Child Abuse

Question 1

What is physical abuse? -3

Answer 1

Deliberate infliction of physical injury on a child

Non-accidental injury

Injury from lack of care or supervision by caregiver or parent

Question 2

Physical abuse physical indicators (8)

Answer 2

Unexplained bruises (in various stages of healing)

Welts, human bite marks, bald spots

Unexplained burns

Cigarette burns or immersion burns

Unexplained fractures, lacerations or abrasions

Failure to thrive

Evidence of delayed or inappropriate treatment for injuries

Bruises

Question 3

Behavioral indicators of physical abuse (6)

Answer 3

Self destructive

Withdrawn and/or aggressive - behavioral extremes

Arrives at school early or stays late as if afraid to be at home

Chronic runaway (adolescent)

Complains of soreness or moves uncomfortably

Wears clothing inappropriate to weather in order to cover body

Bizarre explanation of injuries

Question 4

Types of Emotional abuse (7)

Answer 4

Any mental injury to the intelligence or thinking ability of the child

Verbally assaulting

Ignoring

Isolating

Over pressuring

Rejecting

Terrorizing

Question 5

Indicators of emotional Abuse (4)

Answer 5

• lags in emotional and intellectual development
• unusual fearfullness
• antisocial behavior
• extremes of behavior

Question 6

Types of sexual abuse (6)

Answer 6

	Sex act with a child
	Sex act where child is in the room/area
	Molestation
	Indecent exposure
	Incest
	Sexual exploitation

Question 7

Physical signs of sexual abuse (5)

Answer 7

 Bleeding or bruising from genitalia or rectum
 Bruising or injuries of mouth or throat
 Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
 Recurrent urinary tract infections
 Sexually transmitted disease
 Pregnancy

Question 8

Behavioral signs of sexual abuse (7)

Answer 8

 Knowing about sex acts beyond child’s age
 Play-acting sex acts
 Reluctance or refusal to undress in front of others
 Seductive behavior
 Poor relationships with peers
 Rapidly declining school performance
 Suicide attempts or ideation

Question 9

Other situations of abuse. (5)

Answer 9

Denial of basic needs

Operating a motor vehicle recklessly or when under the influence

Illegal drug usage by the caretaker

Failure to respond to a child’s life- threatening condition

Child left at home alone and unsupervised

Question 10

Under CA law, nurses are ____ reporters.

Answer 10

mandatory

Question 11

Reporting abuse (4)

Answer 11

Not your role to investigate

Not your role to prove

Report “reasonable belief a child has suffered neglect or abuse”

Report is anonymous