CMAS 258N Final Exam (A+ Verified)

Henry Kempe correct answers Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome" Mary Ellen Wilson correct answers First child abuse case that was recognized -whipped and cut -no laws to remove/save her -court had to prove that she was treated worse than an animal to be removed -no laws came for 100 years What is CAPTA? correct answers -provides minimum standards for maltreatment -states can add statutes to gain funding -funding for prosecution, investigating, prevention, assessments, and treatment( enacted 100 years after Mary Ellen) How does CAPTA define child maltreatment? correct answers any fact or failure to act on part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and imminent risk -nonaccidental What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse? correct answers Intentionally, knowingly, and Recklessly How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse? correct answers Person who committed abuse -parent of child-spouse or former spouse of parent -paramour or former paramour -Child 14+ that is responsible for child (babysitter) -Child 14+ that resides in house -18+ not living in home or care (aunt/uncle) How does PA define perpetrator of omission? correct answers Know abuse is happening -parent-spouse or former spouse -paramour or former paramour -18+ who resides in house -18+ that is responsible for child How does PA define recent acts of abuse? correct answers within 2 years physical abuse definition correct answers A non-accidental physical injury Unlawful corporal punishment or injury Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain signs of physical abuse correct answers -unexplained bruises -mobility changes -changes in behavior