Child Neglect, Abuse, & Bullying

Question 1

What is the definition of child neglect?

Answer 1

Failure to meet a child’s basic needs despite having available resources

Question 2

What are the different types of neglect?

Answer 2

Physical, educational, emotional, medical, & chronic

Question 3

What are the causes of neglect?

Answer 3

Parents’ lack of knowledge of child’s needs, lack of resources, and parental substance abuse

Question 4

Can a parent that has no financial means or adequate resources be charge with neglect?

Answer 4

No; poverty is not neglect

Question 5

A parent is refusing a blood transfusion for their child due to religious beliefs. Is this neglect?

Answer 5

A parent practicing religious beliefs who does not provide specified medical treatment should not be considered a negligent parent

Question 6

What is the principle of parens patriae?

Answer 6

Parents’ refusal of medical treatment for their child that is deemed essential can be neglect

Question 7

What is the best response to a parent who is not immunizing or taking their child for preventive screenings and wellness checks?

Answer 7

Educate parents on the importance of preventive health care; parent refusal is not neglect

Question 8

Who is at the highest risk for child neglect & abuse?

Answer 8

Children < 4 years old or that have special needs

Question 9

What are the warning signs of child abuse & neglect?

Answer 9

Conflicting stories about an injury, parent refusing treatments or tests for child, child is constantly hungry, lack of adequate clothing, poor hygiene, child moves away from parent

Question 10

When should suspicion of child abuse or neglect be reported?

Answer 10

Professionals have 48 hours to report suspicion; can report w/o asking parents

Question 11

What is the most important criterion to base a decision of suspected abuse?

Answer 11

Incompatibility between the history and the injury

Question 12

What are the nursing interventions needed to best support the family regarding abuse & neglect?

Answer 12

Educate the parent on the child’s needs & watching for changes in behavior
Referral for appropriate social service, self-help groups, & financial aid resources

Question 13

What are the primary prevention strategies for child abuse & neglect?

Answer 13

Mass-media messages about abuse & parent education classes

Question 14

What are the tertiary prevention strategies for child abuse & neglect?

Answer 14

Support groups, family therapy, medical treatment for injuries

Question 15

What are the secondary prevention strategies for child abuse & neglect?

Answer 15

Home visitation programs

Question 16

What is the most important intervention for child abuse & neglect?

Answer 16

Remove the child from the abusive situation to prevent further injury

Question 17

What is bullying?

Answer 17

Form of aggression in which a person asserts power over another who is considered weaker

Question 18

What form of bullying do boys normally use?

Answer 18

Direct bullying by physical force

Question 19

What form of bullying do girls normally use?

Answer 19

Indirect, verbal, and cyber bullying

Question 20

What characteristics are common to bullies?

Answer 20

Defiant towards adults, antisocial, break rules, lack of parental supervision

Question 21

What interventions are needed for bullying?

Answer 21

Plan of care should focus on both the victim and the bully to promote physical and mental well- being for each child