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Abuse & Neglect

This document discusses signs of abuse and neglect and how to respond. Withdrawal from social contact, changes in attitude, and abnormal sexual behaviors can indicate abuse or trauma. Isolative or secretive caregivers may signal sexual abuse. Mandated reporting laws for domestic violence vary by state. Abandonment refers to deliberately deserting an elderly person. Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm a child's self-worth. Unexplained injuries should always be reported. The safety of the child should be the top priority when observing potential abuse signals.

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Abuse & Neglect

This document discusses signs of abuse and neglect and how to respond. Withdrawal from social contact, changes in attitude, and abnormal sexual behaviors can indicate abuse or trauma. Isolative or secretive caregivers may signal sexual abuse. Mandated reporting laws for domestic violence vary by state. Abandonment refers to deliberately deserting an elderly person. Emotional abuse involves behaviors that harm a child's self-worth. Unexplained injuries should always be reported. The safety of the child should be the top priority when observing potential abuse signals.

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Exam : Abuse and Neglect: What to Look For and How to Respond

1. Withdrawal from social contact, a change in attitude toward others, and abnormally sexualized
behaviors are all:

Learner Response: Signs that a person may have experienced abuse or trauma

Correct Answer:Signs that a person may have experienced abuse or trauma

Feedback:

2. If a child’s caregiver or parent is especially isolative or secretive, this may be a potential sign of:

Learner Response: Sexual abuse

Correct Answer:Sexual abuse

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3. In cases of domestic or intimate partner violence, mandated reporting between adults


_____________, so you should be aware of the current laws where you are employed.

Learner Response: Will vary by state

Correct Answer:Will vary by state

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4. The deliberate desertion of an elderly person by a caregiver or other reasonably responsible person is
known as:

Learner Response: Abandonment

Correct Answer:Abandonment

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5. __________ refers to behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being, such as name-
calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love, and threatening.

Learner Response: Emotional abuse

Correct Answer:Emotional abuse


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6. Even when you are unsure whether abuse has taken place, any unexplained bruises, marks, or injuries
still always should be:

Learner Response: Reported to the appropriate investigator

Correct Answer:Reported to the appropriate investigator

Feedback:

7. When interacting with a parent and child, you might consider that the child is being abused if you
observe certain behaviors. Which of the following is NOT a potential signal of abuse?

Learner Response: The parent and child show a high amount of affection and communicate well

Correct Answer:The parent and child show a high amount of affection and communicate well

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8. True or False: Elder abuse is only found in nursing homes.

Learner Response: False

Correct Answer:False

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9. In the only national study that examined the extent of elder abuse, 90% of the abusers were
_____________.

Learner Response: Family members

Correct Answer:Family members

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10. True or False: Rich, white families do not abuse their children.

Learner Response: False

Correct Answer:False

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11. Though you may not always find it easy or comfortable to note and report signs of child abuse, you
should always consider the child’s _________ first.

Learner Response: Safety

Correct Answer:Safety

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12. The right to be free from abuse and neglect is guaranteed by law:

Learner Response: In all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and all 16 U.S.
territories

Correct Answer:In all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and all 16 U.S. territories

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13. All types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 years by a parent, caregiver, or other
adult is known as ___________.

Learner Response: Child abuse

Correct Answer:Child abuse

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