Abuse

Question 1

What is the term for any recent act or failure to act on part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an acto or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm?

Answer 1

Child abuse or neglect

Question 2

What are 4 types of maltreatment?

Answer 2

1. Physical abuse
2. Sexual abuse
3. Neglect
4. Emotional or psychological abuse

Question 3

Injuries to what area of the body occur in 50% of physical abuse victims

Answer 3

Facial and head injury

Question 4

What would you expect if the patient has multiple injuries, all in different stages of healing, injuries not appropriate for child’s stage of development, and the history of the injury does match the injury?

Answer 4

Physical abuse

Question 5

Any stimulating activity that is inappropriate for the child’s age, level of cognitive development

Answer 5

Sexual abuse

Question 6

Inattention to the basic needs of child, education, and supervision. Willful failure of parent or guardian to seek and follow through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection

Answer 6

Neglect

Question 7

What is the most frequent form of abuse?

Answer 7

Neglect in 70% of cases

Question 8

Are dentists required to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to social services or law enforcement agencies?

Answer 8

Yes, in all 50 states

Question 9

Who makes a determination whether the child is a victim or at risk of abuse or neglect?

Answer 9

Child protective services (CPS)

Question 10

In Virginia, how long do you have to report after your first suspicion?

Answer 10

72 hours

Question 11

Why is it important that dentists report abuse?

Answer 11

50% of child abuse shows signs in head, face, neck area