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Intimate partner violence screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateWomen's health/OB/GYNIntimate partner violence screeningABFM Board

A 31-year-old pregnant woman presents with vague abdominal pain and says she fell. Her partner answers most questions and refuses to leave the room. She appears anxious. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: B — Ask about safety in private using a validated screening approach

USPSTF recommends screening women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence and providing or referring to support services when positive.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations