friends. This patient's history is most consistent with: A) sexual assault involving head trauma. B) alcohol-induced sexual assault. C) date rape. D) predator drug use.
predator drug use.
You are transporting a 5-year-old child who you believe may have been abused. The child withdraws in fear whenever you attempt to touch him. Which of the following may help when trying to assess and care for this child? A) Giving the child a stuffed toy to hold B) Playing music in the back of the ambulance C) Avoiding eye contact and trying to not touch the child D) Talking to the child in neutral, age-appropriate language
Giving the child a stuffed toy to hold
Which of the following is TRUE of your responsibility to report child abuse? A) Consult your state EMS regulations regarding reporting child abuse; all states differ. B) It is better to let your immediate supervisor report the abuse. C) It is your responsibility to report all suspected abuse to the appropriate reporting agency. D) In most states, EMS providers are not required to report abuse; only doctors must report.
It is your responsibility to report all suspected abuse to the appropriate reporting agency.
Why is it important to educate victims of partner abuse about the availability of support services in their community? A) So they will leave their abusers B) Because many victims of partner abuse are often not aware of the resources available to help them C) Victims need to know how to document evidence of their abuse in order to convict their abuser. D) Often victims think that they are unique and no one shares a similar experience.
Because many victims of partner abuse are often not aware of the resources available to help them
You arrive on the scene of an alleged rape. A 25-year-old female has been physically assaulted quite badly and has numerous deep lacerations. You must remove her clothes in order to provide care. What is the best procedure when caring for this patient? A) Remove the patient's clothes quickly, and place them in a biohazard bag. B) Cut around the injury sites and leave the rest of the clothes on the patient. C) Carefully remove her clothing in a private area, cover her with blankets, and bag the clothes in a paper bag to give to the police as evidence. D) Cut off her clothes quickly; patient care takes priority over evidence.
Carefully remove her clothing in a private area, cover her with blankets, and bag the clothes in a paper bag to give to the police as evidence.
Which type of unique burn pattern would cause you to suspect that a young child may be being abused? A) Splash B) Dipping C) Circumferential D) Scald
Dipping
Which of the following would constitute child neglect? A) Spanking a 5-year-old as a form of punishment B) Denying a 9-year-old access to electronics as a form of punishment C) Buying a child clothing only from thrift stores D) Failing to properly bathe a child on a regular basis
Failing to properly bathe a child on a regular basis
Which of the following are common date rape drugs? A) Ketamine, THC, and tropine B) Rohypnol, GHB, and MDMA C) Sodium pentothal, thiamine, and HDT D) Phenobarbital, glucosamine, and ketamine
Rohypnol, GHB, and MDMA
Which of the following statements regarding child abusers is TRUE? A) They usually have a diagnosed mental health condition. B) They often have a history of incarceration. C) They were likely abused themselves. D) They are usually violent toward adults as well.
They were likely abused themselves.
When is a paramedic legally required to report abuse? A) Whenever anything seems unusual in the care of a child, elder, or dependent adult B) Whenever there is physical or behavioral evidence that suggests abuse C) Only when there is clear evidence of abuse D) Only when another provider agrees with the suspicion of abuse
Whenever there is physical or behavioral evidence that suggests abuse
Regarding hate crimes, EMS providers should: A) not rush to the conclusion that a violent act is a hate crime, as hate crimes are rare and often only seen in very urban areas. B) be sure that a health care provider of the same minority group is available to care for a victim of a hate crime. C) document all possible hate crimes and report them to adult protective services. D) assume that any violent act toward a commonly victimized group is a hate crime until proven otherwise, and involve the police if necessary.
assume that any violent act toward a commonly victimized group is a hate crime until proven otherwise, and involve the police if necessary.