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"Safe" - CORRECT ANSWER: after considering all reasonably available info/evidence concerning the presence of each of the 16 potential safety threats , and taking into account the vulnerability of the child, and considering the displayed ability/action to mitigate any identified threats, it is determined that a child in a household or in custodial care is NOT likely to be moderately or severely harmed immediately or in the near future
"Safety Threats" - CORRECT ANSWER: refers to a particular family condition that is present, uncontrolled and likely to result in severe consequences to the child
"unsafe" - CORRECT ANSWER: After considering all reasonably available
information/evidence concerning the presence of each of the 16 potential safety threats, and taking into account the vulnerability of the child, and considering the caregiver(s)'s displayed ability/action to mitigate any identified threats, it is determined that a child in a household or in custodial care is LIKELY to be moderately or severely harmed immediately or in the near future.
7 deadly sins of Childhood - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.*****Colic/crying*****
2.Awakening at Night
3.Separation Anxiety
4.Normal Exploratory Behavior
5.Normal Negativism
6.Poor Appetite 1 / 3
7.***Toilet Training*****: refusal or resistance to using the toilet
Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER: Any minor under 18yrs of age whose parent or
immediate family member, or any person responsible for the minors welfare, or any person who is in the same family or household as the minor, or any individual residing in
the same home as minor or a paramour of the minors parent:
- Inflicts, causes to be inflicted, or allows to be inflicted upon such minor physical injury,
- Commits, or allows to be committed, an act or acts of torture upon such minor
- inflicts excessive corporal punishment
by other than accidental means, which causes DEATH, DISFIGUREMENT, IMPAIRMENT OF PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH, or LOSS/IMPAIRMENT of ANY bodily function -creates substantial risk of physical injury to such minor by other than accidental means which would likely cause death, disfigurement, impairment of emotional health or loss/impairment of any bodily function
-commits or allows to be committed, an act or acts of torture upon such minor
Aging Bruises - CORRECT ANSWER: an inexact science affected by: -depth of injury -location on the body -forced experienced -time lapsed from injury -skin color/complexion -patient age
-ambient lighting: Professional vs Personal
-confidentiality
Biases - CORRECT ANSWER: preferences and prejudices that unfairly influence
decision making 2 / 3
Caregiver - CORRECT ANSWER: Parents, guardians, paramours, or any adult in the
home responsible for care of the children
Caretaker - CORRECT ANSWER: Anyone who impacts the child's safety in the home
Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) - CORRECT ANSWER: -"life of the case" protocol -designed to provide the workers with a mechanism for quickly assessing the potential for moderate to severe harm immediately or in the near future and for taking quick action to protect children -helps focus their decision making to determine whether a child is unsafe in their home environment -and if unsafe, deciding what measures or actions must be taken to ensure the safety of the child PRIMARY purpose= to immediately control the situation to prevent harm from occurring in the short term
Child Vulnerability - CORRECT ANSWER: -Younger children who lack good verbal
skills, in particular, non-verbal children
- Children affected by developmental disabilities/deficits. -Children who have serious
medical problems.-Children who exhibit psychological, emotional, or behavioral problems.
Collateral Contacts - CORRECT ANSWER: Those who can provide additional
information about case situations like DV *criminal justice personnel *child care providers *social service agencies *health care providers *school personnel *neighbors
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