CAAN DCF Exam | 87 questions and answers 100% verified

CAAN DCF Exam | 87 questions and answers 100% verified Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each - day How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation - 1/3 What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? - child abuse and neglect On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every: - 10 seconds Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. - False, most children are abused by people they know. Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. - False, many child molesters also have sexual relationships with adults. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are: - in their teens Which of the following actions can help stop child abuse and neglect? - Helping a stressed-out parent by baby-sitting, making a meal for their family, or lending an understanding ear - Learning the signs and symptoms of child abuse so you can recognize them when you see the "red flags" - Reporting known or suspected child abuse to the police or local child protective services agency - All of the above - all of the above When the caretaker has regularly failed to provide, or make available, adequate food to the child, which can cause malnutrition over a long period of time. - lack of adequate nutrition Anything to a child's health or welfare that can occur when any person: a) inflicts, or allows to be inflicted, upon the child physical, mental, or emotional injury; b) commits, or allows to be committed, sexual battery, or lewd or lascivious acts against a child; c) allows, encourages, or forces the sexual exploitation of a child; d) exploits a child, or allows a child to be exploited; e) abandons the child; f) neglects the child; g) exposes a child to a controlled substance or alcohol; h) uses mechanical devices, unreasonable restraints, or extended periods of isolation to control a child; i) engages in violent behavior that demonstrates a wanton disregard for the presence of a child and could reasonably result in serious injury to the child: j) negligently fails to protect a child in his or her care from inflicted physical, cognitive, or sexual injury caused by the acts of another; k) has allowed a child's sibling to die as a result of abuse, abandonment, or neglect. l) makes the child unavailable for the purpose of impeding or avoiding a protective investigation unless the court determines that the parent, legal custodian, or caregiver was fleeing from a situation involving domestic violence. - harm When the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring, inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions. - lack of adequate shelter When the parents deny satisfying or fulfilling relationships, thus avoiding most interactions as a method of avoiding rejection and failure. The lack of support, emotional care, or love can cause the infant and/or child's weight to fall below the fifth percentile for age. - lack of love/attention failure to thrive Situations of known or suspected child abuse or neglect that occur at a private school, public or private child care center, residential home, institution, facility, or agency where the alleged perpetrator is an employee or any other person at such institution responsible for the child's care. - institutional abuse or neglect The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child. - physical abuse Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll free telephone number . - florida abuse hotline Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual abuse, injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired. - child abuse Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, or needed supervision. - neglect When a child suffers, or is likely to suffer, from physical or emotional health conditions resulting from inadequate clothing, improper hygiene, and uncleanness. - lack of adequate clothing/good hygiene When a child is left alone in a situation beyond their physical and emotional development level or when a child is left in the care of someone who does not provide adequate supervision. - inadequate supervision When a medical or dental condition is left untreated, possibly resulting in serious or long-term harm to the child. - lack of dental/medical care Exemption from civil or criminal charges resulting from reporting "in good faith." - immunity Any person under the age of 18 years. - child 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. - emotional neglect A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or teasing of a child. - verbal abuse 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. - sexual abuse When education is not enforced by the parents, thereby contributing to the child's absence from school - leading to the lack of education and leading to truancy. - lack of providing access to education 3 types of abuse - cal l onal • Conveying messages that a child is worthless, unwanted, or unloved • Terrorizing a child • Witnessing domestic violence • Demeaning, ridiculing, or belittling a child • Not allowing the child to have friends • Name calling • Not letting a child eat, drink, or use the bathroom - example of emotional abuse • Using a child in pornography • Having intercourse or oral sex with a child • Fondling a child's genitals • Having sex in front of a child • Having a child touch another person's genitals • Showing x-rated material to a child - example of sexual abuse • Scalding a child with hot water • Slapping, hitting, shaking, or shoving a child • Beating with a belt, shoe, or other object • Pulling a child's hair • Burning a child with a lighter, matches, cigarettes, iron, or other hot object • Breaking a child's bones • Restraint or imprisonment • Painful punishments, such as kneeling or standing for long periods of time - examples of physical abuse a specific type of physical abuse. It is caused by someone shaking an infant and causing injury or death. Shaking an infant can cause severe injury because they have weak neck muscles, growing brains, and thin skulls. - shaken baby syndrome Leaving a child alone Leaving a child in a place that is not safe Lack of attention Not providing food, clothing, or shelter for a child Not providing necessary medical attention for a child Not providing appropriate s