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Question 1

what are the 5 major types of maltreatment?

Answer 1

Physical abuse
Child neglect
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Exposure to family violence

Question 2

Deliberate infliction of physical injury through
punching, kicking, biting, burning or shaking

Answer 2

physical abuse

Question 3

what are the predisposing factors contributing to physical abuse?

Answer 3

Environment/Social
poverty, unemployment, dysfunctional family, financial crisis, chronic
stress increased between children & parents as seen in over crowded
living quarters, spans across all societal income levels
Child
disabled, temperamental, hyperactive, foster/stepchild,
illegitimate/unwanted child
Characteristics of Parent
History of abuse as a child, socially isolate with little supportive
relationships, low self-esteem, overworked/overwhelmed, uneducated,
substance abuse

Question 4

This is the most common form of maltreatment
Defined as failure of parent /guardian to provide for child’s
basic needs & adequate level of care
This can be a physical or emotional neglect
Physical= deprivation of life’s necessities
Emotional= failure to meet needs for affection, attention
& emotional nuturing

Answer 4

child neglect

Question 5

An act performed on child for sexual gratification of the
perpetrator. Perpetrator often uses

Answer 5

sexual abuse

Question 6

of any child to engage in sexually explicit conduct
for producing any visual depiction of such conduct via rape,
molestation, prostitution or incest

Answer 6

coercion

Question 7

physical sexual activity between blood or nonblood
relatives & child

Answer 7

incest

Question 8

touching, fondling, single or mutual
masturbation

Answer 8

molestation

Question 9

indecent exposure

Answer 9

exhibitionism

Question 10

Intentional omission of verbal or behavioural action that
are necessary for development of a healthy self esteem
Can include social, emotional or spiritual hard

Answer 10

emotional abuse

Question 11

Affects children of all social classes
Includes
Spousal and child abuse
Neglect
Maltreatment

Answer 11

family violence

Question 12

what are the warning signs of abuse?

Answer 12

repeated physical injuries
conflicting stories
injury blamed
history inconsistent
inappropriate response of caregiver that is an exaggerated response
neglect or delay in seeking medical attention for child or failure to obtain immunization
Child seems overly upset about being discharged must be
brought to attention of health care provider

Question 13

what are the stages of brusing?

Answer 13

1 to 2 days – swollen and tender
0 to 5 days – red/purple
5 to 7 days – green
7 to 10 days – yellow
10 to 14 days – brown
14 to 28 days – clear