Exam Preview for 1603: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition,

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term Impact

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1. PAHT is also often referred to as which of the following? Early Childhood Abuse Shaken Baby Syndrome Accidental Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Shaking
2. Nationally, which age range makes up the greatest portion of children in child welfare? 16-18 years 11-15 years 6-10 years Birth through age 5 years
3. Which hormone directly acts as a protective factor for infants and young children at risk of abuse such as PAHT? Serotonin Oxytocin Cortisol Adrenaline
4. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for PAHT? Prior CPS involvement Parental mental health concerns Multiple children in the home Perception of having a “fussy baby”
5. Which of the following best describes our role in addressing PAHT? Engage in regular training Identify it, Confront it Create community events to raise awareness Talk about it, Report it
6. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training was mandated in 2010 by: Kentucky General Assembly House of Representatives Congress Kentucky Governor’s Office
7. Which of the following professions is not required to receive PAHT training? High School Students Nurses Medical Administrative Staff Social Workers
8. Where does Kentucky rank in the US in regard to child well-being? 37th 42nd 18th 50th
9. In Kentucky, who is a mandated reporter? Social Workers, Educators, and Law Enforcement Physicians, Educators, and Child-care Staff Everyone Only those who received specialized abuse assessment trainings
10. Education on PAHT was provided to mothers in research trials in Texas, Egypt, and Turkey. Which of the following statements is an accurate synthesis of the research information discussed? PAHT skills groups should exist in all medical offices Education matters More research is needed to substantiate PAHT The findings were inconclusive