Module 6.3 & 6.4 Physical & Sexal Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
What is abusive head trauma?
A
Often fatal injuries caused by violent shaking of a very young child
2
Q
What are the 3 main signs of of head trauma?
A
- Subdural hematoma
- Retinal hemorrhage
- Metaphyseal lesions
3
Q
What are the most life threatening physical abuse?
A
- Head Injuries
- Battered Child Syndrome
- Internal Injuries
- Burns
- Weapon Injury
- Poisoning
4
Q
What is Battered Child Syndrome
A
Child 3 and under that has multiple marks and bruises in different stages of healing (chronically physical abuse)
5
Q
Soft tissue injuries are usually indicative of abuse
A
Injuries at
- Abdomen
- Chest
- Butt
- Inner tight
- Tricep
- Sides of body
6
Q
Bilateral injuries are indicative of abuse
A
Same injury on both sides such as stocking burns
7
Q
What is the Child Protection Team
A
Team that helps child welfare professionals in their work with families in cases of child abuse and neglect
8
Q
What are the 5 phases of sexual abuse?
A
- Engagement
- Sexual interactions
- Secrecy
- Disclosure
- Suppression
