Abuse Flashcards
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What is child abuse?
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It’s an act that negatively affects a child’s physical and emotional health and development and causes physical, cognitive and emotional impairment in children
2
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Categories of abuse
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Physical Emotional Neglect Exploitation Sexual
3
Q
Extra oral signs
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Fractures Bruises Bite marks Burn marks Poor nutritional state Inappropriately dressed for the weather
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Q
Intra oral signs
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Lacerations on the lips Lacerated French Fractures on teeth Avulsions Tooth discoloration Fractures of mandible or maxilla Burns
5
Q
Oral signs of sexual abuse
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Gonorrhoea
Syphilis snail track ulcers
Condyloma acuminata
Chlamydia
NB lab tests are needed to confirm
6
Q
2 laws covering child abuse and neglect
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- Section 15/110 of Child care amendment act
- The prevention of family violence act no 133 of 1993 (section 4)
Form 22 needs to be completed
