CHILD CARE mandated reporter final

CHILD CARE mandated reporter final exam actual questions and answers

A mandated reporter who fails to make a suspected abuse may be punished by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

• true
• false Ans- true

Which of the following statements is true regarding child sexual abuse?

• children often deny that they are abuse or molest is occuring
• children often disclose the abuse months or years later
• children often manifest nonspecific symptoms or behavioral problems
• All of the above Ans- All of the above

Which of the following statements about emotional abuse is NOT true?

• it is the most difficult form of child abuse and neglect to identify
• it may result in developmental delay
• it does not need to be reported
• it includes extreme or bizarre forms of punishment Ans- it does not need to be

reported To guarantee confidentiality, mandated reporters are not required to give their names when reporting suspected abuse or neglect.

• true
• false Ans- false

After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare agency

• within 36 hrs
• within 14 hrs
• immediately or as soon as possible
• the law does not specify a timeframe Ans- immediately or as soon as possible

Which of the following is a parental risk factor for neglect?

• unemployment
• substance abuse
• mental illness
• all of the above Ans- all of the above

Which of the following types of reports must be reported by the child welfare agency to the CACI (Child Abuse Central Index)? 1 / 2

• unfounded reports
• inconclusive reports
• substantiated reports
• all of the above
• b and c Ans- substantiated reports

Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse?

• a bruise on a 2 month old infant
• linear red marks on the cheek at a 4 yr. old child
• shin bruises on a 3 yr. old child
• all of the above
• a and b Ans- a and b

A 13 yr old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17 yr old boyfriend. She denies the use of force, stating that she wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As

a mandated reporter, you should:

• notify her parents
• ask for his name and phone number so you can verify the information
• nothing, the sex is consensual, and both teenagers are under 18
• report to a child welfare agency b/c she is under 14 yrs of age and he is over 14 yrs

of age Ans- report to a child welfare agency b/c she is under 14 yrs of age and he is over 14 yrs of age For purposes of mandated reporting , a "child welfare agency" includes:

• local police or sheriff's department
• child welfare services
• schools
• a and b
• all of the above Ans- a and b

If you are unsure about whether or not to make a child abuse report, you should:

• not report
• consult with your local child welfare agency
• ask the child what s/he wants you to do
• talk with the alleged abuser to get their side of the story Ans- consult with your local

child welfare agency

Children who witness domestic violence:

• are usually not aware of the violence if they haven't seen it
• may be more aggressive and anxious than children from non-violent homes
• are at higher risk for delinquent behavior, separation anxiety, developmental

regression, and sleep problems

• all of the above
• b and c Ans- b and c
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