Child Abuse Prevention, Recognition, and Mandatory Reporting Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of physical abuse in a child care setting?
Answer: A caregiver spanks a child as a form of discipline
Physical abuse includes any non-accidental physical injury inflicted on a child, including hitting, spanking, or other forms of corporal punishment.
Which type of child maltreatment involves a caregiver failing to provide basic needs such as food, clothing, or supervision?
Answer: Neglect
Neglect is the failure to provide a child's basic physical, educational, emotional, or medical needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and supervision.
A child in your care frequently arrives with unexplained bruises in various stages of healing. What should a CDA professional do first?
Answer: Document the observations and report concerns to the appropriate authority
CDA professionals must document observations objectively and report suspected abuse to the appropriate child protective services or mandated authority immediately.
Emotional abuse in early childhood most commonly includes which of the following?
Answer: Persistent criticism, threats, rejection, or humiliation directed at a child
Emotional abuse involves a pattern of behavior that impairs a child's emotional development or sense of self-worth, such as persistent criticism, threats, rejection, or humiliation.
Which physical indicator is most commonly associated with sexual abuse in young children?
Answer: Difficulty walking or sitting, or pain/itching in the genital area
Physical indicators of sexual abuse may include difficulty walking or sitting and unexplained pain, bruising, or itching in the genital or rectal area.
A child discloses to you that a family member has been hurting them at home. What is the most appropriate immediate response?
Answer: Listen calmly, believe the child, reassure them, and report the disclosure promptly
When a child discloses abuse, professionals should listen calmly, affirm and believe the child, offer reassurance, and report the disclosure to authorities—not conduct an investigation.
Which behavioral sign may indicate that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect?
Answer: Sudden changes in behavior, withdrawal, or regression to earlier behaviors
Sudden behavioral changes, unexplained withdrawal, regression to earlier behaviors, or extreme mood swings can be indicators that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.