What information about intimate partner violence (IPV) should the ...

[michelleunicorn]

What information about intimate partner violence (IPV) should the nurse understand? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A large number of women are sexually assaulted by their partners.
  b. Annually, up to 12 of women are assaulted by their partners.
  c. Coercive, controlling behavior is often seen in lesbian relationships.
  d. Male homosexuals have the same rates of IPV as do heterosexuals.
  e. Most IPV is done by men against women, but men can be victims, too.

Question 2

A faculty member explains to a class of nursing students that Medicare (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. covers children younger than 18 years of age.
  b. covers persons older than 65 years of age.
  c. helps pay for medications.
  d. includes some chronic disability.
  e. is a federal insurance program.

[steff9894]

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
About 12 of women will be assaulted by their partners annually, according to Tjaden and Thoennes (2000).
The prevalence of IPV in male homosexual partners is roughly the same as in heterosexual partners.
Most IPV is male against female, but men can be victims, too.
More than 7 of women have been sexually assaulted in their lifetimes.
Lesbian relationships have a slightly lower rate of IPV than heterosexual relationships.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Medicare is for those older than 65 years of age.
Medicare Part D does cover prescription drugs, but the supplement must be purchased; it is not automatically included in Medicare coverage.
Other populations covered by Medicare include those with selected severe and chronic disabilities.
Medicare is administered by the federal government.
Medicare is for those older than 65 years of age.