Child abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of abusive head trauma sxs
A
Breathing difficulties
Apnea
Seizures
Lifelessness
2
Q
Subdural hemorrhage
A
Not typically accidental
3
Q
how to know if skull fracture is intentional
A
Complex skull fracture
Crossing suture lines
4
Q
Most common fractures associated with child abuse
A
Long bone fractures in immobile infants
Rib fractures due to forceful compression or shaking
5
Q
Sxs salicylate ingestion
A
Hyperventilation
Vomiting
Metabolic acidosis
*check plasma salicylate
6
Q
Population in which mongolian spots are common
A
African american
asian
hispanic
