California Child Abuse Mandated Reporting Questions and Answers
1.Under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, a mandated reporter
is required to report suspected abuse to
a)his or her employer or supervisor
b)local child protective authorities
c)the child's parents
d)the California Department of Justice: (correct answer) b) local child protective authorities
2.Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for predicting child abuse or neglect?
a)Socioeconomic status
b)Foreign culture
c)Religion
d)None of the above: (correct answer) d) None of the above
3.Which of the following statements is true regarding child sexual abuse?
a)Children often deny that the abuse or molest is occurring.
b)Children often disclose the abuse months or years later.
c)Children often manifest nonspecific symptoms or behavioral problems.
d)All of the above.: (correct answer) d) All of the above.
4.Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse?
a)A bruise on a 2-month-old infant.
1.Under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, a mandated reporter
is required to report suspected abuse to
a)his or her employer or supervisor
b)local child protective authorities
c)the child's parents
d)the California Department of Justice: (correct answer) b) local child protective authorities
2.Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for predicting child abuse or neglect?
a)Socioeconomic status
b)Foreign culture
c)Religion
d)None of the above: (correct answer) d) None of the above
3.Which of the following statements is true regarding child sexual abuse?
a)Children often deny that the abuse or molest is occurring.
b)Children often disclose the abuse months or years later.
c)Children often manifest nonspecific symptoms or behavioral problems.
d)All of the above.: (correct answer) d) All of the above.
4.Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse?
a)A bruise on a 2-month-old infant.
