Definitions
This term refers to abuse by a current or former partner
What is intimate partner violence?
The number one predictor of IPV during pregnancy
What is prior IPV?
Unexplained injuries may indicate this
What is IPV?
Screening must always be done in this setting
What is private / alone?
A common mental health outcome of IPV
What is depression?
The perinatal period includes this time frame
What is 12 months before pregnancy through 12 months postpartum?
This type of pregnancy increases IPV risk
What is unplanned pregnancy?
A partner answering all questions suggests this
What is controlling behavior?
This phrase helps normalize screening
“Because violence is common, I ask all patients…”
A neonatal outcome linked to IPV
What is low birth weight?
Name 2 types of IPV
Physical, sexual, psychological, financial, stalking, or controlling
Financial stress increases risk of this
What is IPV?
Missed prenatal visits may indicate this issue
IPV!
What type of language should nurses use?
Nonjudgmental / trauma-informed
A patient discloses that her partner has been controlling and monitoring her phone. What is the nurse’s best response?
“I’m glad you told me. You don’t deserve this.”
Use validation + nonjudgmental language (trauma-informed care)
This type of IPV includes gaslighting and isolation
What is psychological abuse?
Which outcome is associated with perinatal IPV?
A. Macrosomia
B. Low birth weight
C. Increased fetal movement
D. Post-term pregnancy
B. Low birth weight
Avoiding eye contact is what type of clue?
What is a behavioral clue?
A nurse says, “I need to ask you something important—are you safe at home?” What type of approach is this?
What is direct screening using trauma-informed communication?
A patient screens positive for IPV. What is the nurse’s FIRST priority?
A. Provide hotline numbers
B. Assess immediate safety
C. Notify law enforcement
D. Schedule counseling
Answer: B
A patient reports her partner sabotages birth control and pressures pregnancy decisions. What type of IPV is this?
What is reproductive coercion?
When should nurses screen for IPV? (Select all that apply)
A. First prenatal visit
B. Each trimester
C. Postpartum visits
D. Only when injuries are present
Answers: A, B, C
A patient reports her partner tracks her phone, isolates her from friends, and controls finances. What category of IPV is this?
What is psychological/control (coercive) abuse?
A pregnant patient presents for her second trimester visit with her partner, who insists on staying in the room. What is the nurse’s best action?
Ask the partner to step out for part of the assessment
What would make it difficult for YOU as a nurse to ask about IPV
Discussion!
Any answer works as long as it involves reflection + critical thinking <3