CAAN Study Guide questions with correct answers

Module 1: Define the following terms and give an example of each: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional neglect. Answer Physical Abuse Answer The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child. Ex: Slapping, hitting, shaking or shoving Beating w/belt, shoe, or other object Painful punishment: kneeling, standing for a long time Sexual Abuse Answer Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation, and showing pornography. Ex: Using a child in pornography Having intercourse or oral sex w/child Emotional Neglect Answer Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision and normal living experiences for a child to the extent that the child is impaired in ability to function normally in performance and behavior. Ex: Not allowing child to have friends Name calling