Exam Preview for 2380: Pennsylvania Act 31 of 2014: Child Abuse Rec

Pennsylvania Act 31 of 2014: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. You are called to the pediatrics unit to assess a one year old admitted with first degree burns on the soles of his feet. The parents and their siblings are present. They repeatedly state how much the family loves their little guy, but they were just putting him in a bathtub that was too hot. Your assessment results indicate some impairment or developmental delay. What should you do? Nothing, they talk like a loving family and it must have been an accident. Nothing, assume that hospital social services is on top of the case. Check with hospital staff to see if ChildLine has been contacted, and if so go online to add your observations. Confirm with the hospital that a ChildLine report was made. If you believe you have additional information, call ChildLine to create a supplemental report.
2. You receive a referral from a physician for a young adolescent who has been mute for the past two weeks. The otolaryngological examination by the doctor was normal. During your intake interview, both of the parents are concerned that the child stopped talking when she learned she had to testify in court (reason unspecified) two weeks from now. What should you do? Nothing, it is likely that the daughter will no longer be mute after her court appearance Ask the parents if there is concern for the daughter's safety, and call law enforcement if there is potential danger Call law enforcement, no matter what As a mandated reporter, go to the Child Welfare Portal and initiate a report of abuse or neglect
3. A seven year old boy is under your routine care. You have noted that he is less responsive on certain days of the week. Today, he also seems sleepy and mutters about his parents yelling a lot last night. He couldn't finish his homework, let alone follow the recommendations you made in his care plan. What should you do? Nothing, parents do argue at times Check with the child's teachers to see if they see the same patterns before making a report. Call ChildLine to allow the caseworker to determine if there is need for general vs. child protective services As a mandated reporter, go to the Child Welfare Portal and initiate a report of abuse
4. While taking the case history on an 11 year old girl, you realize there are no previous medical records (despite appropriate release forms being sent to the mother and plenty of time for them to be returned). They have seen a variety of healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines. The girl has received special services in school and a number of healthcare treatments. You do not find any impairments or disability on exam. The moms insists that her daughter's life participation is significantly affected by the reported behaviors. What is the most appropriate course of action? Nothing, this is the mother's problem and she should be referred for mental health services You only need to call ChildLine, the case worker can determine the possible need for general protective vs. child protective services, as this is a clear cut case of neglect As a mandated reporter, go to the Child Welfare Portal and initiate a report of abuse Call law enforcement, this child is clearly in immediate danger
5. You are a volunteer for an organization serving children. You notice that another volunteer has taken a particular child under his wing. He tends to isolate the child from other children and adults in the group and is somewhat vague about what they do when they are on their own together. You worry that the volunteer is possibly grooming a child though you don't know if the adult has initiated anything such as sexual contact. When you are able to talk with the child, he gets very quiet and says that the volunteer has said what they share is just between them. What is the most appropriate course of action? Because you are not sure, wait until you can get more information before acting Confront the volunteer As a mandated reporter, go to the Child Welfare Portal and initiate a report of abuse Call law enforcement, this child is clearly in immediate danger