Safeguarding Children

Question 1

what is child protection

Answer 1

activity undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering

Question 2

who are children in need

Answer 2

those who require additional support or services to achieve their full potential

Question 3

what is safeguarding children

Answer 3

measures taken to minimise risks of harm to children

Question 4

what is child abuse and neglect

Answer 4

anything with those entrusted with the care of children do which damages their prospects of safe and healthy development into adulthood

Question 5

what 3 elements must be present in child abuse

Answer 5

significant harm to child
carer has some responsibility for that harm
significant connection between carers responsibility for child and harm to child

Question 6

what are the 4 major themes of the children and young peoples act

Answer 6

childrens rights
GIRFEC
early learning and childcare
looked after children

Question 7

when can information be shared

Answer 7

when safety is at risk or where the benefits of sharing information outweigh the public and individuals interest in keeping info confidential

Question 8

what are the adult contributing factors to child abuse

Answer 8

drugs, alcohol, poverty, unemployment, stress, domestic violence, disability, step parents

Question 9

what are the child contributing factors to child abuse

Answer 9

crying, disability, unwanted pregnancy, wrong gender

Question 10

what are the environmental factors to child abuse

Answer 10

housing conditions

Question 11

what are the big 3 concerns about parenting capacity

Answer 11

domestic violence
drug and alcohol misuse
mental health problems

Question 12

what are the categories of child abuse

Answer 12

physical
emotional
neglect
sexual

Question 13

what are vulnerable children

Answer 13

under 5s
irregular attenders
medical problems and disabilities

Question 14

what are the markers of general neglect

Answer 14

nutrition
warmth/clothing/shelter
hygiene and healthcare
stimulation and education
affection

Question 15

what is the short term damage from neglect

Answer 15

physical health
emotional health
social development
cognitive development

Question 16

what is the long term damage from neglect

Answer 16

arrest
suicide attempts
major depression
diabetes
heart disease

Question 17

what is the definition of dental neglect

Answer 17

persistent failure to meet a childs basic oral health needs likely to result in serious impairment of a childs oral or general health or development

Question 18

what can severe dental disease as a result of general neglect cause

Answer 18

toothache
disturbed sleep
difficulty eating
absence from school

Question 19

what can dental disease put a child at risk of

Answer 19

teasing
repeated antibiotics
repeated GA extractions
severe infection

Question 20

what is wilful neglect

Answer 20

after dental problems have been pointed out there is continued irregular attendance, failure to complete treatment, returning in pain, repeated GA for dental extractions

Question 21

what are the indicators of dental neglect

Answer 21

obvious dental disease
impact on child
practical care has been offered but child not returned for treatment yet

Question 22

what are the 3 stages of managing dental neglect

Answer 22

preventive dental team
preventive multi agency
child protection referral

Question 23

what is the preventive dental team management

Answer 23

raise concerns with parents offer support, set targets, keep records and monitor progress

Question 24

what is the preventive multiagency management

Answer 24

liaise with other professionals
common assessment framework
check if they are on child protection plan
agree joint plan of action
send letter to health visitor

Question 25

what is acute/compassionate physical abuse

Answer 25

spontaneous uncalculated reaction
remorse and take appropriate action

Question 26

what is chronic physical abuse

Answer 26

help sought but not actively
no remorse
childs needs not priority

Question 27

where would non-accidental injuries occur

Answer 27

eyes
ears
triangle of safety on neck
inner thighs

Question 28

what are the extraoral signs of abuse

Answer 28

bruising of face and ears
abrasions and lacerations
burns and bites
neck
eye injuries
hair pulling
fractures

Question 29

what are the major clinical features of abuse

Answer 29

skin lesions
bone lesions
intracranial lesions
visceral lesions

Question 30

what are the intraoral signs of abuse

Answer 30

contusions
bruises
abrasions and lacerations
burns
tooth trauma
frenal injuries

Question 31

what raises suspicion

Answer 31

delay in seeking help
vague story
account not compatible with injury
parents preoccupied
childs appearance abnormal
history of previous injury
history of violence in family

Question 32

what questions do we ask ourselves with signs of physical abuse

Answer 32

could it have been caused accidentally and how
does explanation fit age and clinical findings
if injury within normally acceptable limits of behaviour
delay in seeking advice - what is reason

Question 33

what are the observations we make of child during physical abuse suspicions

Answer 33

general demeanour
nature with parents
reactions to others
reaction to medical exam
comments by child that give concern

Question 34

what is expected of dental team

Answer 34

observe
record
communicate
refer

Question 35

what happens if child is in immediate danger

Answer 35

child protection order
exclusion order
child assessment order
removal by police

Question 36

how do i refer?

Answer 36

by phone and follow up in writing
record in notes