Child Abuse and Neglect

Question 1

It’s not considered physical abuse until what?

Answer 1

There’s a physical injury on the kid.

Question 2

Third most common cause of death in kids 1-4 years old.

Answer 2

Assault

Question 3

The NUMBER 1 site of oral injury in kids who are physically abused.

Answer 3

LIPS.

Then oral mucosa, teeth, gingiva, tongue

Question 4

A torn frenum in this age group should raise concern.

Answer 4

Non-ambulatory patients (younger than 1).

They’re not walking yet.

Question 5

Factitious disorders by proxy may cause these types of oral injury.

Answer 5

Posterior pharyngeal

Question 6

What percent of physical abuse cases involves burns?

Answer 6

10%

Question 7

Describe burns to the face.

Answer 7

Do NOT have blister formation

Question 8

Accidental falls rarely causes bruises in this area.

Answer 8

Soft tissue of the cheek.

Question 9

Accidental falls cause bruises that are most commonly found here.

Answer 9

Bony prominences (forehead or cheekbone)

Question 10

This disease can look like cigarette burns.

Answer 10

Impetigo

Question 11

This STD presents as a sore, red throat with white/yellow exudate, but may also be symptomatic.
Differential = strep

Answer 11

Oral and pharyngeal gonorrhea

Question 12

This disease is not always a sign of sexual abuse.

Answer 12

HPV

Question 13

Bite marks that don’t break the skin can go away in how long?

Answer 13

Within 24 hrs

Question 14

Elliptical or ovoid bruises may be from what?

Answer 14

Bite marks

Question 15

Humans have an intercanine distance greater than what?

Answer 15

3 cm

Question 16

Animal bites have an intercanine distance of what?

Answer 16

Less than 3 cm

Question 17

Are dentists mandated reporters?

Answer 17

Yes