CMAS 258N FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Henry Kempe
Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of
Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome"
Mary Ellen Wilson
First child abuse case that was recognized
-whipped and cut
-no laws to remove/save her
-court had to prove that she was treated worse than an animal to be removed
-no laws came for 100 years
What is CAPTA?
-provides minimum standards for maltreatment
-states can add statutes to gain funding
-funding for prosecution, investigating, prevention, assessments, and treatment(
enacted 100 years after Mary Ellen)
How does CAPTA define child maltreatment?
any fact or failure to act on part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and
imminent risk
-nonaccidental
What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse?
, Intentionally, knowingly, and Recklessly
How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse?
Person who committed abuse
-parent of child-spouse or former spouse of parent
-paramour or former paramour
-Child 14+ that is responsible for child (babysitter)
-Child 14+ that resides in house
-18+ not living in home or care (aunt/uncle)
How does PA define perpetrator of omission?
Know abuse is happening
-parent-spouse or former spouse
-paramour or former paramour
-18+ who resides in house
-18+ that is responsible for child
How does PA define recent acts of abuse?
within 2 years
physical abuse definition
A non-accidental physical injury
Unlawful corporal punishment or injury
Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain
signs of physical abuse
-unexplained bruises
-mobility changes
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Henry Kempe
Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of
Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome"
Mary Ellen Wilson
First child abuse case that was recognized
-whipped and cut
-no laws to remove/save her
-court had to prove that she was treated worse than an animal to be removed
-no laws came for 100 years
What is CAPTA?
-provides minimum standards for maltreatment
-states can add statutes to gain funding
-funding for prosecution, investigating, prevention, assessments, and treatment(
enacted 100 years after Mary Ellen)
How does CAPTA define child maltreatment?
any fact or failure to act on part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and
imminent risk
-nonaccidental
What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse?
, Intentionally, knowingly, and Recklessly
How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse?
Person who committed abuse
-parent of child-spouse or former spouse of parent
-paramour or former paramour
-Child 14+ that is responsible for child (babysitter)
-Child 14+ that resides in house
-18+ not living in home or care (aunt/uncle)
How does PA define perpetrator of omission?
Know abuse is happening
-parent-spouse or former spouse
-paramour or former paramour
-18+ who resides in house
-18+ that is responsible for child
How does PA define recent acts of abuse?
within 2 years
physical abuse definition
A non-accidental physical injury
Unlawful corporal punishment or injury
Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain
signs of physical abuse
-unexplained bruises
-mobility changes
