SRO Child Abuse & Neglect Recognition

Question 1

Which of the following is a physical indicator most strongly associated with child physical abuse?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained bruises in various stages of healing

Answer

Bruises in multiple stages of healing indicate repeated trauma over time, which is inconsistent with a single accidental injury.

Question 2

What is the broad legal term that encompasses acts or failures to act that cause harm or risk of harm to a child?

Accepted Answer

Child maltreatment

Answer

Child maltreatment is the umbrella term used by child protective services and law to include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect.

Question 3

Which type of abuse involves a persistent pattern of behavior that damages a child's emotional development and sense of self-worth?

Accepted Answer

Emotional abuse

Answer

Emotional abuse involves chronic behaviors such as belittling, threatening, or rejecting a child that impair emotional and psychological development.

Question 4

A child arrives at school with burns shaped like a circular object consistent with a cigarette tip. This patterned injury is most indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse

Answer

Burns that match specific objects such as cigarettes, irons, or cords are classic indicators of intentional physical abuse rather than accidental injury.

Question 5

Which behavioral indicator is a significant red flag for possible sexual abuse in a school-age child?

Accepted Answer

Age-inappropriate sexual knowledge or behavior

Answer

Age-inappropriate sexual knowledge or acting out sexual behaviors is a key behavioral indicator that may suggest a child has been exposed to or experienced sexual abuse.

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

SRO Child Abuse & Neglect Recognition