CFN Child Maltreatment Recognition and Reporting 2

Question 1

Child neglect is the MOST common form of child maltreatment in the United States. Which finding best supports a diagnosis of medical neglect?

Accepted Answer

Failure to seek treatment for a serious medical condition despite awareness and ability to do so

Answer

Medical neglect involves failing to provide necessary medical care for a known, serious health condition when the caregiver has the means to do so.

Question 2

When interviewing a child about suspected maltreatment, which interview technique is recommended for forensic settings?

Accepted Answer

Using a structured forensic interview protocol such as NICHD or CornerHouse RATAC

Answer

Structured forensic interview protocols like the NICHD Protocol minimize contamination and maximize reliability of a child's disclosure.

Question 3

Which burn pattern is most consistent with intentional scalding injury in a child?

Accepted Answer

Stocking or glove pattern burns with sharp demarcation

Answer

Stocking or glove pattern burns with sharp water lines indicate forced immersion — a classic sign of intentional scalding abuse.

Question 4

In child sexual abuse cases, a normal anogenital examination in a child who disclosed abuse is:

Accepted Answer

Common, as most abuse leaves no lasting physical findings

Answer

Research consistently shows that the majority of confirmed child sexual abuse cases have normal or nonspecific physical findings on anogenital examination.

Question 5

Which multidisciplinary team (MDT) is typically convened in child maltreatment cases to coordinate investigation and services?

Accepted Answer

Child Advocacy Center (CAC) MDT including law enforcement, CPS, prosecution, and medical/mental health

Answer

Child Advocacy Centers convene MDTs that coordinate forensic interviews, medical exams, law enforcement, CPS, and mental health services to minimize trauma to the child.

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CFN Child Maltreatment Recognition and Reporting 2