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Which of the following is/are potential indicator(s) that a dental professional may notice from a patient enduring an abusive relationship?

A. Frequent cancelations of dental appointments B. Partner insists on being in the room with patient and dental professional during treatment C. Patient is uncomfortable with the head and neck exam D. Patient exhibits anxiety type of behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and hesitation in their answers E. All of the above are potential indicators.

As part of the AVDR method, a dental professional should _______________.

A. listen closely and attentively to the patient B. consider using informed trauma techniques C. document the conversation with the patient D. report the incident consistent with the laws of his or her state E. All of the above.

The “Validate” part of the AVDR model is a way that we can support and encourage the victim of interpersonal violence. The Validate part of the AVDR model also encourages dental professionals to counsel the patient regarding their abusive situation and advise them to leave their relationship.

A. Both statements are true. B. Both statements are false. C. First statement is true, second statement is false. D. First statement is false, second statement is true.

Dental professionals are the most likely of all health care professionals to intervene in cases of suspected IVP.

A. True B. False

IPV can range in type and severity, but perpetrators nearly always _______________ the victim.

A. commit physical abuse against B. exert power and control over C. commit emotional abuse against D. sexually assault E. use financial manipulation over

The general definition of EM is: any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or serious risk of harm to an older adult.

A. True B. False

Many older adults may experience _______________, although dental professionals _______________ consider it a risk factor of maltreatment.

A. social isolation, should not B. cognitive decline, should C. adverse childhood experiences, should not D. cognitive decline, should not E. C and D

EM includes_______________.

A. physical abuse B. sexual abuse C. emotional/physical abuse D. financial exploitation E. neglect F. abandonment G. All of the above.

Which of the following, by itself, would not raise concerns about possible EM?

A. Lip trauma, fractured, loose, or missing teeth B. Patient's dentures are ill fitting and dental (and personal) hygiene is poor C. Broken eyeglasses, hearing aids, or other personal items D. Patient is well-groomed E. Patient reports she is missing money

Which of the following is true?

A. EM victims are almost always low income. B. EM victims may often experience more than one form of maltreatment. C. EM victims will almost always tell dental professionals without prompting that they are being abuse. D. EM perpetrators are usually strangers. E. EM is a serious, though not widespread, problem.

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