Question 1

The historical response to child abuse could be characterized as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Historically, the response to child abuse has often been tertiary, meaning it occurs after abuse has already happened, focusing on intervention and treatment rather than prevention.

Question 2

______ is one of the most widely used approaches for improving maternal and child outcomes and preventing maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

Home visitation programs are recognized for their effectiveness in improving maternal and child health outcomes, as well as in preventing child maltreatment. These programs typically involve trained professionals or paraprofessionals visiting families in their homes to provide support, education, and resources.

Question 3

An estimated ______ of U.S.children will experience a confirmed case of maltreatment by 18 years of age.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The overall savings of NFP, including the benefit of child maltreatment prevention, were ______.

Accepted Answer

The overall savings of Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), including the benefit of child maltreatment prevention, were found to be more than four times the cost of the program. This calculation takes into account the long-term savings from reduced healthcare costs, decreased need for social services, and other societal benefits.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key recommendations across strategies for approaching child maltreatment prevention?

Accepted Answer

Involving law enforcement is typically more associated with intervention after maltreatment has occurred rather than a primary prevention strategy. Prevention strategies often focus on strengthening families, communities, and societal factors to prevent maltreatment before it starts.

Question 6

Worldwide ______ of children report experiencing some form of physical punishment.

Accepted Answer

According to global studies, approximately 80% of children worldwide report experiencing some form of physical punishment.

Question 7

In 2010, the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program through the Affordable Care Act provided $1.5 billion over 5 years for states to implement evidence-based home visiting services, as a strategy to promote child and family well-being.This prompted a ______ increase in home visits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2010, the Maternal, Infant, and Early...

Question 8

Will and Martha have four children under the age of 6, and the oldest child, James, has just been diagnosed with autism after being brought to a pediatric clinic to address behavioral issues.The clinic has provided Will and Martha with resources for parenting a child with autism and suggested an income-based program that will provide special needs child care.This type of approach would be considered which of the following by Caplan?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention aims to detect and intervene in the early stages of a condition to prevent its progression or complications. In this case, the clinic's diagnosis of autism and provision of resources and support for the family constitute secondary prevention measures.

Question 9

Low-income mothers reported high rates of physical or psychological punishment of which age-group child?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low-income mothers reported high rates of physical...

Question 10

______ are advisable for population subgroups distinguished by age, sex, occupation, or other evident characteristics, but who, on individual examination, are perfectly well.

Accepted Answer

Selective interventions are designed for groups who are at higher risk of developing a problem compared to the general population, based on certain characteristics like age, sex, or occupation, but who are not currently showing symptoms.

Question 11

The CDC estimated the financial burden resulting from new cases of fatal and nonfatal child maltreatment to be ______ in 2008.

Accepted Answer

The CDC estimated the financial burden resulting from new cases of fatal and nonfatal child maltreatment to be $124 billion in 2008. This figure reflects the comprehensive costs associated with healthcare, child welfare, and other societal impacts.

Question 12

What makes child maltreatment prevention different, and more difficult to solve than other public health problems?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What makes child maltreatment prevention different, and...

Question 13

The Nurse Family Partnership is an example of what type of intervention?

Accepted Answer

The Nurse Family Partnership is a selective intervention, targeting specific high-risk groups, such as low-income, first-time mothers, to provide support and improve outcomes.

Question 14

Janet is 6 months pregnant, and 19 years old, with a minimum wage job.She is getting prenatal care at a community women's clinic.The clinic has suggested that she attend parenting classes and get her income verification in order and submitted to receive financial assistance and SNAP benefits in preparation for the baby.This type of approach would be considered which of the following by Caplan?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention involves taking measures to prevent a problem before it occurs. In this case, the clinic is helping Janet prepare for her baby's arrival by suggesting parenting classes and financial assistance, which are proactive steps to prevent future issues.

Question 15

What is the first step in the public health framework for prevention?

Accepted Answer

The first step in the public health framework for prevention is to identify the nature and scope of the problem. This involves understanding the extent of the issue, who is affected, and how they are affected, which is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Question 16

A rural county in Oregon uses public service announcements and billboard campaigns to remind people about child abuse prevention.What type of intervention would this be, according to Gordon?

Accepted Answer

Universal interventions are aimed at the entire population, regardless of risk factors. Public service announcements and billboard campaigns are examples of universal interventions because they are designed to reach everyone in the community.

Question 17

The true prevalence of child maltreatment is ______.

Accepted Answer

Child maltreatment is often underreported due to factors such as fear of reporting, lack of awareness, and the private nature of the abuse, leading to an underestimation of its true prevalence.

Question 18

Jill and Jake have a 6-year-old child, Jesse.Jesse was going to the bathroom at day care and asked for help cleaning up.His day care provider noticed welts on his bottom and filed a CPS report.The child welfare worker opened a case and created a case plan that included treatments aimed at preventing spanking or corporal punishment from happening in the future and addressing the trauma associated with the previous discipline tactics.Caplan would define this as:

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the impact of an already established problem by intervening after a problem has been identified, as in this case where interventions are implemented after the child has already been harmed by corporal punishment.

Question 19

One of the biggest problems in terms of moving from a reactionary to a primary or secondary prevention framework nationally is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Lack of funding is a significant barrier to moving from a reactionary approach to a more proactive primary or secondary prevention framework in many national contexts. Adequate funding is essential for the development, implementation, and maintenance of prevention programs, training, and resources necessary to address issues before they escalate.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a prevention program identified by the RAND Corporation that showed evidence of reducing child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

The RAND Corporation identified several prevention programs that showed evidence of reducing child maltreatment, including the Nurse Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Chicago Child-Parent Centers. "Home Visits Partnership" is not listed among these recognized programs, making it the correct choice for a program not identified by RAND for this purpose.

Quiz 15: Prevention of Child Maltreatment