Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Practice Test

What is the leading cause of serious injury to women?

1. Accidents

2. Domestic violence

3. Workplace injuries

4. Sports injuries

The correct answer is: Domestic violence

The leading cause of serious injury to women is domestic violence. This encompasses various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, and psychological harm, predominantly inflicted by intimate partners or family members. The prevalence and severity of domestic violence are significant, affecting millions of women worldwide, contributing to both short-term and long-term physical injuries as well as severe psychological impacts. Domestic violence is often underestimated in its seriousness and scope, yet it is a major public health issue that results in numerous hospitalizations and can lead to chronic health problems. It also has broader implications for communities, including increased healthcare costs and lost productivity due to the effects of trauma and injury. In contrast, while accidents, workplace injuries, and sports injuries do contribute to serious injuries in women, they generally do not reach the same level of severity or prevalence as those associated with domestic violence. Accidents and injuries from work or sports often represent isolated incidents rather than the systemic and repeated nature of domestic violence, where the injuries can be both physical and emotional over an extended period. This makes the concern related to domestic violence particularly critical to address in discussions around injury prevention and women's health.