Test 2: Child Abuse

Question 1

T/F: Bruises on the elbows, knees, shins or forehead are likely to be accidental in a preschooler.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T/F: Abused children will usually discuss the abuse in an effort to stop it.

Answer 2

False

Many abused children are too scared to talk about the abuse.

Question 3

T/F: Early reporting of abuse and neglect is encouraged so that the child may be removed from the home and from the abusive or neglectful parent.

Answer 3

False

Removal from the home is not always the best choice.

Question 4

T/F: You must have concrete evidence of abuse and neglect before you report it.

Answer 4

False
You are legally responsible to report even suspected abuse. The social worker will follow up an look for the concrete evidence.

Question 5

T/F: If you report abuse or neglect, and your suspicious are proven to be unfounded, you are liable for criminal or civil suit.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T/F: The identity of the person who reports abuse or neglect is protected under law.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F: An anonymous report of abuse and neglect will not be investigated.

Answer 7

False

Social svcs. must follow up on all reports.

Question 8

What are some common signs of physical abuse?

Answer 8

• unexplained injuries
• fading bruises
• cries when going home
• shrinks when adults appear
• reports injury by offending individual

Question 9

What are some common signs of sexual abuse?

Answer 9

• difficult walking
• bizarre sexual behavior
• runs away
• sleep problems
• nightmares
• depression
• seductiveness

Question 10

What is “Munchausen Syndrome by proxy”?

Answer 10

Disease forgery by a caregiver to get attention

Question 11

How do you deal with the family members and issues of reporting child abuse?

Answer 11

• encourage the r’ship btwn the child and nonoffending parents
• nurse as role model for parents
• advise family members to encourage child to resume normal activities and observe child for signs of distress
• refer to social services