CDA Child Abuse Prevention, Recognition, and Mandatory Reporting

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of physical abuse in a child care setting?

Accepted Answer

A caregiver spanks a child as a form of discipline

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A caregiver ignores a child's requests for attention

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A caregiver fails to provide adequate meals for a child

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A caregiver uses inappropriate language around children

Question 2

Which type of child maltreatment involves a caregiver failing to provide basic needs such as food, clothing, or supervision?

Accepted Answer

Neglect

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Physical abuse

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Emotional abuse

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Sexual abuse

Question 3

A child in your care frequently arrives with unexplained bruises in various stages of healing. What should a CDA professional do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the observations and report concerns to the appropriate authority

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Confront the parents directly about the bruises

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Wait to see if the bruising pattern continues before taking action

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Ask other staff to confirm your suspicions before reporting

Question 4

Emotional abuse in early childhood most commonly includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Persistent criticism, threats, rejection, or humiliation directed at a child

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Failing to provide appropriate clothing for cold weather

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Leaving a child unsupervised for extended periods

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Exposing a child to inappropriate sexual content

Question 5

Which physical indicator is most commonly associated with sexual abuse in young children?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty walking or sitting, or pain/itching in the genital area

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Frequent unexplained bruising on the arms and legs

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Malnourishment and poor hygiene

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Unexplained burn marks on the skin

Question 6

A child discloses to you that a family member has been hurting them at home. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Listen calmly, believe the child, reassure them, and report the disclosure promptly

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Tell the child not to worry and change the subject

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Immediately call the child's other parent to inform them

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Ask the child detailed questions to gather as much information as possible

Question 7

Which behavioral sign may indicate that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Sudden changes in behavior, withdrawal, or regression to earlier behaviors

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Showing age-appropriate curiosity about the environment

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Asking many questions during storytime

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Preferring to play with one particular type of toy