Deck 15: Child Abuse and Neglect

Question 1

Strategies that teachers use to support children who have suffered from maltreatment and violence include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Using the same consistent approach for all children who have had negative experiences.
B)Providing continuity in the daily routines.
C)Offering appropriate outlets for expressing emotions
D)Helping children engage in interactive play.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An observable sign of physical abuse could include:

A)Bruises in varying stages of healing.
B)A scab and scrape on a skinned knee.
C)A rash on the cheek.
D)A pink and weeping eye.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Teacher Olga learns that the parent of a three-year old child in her class leaves the child home sleeping at night while the parent studies at the library.The mother has told Olga that it is common in her country to leave children in this way.Olga wants to acknowledge the mother's culture,but is unsure if this is ok.What should Olga do?

A)Implement a self-care curriculum at school so the child learns ways to keep safe.
B)Contact the local child protection agency immediately to discuss the matter.
C)Respect the parent's culture and support the mother in her role as a student.
D)Bring up the topic at the staff meeting next month.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If a child discloses abuse,the teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Allow the child to talk without interrupting or questioning.
B)Believe what the child says.
C)Reassure the child that it was good to come to you.
D)Promise the child that you won't tell.

Question 5

Teachers are logical contributors to community efforts to prevent child maltreatment.Positive community approaches include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Programs which teach parenting skills.
B)Emergency care and shelter for victims of domestic violence.
C)Programs which support first-time parents and build family relationships.
D)Programs which focus only on parents who have abused their children.

Question 6

Which of the following correctly defines child maltreatment?

A)All harmful or injurious behaviors toward children.
B)A failure to protect a child from harm.
C)Spanking and hitting a child.
D)Allowing a child to witness violence.

Question 7

When recognizing the signs of maltreatment teachers:

A)Consider all the ways in which maltreatment may be evident.
B)Consider the physical signs of abuse as they are most observable.
C)Consider child behaviors as the most conclusive signs of abuse.
D)Consider the parent's actions as the most suggestive of potential abuse.

Question 8

Sexual abuse and exploitation includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Engaging a child in a sexual act.
B)Exposing a child to sexual activities.
C)Coercing a child to participate in pornography
D)Ridiculing or shaming a child.

Question 9

The four primary types of child maltreatment are:

A)Spanking,ignoring,domestic violence,and sexual abuse.
B)Domestic violence,sexual abuse,emotional abuse,and shaken baby syndrome.
C)Physical abuse,neglect,sexual abuse,and emotional abuse
D)Physical abuse,battered child syndrome,sexual abuse,and domestic violence.

Question 10

Neglect refers to:

A)Actions including ignoring and belittling a child.
B)Focus on a child's challenging behaviors.
C)Fabricating illness and false symptoms.
D)Failure to meet the child's basic needs.

Question 11

When should a teacher make a report of suspected child maltreatment?

A)As soon as the teacher suspects child maltreatment.
B)At the end of the school day when the teacher can talk confidentially.
C)As soon as the parent confirms the maltreatment.
D)As soon as the child provides all the details about what's been happening.

Question 12

Mandated reporters include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Medical and law enforcement personnel.
B)Grocery store clerks and letter carriers.
C)Social workers and counselors.
D)Teachers and other school employees.

Question 13

Teachers prepare themselves to support children to recover from abusive or violent experiences in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A)By being aware of the many forms of violence in children's lives.
B)By anticipating that families will manage their own trauma.
C)By understanding the negative effects of violence.
D)By recognizing that teachers are impacted by the child's tragic experiences.

Question 14

Mandated reporters are required by law to:

A)Keep records of signs that a child may be experiencing abuse.
B)Check with the parents to confirm that abuse is occurring
C)Report reasonable suspicions of child maltreatment.
D)Implement self-esteem building curriculum.

Question 15

Once the maltreatment has been reported the teacher should:

A)Continue to support the child with sensitivity.
B)Contact the parents to coach them about what to say when child protective services calls.
C)Question the child gently to try to obtain additional information.
D)Offer the child small rewards for telling law enforcement about what happened.

Question 16

Teachers contribute to child maltreatment prevention by helping families build protective factors including all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Helping families recognize and use their strengths as a foundation for future growth.
B)Guiding families to identify their needs and link to supportive resources.
C)Anticipating that families will get all the support they need from social services.
D)Modeling approaches for managing children's challenging behaviors.

Question 17

Behavioral signs of maltreatment might include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)A change in the child's mood or activity level.
B)Play themes that suggest maltreatment.
C)Interest in engaging others in secretive games.
D)A child's desire to only color at free choice time

Question 18

Teachers learn to recognize all of the following as possible signs of child maltreatment EXCEPT:

A)Observable marks.
B)Statements made by the child.
C)A parent's style of interaction with the child.
D)A parent's record of arriving late at pick up time.

Question 19

Teacher Val has noticed that Sammy,who has experienced domestic violence and physical abuse,tends to play the same violent themed game every day during outdoor play.Which of the following steps could she use to support Sammy?

A)Hold a group time to explain to the children that all violent play will be banned so that everyone will feel safe.
B)Offer some props and suggestions to help move the play to more imaginative and problem-solving themes.
C)Ignore the violent play as logical given Sammy's experience,and let it run its course.
D)Ask Sammy's parents to tell him not to play violent games at school.

Question 20

The most frequent form of child maltreatment is:

A)Physical abuse.
B)Neglect.
C)Shaken baby syndrome.
D)Munchausen's syndrome by proxy.

Question 21

Teachers should look for physical and child behavioral signs when considering whether child maltreatment should be suspected.

Question 22

Teachers need to be aware of their own potential to experience frustrations that could lead to abuse of children.

Question 23

Teachers should not contact parents or other family members to inform them that a report has been made,as this may endanger the child.

Question 24

The commonly recognized types of child maltreatment include physical abuse,neglect,sexual abuse and exploitation and emotional abuse.

Question 25

The signs that a child is being physically abused are always very obvious and observable.

Question 26

The most common form of child maltreatment is sexual abuse.

Question 27

The term "mandated reporter" refers only to those who are employed in positions that have close and frequent contact with children.

Question 28

Observing a parent's behaviors or style of interaction with a child is inappropriate when considering whether abuse is occurring.

Question 29

Steps in reporting suspected maltreatment include giving the child's name and age,and the name and address of the family.

Question 30

Once a report of suspected abuse has been made,the teacher should try to keep the child from talking about it.

Question 31

Suspected child maltreatment should be reported at the end of the school day.

Question 32

Children benefit from classroom opportunities that teach positive approaches to resolve conflicts and solve problems.

Question 33

It is appropriate to help preschool and school aged children build protective factors such as personal safety skills.

Question 34

Child maltreatment includes all aspects of harmful or injurious behaviors toward children.

Question 35

Child neglect,or the failure to protect a child from harm,is the least common form of child maltreatment.

Question 36

Only licensed counselors have the skills to assist children who have experienced maltreatment.

Question 37

Only teachers in public school settings are considered mandated reporters.

Question 38

Hoarding food may be a sign a child is suffering from neglect.

Question 39

Mandated reporters are required to confirm that child maltreatment is occurring before making a report.

Question 40

Child abuse and neglect are different from child maltreatment.