CHILD ABUSE - 2 CONTACT HOURS

A child who refuses to remove clothing for a physical examination and insists on leaving underwear should arouse concerns for what type of abuse? - A.Physical abuse. B.Emotional abuse. *** C.Sexual abuse. D.Neglect. A typical example of bruises/welts related to child abuse includes: - A.Scattered small bruises about the legs. B.Equal-sized circular bruises across the back. *** C.Large bruises ranging in color from yellow to purple. D.Streaking bruises along the spinal column and ribs. About 80% of child abuse is perpetrated by parents acting alone or with someone else. - *** A.True B.False Behavioral indications of child abuse include: - A.Fearful of contact with adults. B.Inappropriate reactions to pain or injury. C.Overly compliant behavior. *** D.All of the above. Common characteristics of abusive parents include: - A.Socially isolated. B.Suffered severe abuse as a child. C.Low self esteem. *** D.All of the above. Common manifestations of abuse include: - A.Injuries are consistent with history. B.Parent expresses much concern for the child's injury. *** C.Inconsistent or conflicting stories about the injury. D.All of the above. Emotional abuse is one of the easiest types of abuse to identify because children are more willing to talk about it. - A.True *** B.False Parents have the right to keep children away from school to help out at home. - A.True *** B.False Parents may single out only one child for abuse.