Child Protection and Neglect Revision Questions

Question 1

Categories of child abuse?

Answer 1

Physical 
Neglect
Sexual 
Emtional 
Non organic - failure to thrive

Question 2

Major clinical features of abuse

Answer 2

skin lesions - brusies, burns, bites
bone lesions - fracutres
intercranial lesions from shaking
visceral lesions - blunt truama

Question 3

Physical abuse oro facial signs

Answer 3

Bruising of face
Bruising of ears
Abrasions and lacerations
Fractures
Burns and bites
Neck - choke or cord marks
Eye injuries
Hair pulling

Question 4

What is the index of suspicion for child abuse

Answer 4

Delay in seeking help
Vague story
Account not comptabile with story
Parents mood abnormal
Strange behaviour for parent 
Hisotry of injury/violence in family
Child says something
Childs appearance and interaction abnormal with parent

Question 5

What is short term damage of neglect

Answer 5

Physical and emtional health
Social development
Cognitive development

Question 6

Managing dental neglect

Answer 6

Observe childs behaviour and injuries
Record conversations and findings in patient notes
Communication with child and parent to talk about injuries
Discuss with Child Protection Advisor who may refer to lead paeds or social services
May need to involve multi-agency management to see if other profesionals share the same concern for the child - inform health visitor
May need child protection referral