SEVI TEST #2 WELSH QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | Complete
Solutions | Sexual Education & Violence Intervention |
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Section 1: Epidemiology of Sexual Violence & Victim Demographics (Questions 1-
12)
Q1. A SANE nurse is reviewing national victimization data and notes that sexual
assault remains one of the most underreported violent crimes. According to
epidemiological surveys, approximately what percentage of sexual assaults are
estimated to go unreported to law enforcement?
A. 10-20%
B. 30-40%
C. 50-60%
D. 60-80% or more
D. 60-80% or more [CORRECT]
Rationale: Multiple victimization surveys indicate that the vast majority of sexual
assaults are never reported to police due to fear, shame, mistrust of the justice
system, and concern about not being believed. Options A through C significantly
underestimate the scope of underreporting.
Correct Answer: D
Q2. Which demographic group experiences the highest rate of sexual violence
victimization according to national victimization surveys?
A. Males aged 25-34
B. Females aged 18-24
C. Females aged 12-17
D. Males aged 45-54
B. Females aged 18-24 [CORRECT]
,Rationale: Young women aged 18-24 experience the highest rates of sexual violence,
with particular vulnerability among college-enrolled women. While adolescents
(Option C) are also at elevated risk, the 18-24 age range represents peak
victimization rates. Options A and D represent lower-risk demographic groups.
Correct Answer: B
Q3. A 19-year-old college freshman presents to the campus health center after a
party. She reports drinking alcohol and waking up in an unfamiliar room with no
memory of the previous night. Which factor MOST increases her risk for sexual
assault in the campus environment?
A. Living off-campus in private housing
B. Attending social gatherings where alcohol is present
C. Participation in intramural sports
D. Enrollment in online courses
B. Attending social gatherings where alcohol is present [CORRECT]
Rationale: Alcohol-facilitated sexual assault is prevalent on college campuses, with
perpetrators frequently exploiting victims' incapacitation. While alcohol does not
cause assault, its presence at social gatherings is a significant contextual risk factor.
Options A, C, and D are not established primary risk factors.
Correct Answer: B
Q4. A 24-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities presents with bruising and
reports unwanted sexual contact by a caregiver. Which statement about sexual
violence against individuals with disabilities is MOST accurate?
A. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates equal to the general
population
B. Individuals with disabilities are significantly less likely to experience sexual violence
due to perceived vulnerability
,C. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates 3-10 times higher
than those without disabilities
D. Most perpetrators of sexual violence against individuals with disabilities are
strangers
C. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates 3-10 times higher
than those without disabilities [CORRECT]
Rationale: People with disabilities face substantially elevated risk due to dependence
on caregivers, communication barriers, and social isolation. Perpetrators are most
often known caregivers or acquaintances, making Option D incorrect. Options A and
B underestimate the documented disparity.
Correct Answer: C
Q5. A transgender female patient discloses sexual assault by an intimate partner.
Which factor contributes to disproportionately high rates of sexual violence in the
LGBTQ+ community?
A. Lower rates of substance use in LGBTQ+ populations
B. Systemic discrimination and minority stress that reduce help-seeking and increase
vulnerability
C. Higher socioeconomic status across the LGBTQ+ community
D. Increased reporting to law enforcement compared to heterosexual victims
B. Systemic discrimination and minority stress that reduce help-seeking and increase
vulnerability [CORRECT]
Rationale: LGBTQ+ individuals face elevated sexual violence rates due to minority
stress, discrimination, fear of outing, and reduced access to affirming services.
Options A, C, and D are factually incorrect based on current epidemiological data.
Correct Answer: B
, Q6. A victim reports that the perpetrator was a former dating partner. Which
statement about perpetrator-victim relationships in sexual assault is MOST accurate?
A. The majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers
B. Approximately 50% of sexual assaults are committed by strangers
C. Approximately 80% or more of sexual assaults are committed by someone known
to the victim
D. Family members are rarely perpetrators of sexual violence
C. Approximately 80% or more of sexual assaults are committed by someone known
to the victim [CORRECT]
Rationale: The vast majority of sexual assaults involve acquaintances, intimate
partners, friends, or family members rather than strangers. Stranger assaults (Options
A and B) are relatively uncommon. Family perpetration (Option D) is unfortunately
common, particularly for child victims.
Correct Answer: C
Q7. A 30-year-old woman delays reporting a sexual assault for 3 weeks. Which
reason for delayed reporting is cited MOST frequently by adult victims?
A. Desire to protect the perpetrator from legal consequences
B. Fear of not being believed or being blamed for the assault
C. Lack of awareness that sexual assault is a crime
D. Satisfaction with informal resolution through family intervention
B. Fear of not being believed or being blamed for the assault [CORRECT]
Rationale: Fear of disbelief, victim-blaming, and shame are the most commonly cited
barriers to reporting sexual violence. While some victims may hesitate to report
known perpetrators (Option A), fear of not being believed remains the primary
deterrent across demographic groups.
Correct Answer: B
Solutions | Sexual Education & Violence Intervention |
SANE Preparation | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Epidemiology of Sexual Violence & Victim Demographics (Questions 1-
12)
Q1. A SANE nurse is reviewing national victimization data and notes that sexual
assault remains one of the most underreported violent crimes. According to
epidemiological surveys, approximately what percentage of sexual assaults are
estimated to go unreported to law enforcement?
A. 10-20%
B. 30-40%
C. 50-60%
D. 60-80% or more
D. 60-80% or more [CORRECT]
Rationale: Multiple victimization surveys indicate that the vast majority of sexual
assaults are never reported to police due to fear, shame, mistrust of the justice
system, and concern about not being believed. Options A through C significantly
underestimate the scope of underreporting.
Correct Answer: D
Q2. Which demographic group experiences the highest rate of sexual violence
victimization according to national victimization surveys?
A. Males aged 25-34
B. Females aged 18-24
C. Females aged 12-17
D. Males aged 45-54
B. Females aged 18-24 [CORRECT]
,Rationale: Young women aged 18-24 experience the highest rates of sexual violence,
with particular vulnerability among college-enrolled women. While adolescents
(Option C) are also at elevated risk, the 18-24 age range represents peak
victimization rates. Options A and D represent lower-risk demographic groups.
Correct Answer: B
Q3. A 19-year-old college freshman presents to the campus health center after a
party. She reports drinking alcohol and waking up in an unfamiliar room with no
memory of the previous night. Which factor MOST increases her risk for sexual
assault in the campus environment?
A. Living off-campus in private housing
B. Attending social gatherings where alcohol is present
C. Participation in intramural sports
D. Enrollment in online courses
B. Attending social gatherings where alcohol is present [CORRECT]
Rationale: Alcohol-facilitated sexual assault is prevalent on college campuses, with
perpetrators frequently exploiting victims' incapacitation. While alcohol does not
cause assault, its presence at social gatherings is a significant contextual risk factor.
Options A, C, and D are not established primary risk factors.
Correct Answer: B
Q4. A 24-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities presents with bruising and
reports unwanted sexual contact by a caregiver. Which statement about sexual
violence against individuals with disabilities is MOST accurate?
A. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates equal to the general
population
B. Individuals with disabilities are significantly less likely to experience sexual violence
due to perceived vulnerability
,C. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates 3-10 times higher
than those without disabilities
D. Most perpetrators of sexual violence against individuals with disabilities are
strangers
C. Individuals with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates 3-10 times higher
than those without disabilities [CORRECT]
Rationale: People with disabilities face substantially elevated risk due to dependence
on caregivers, communication barriers, and social isolation. Perpetrators are most
often known caregivers or acquaintances, making Option D incorrect. Options A and
B underestimate the documented disparity.
Correct Answer: C
Q5. A transgender female patient discloses sexual assault by an intimate partner.
Which factor contributes to disproportionately high rates of sexual violence in the
LGBTQ+ community?
A. Lower rates of substance use in LGBTQ+ populations
B. Systemic discrimination and minority stress that reduce help-seeking and increase
vulnerability
C. Higher socioeconomic status across the LGBTQ+ community
D. Increased reporting to law enforcement compared to heterosexual victims
B. Systemic discrimination and minority stress that reduce help-seeking and increase
vulnerability [CORRECT]
Rationale: LGBTQ+ individuals face elevated sexual violence rates due to minority
stress, discrimination, fear of outing, and reduced access to affirming services.
Options A, C, and D are factually incorrect based on current epidemiological data.
Correct Answer: B
, Q6. A victim reports that the perpetrator was a former dating partner. Which
statement about perpetrator-victim relationships in sexual assault is MOST accurate?
A. The majority of sexual assaults are committed by strangers
B. Approximately 50% of sexual assaults are committed by strangers
C. Approximately 80% or more of sexual assaults are committed by someone known
to the victim
D. Family members are rarely perpetrators of sexual violence
C. Approximately 80% or more of sexual assaults are committed by someone known
to the victim [CORRECT]
Rationale: The vast majority of sexual assaults involve acquaintances, intimate
partners, friends, or family members rather than strangers. Stranger assaults (Options
A and B) are relatively uncommon. Family perpetration (Option D) is unfortunately
common, particularly for child victims.
Correct Answer: C
Q7. A 30-year-old woman delays reporting a sexual assault for 3 weeks. Which
reason for delayed reporting is cited MOST frequently by adult victims?
A. Desire to protect the perpetrator from legal consequences
B. Fear of not being believed or being blamed for the assault
C. Lack of awareness that sexual assault is a crime
D. Satisfaction with informal resolution through family intervention
B. Fear of not being believed or being blamed for the assault [CORRECT]
Rationale: Fear of disbelief, victim-blaming, and shame are the most commonly cited
barriers to reporting sexual violence. While some victims may hesitate to report
known perpetrators (Option A), fear of not being believed remains the primary
deterrent across demographic groups.
Correct Answer: B
