Access Continuing Education - Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect: Identification and Reporting New York State Mandatory Course

12/11/23, 2:30 PM

1. The most common form of child maltreatment, both in the

US and in New York State is:

a. Physical abuse.

b. Sexual abuse.

c. Neglect.

d. Emotional abuse.

2. In New York State, a mandated reporter need not be

absolutely certain that an injury or condition was caused by
abuse or maltreatment/neglect; the reporter should only be
able to entertain the possibility that it could have been
neglect or non-accidental in order to possess the necessary
“reasonable cause”. The mandated reporter does not have
to prove the abuse or maltreatment. It is enough for the
mandated reporter to be suspicious, to distrust or doubt what
s/he personally observes or is told.

a. True

b. False

3. Mandated reporters of child abuse and maltreatment/neglect

in New York State:

a. Have immunity from prosecution if they reported in

good faith.

b. Can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor for

failing to report.

c. May be civilly liable for any damages caused by

failure to report.

d. All of the above.

4. More than half of the reports of child abuse and

maltreatment/neglect were made by professionals who are
required to report their suspicions of abuse or
maltreatment/neglect.

a. True

b. False

5. According to the US Department of Health and Human

Services, Administration for Children and Families’ Report-

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Child Maltreatment-2010, the rate of child victimization has

decreased over the last seven years.

a. True

b. False

6. Evidence of child maltreatment/neglect includes:

a. Parental lack of correct information about child

development, and child care practices.

b. Parental lack of communication, problem solving or

parenting skills.

c. Failure to supply the child with food, clothing, shelter,

education, healthcare although financially able to do
so.

d. Poverty.

7. Physical abuse should be considered if:

a. The caretaker explanation for the injury does not fit

the physical evidence.

b. The explanation for the injury is not possible based on

the child’s developmental stage.

c. There are repeated or patterned injuries.

d. All of the above.

The following case relates to questions 8-12.

10 year old Michael was always a talkative, rambunctious and

social boy with many friends. Last year his mother married a man
who Michael liked very much. For approximately the last 6
months, Michael has been moody, sometimes being withdrawn
and socially isolated and at other times, getting into fights at
school. He’s also been failing exams and his grades have fallen.
You see Michael for complaints of a sore throat in the primary
care office, accompanied by his step-father. Michael and his step-
father hardly speak to one another; Michael avoids interacting
with him. During the exam, Michael tells you that he “hates” his
step-father and that Michael’s mother works the evening shift
part-time, which is why his mother is not available for today’s
urgent visit. When you attempt to examine Michael, he flinches at
your touch. A throat culture reveals gonorrhea.

8. Behavioral indicators of possible abuse include all the

following EXCEPT:

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