Chapter 14- Health Problems of Early Childhood

Question 1

Child Maltreatment

Answer 1

intentional physical abuse or neglect, emotional abuse or neglect, and sexual abuse of children, usually by an adult

Question 2

Most common maltreatment

Answer 2

Neglect

Question 3

Contributing factors of neglect

Answer 3

lack knowledge of Childs needs

lack of resources

caregiver substance abuse

Question 4

Physical neglect

Answer 4

deprivation of necessities, food, clothing, shelter, supervision, medical care, and education

Question 5

Emotional neglect

Answer 5

failure to meet Childs needs of affection, attention, and nurturance

Question 6

Emotional abuse or psychologic maltreatment refers to:

Answer 6

deliberate attempt to destroy or significantly impair a child’s self-esteem or competence

Question 7

Forms of emotional abuse:

Answer 7

rejecting

isolating

terrorizing

ignoring

corrupting

verbally assaulting

overpressuring the child

Question 8

Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)

Answer 8

serious form of physical abuse caused by violent shaking of infants and young children

Question 9

Long term outcomes of AHT include:

Answer 9

seizure disorders

visual impairment, including blindness

developmental delays

hearing loss

cerebral palsy

mild to profound mental, cognitive, or motor impairments

Question 10

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP)

Answer 10

Medical child abuse or factitious disorder by proxy.

Caregiver deliberately exaggerate or fabricate histories and symptoms or induce symptoms

Question 11

Considerations when determining MSBP

Answer 11

• Childs condition consistent with reported history?
• Does diagnostic evidence support the reported history?
• Has anyone other than caregiver witnessed symptoms?
• Treatment being provided mainly because of caregivers demand?

Question 12

Parental characteristics that put them in the risk category for abusing

Answer 12

• Younger parents
• Single-parent families
• Parents with substance abuse problems
• Low income families
• Those with little knowledge of parenting skills

Question 13

Child characteristic that put them at risk for abuse

Answer 13

• Children from birth to 1 (are at highest risk since they require constant attention)
• Unwanted, brain-damaged, hyperactive, or physically disabled children
• Premature babies

Question 14

Types of Sexual Maltreatment

Answer 14

Incest

Molestation

Exhibitionism

Child Pornography

Child Prostitution

Pedophilia