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Family Abuse and Neglect
Family Abuse and Neglect
Neglect
MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
BY: ASHLEE HANDELAND, MEAGAN PAYNE, KATIE THIGPEN
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
Forms of Abuse
Occurrence
Most
Lip trauma
Eye injuries
STDs lesions
Fractured denture.
DH approach
Professional Obligations
The professional must make a report not later than the 48th hour
after he/she first suspects that the child has been or may be
abused
Failure to Report
Childs age
5400
Prevent
QUESTION #1:
Family abuse and neglect is any act (or failure to act) that
causes a person serious physical or emotional harm or that
places them in imminent danger of such harm. It is a worldwide
phenomenon that encompasses the physical, emotional, and
sexual abuse.
A.) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
B.) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.
C.) Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
answer:
Family abuse and neglect: any act (or failure to act) that
causes a person serious physical or emotional harm or
that places them in imminent danger of such harm. It is
a worldwide phenomenon that encompasses the
physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Question #2:
What percentage of child physical abuse involves
injuries to the head, neck, and mouth?
A.) 1-2%
B.)25-30%
C.)50-65%
D.)75-80%
Answer:
What percentage of child physical abuse involves
injuries to the head, neck, and mouth?
C.)50-65%
Question #3:
Signs of extra-oral abuse and neglect include which of
the following?
A.) Lip trauma
B.)Bruising of facial tissues
C.)Fractured or bruised mandible
D.) All of the above
Answer:
Signs of extra-oral abuse and neglect include which of
the following?
References:
Wilkins,