CMAS Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CMAS Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass 4 types of maltreatment - -physical abuse -sexual abuse -neglect -psychological maltreatment 8th century Roman Law "Rule of thumb" - you can discipline your kid with anything the width of your thumb Federal definition abuse - -Child abuse prevention and treatment act (capta) the definition of child maltreatment- any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual abuse or exploitation (harm is a required outcome)= harm standard -an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm= endangerment standard State definition abuse - - "child abuse"= intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing 2Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1. Bondily injury to a child 2. Serious mental injury of a child 3. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child 4. Serious physical neglect of a child 5. The death of a child Sexual Abuse - - The employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement, or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually explicit conduct, which includes but is not limited to: 1. Looking at sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the purpose of sexual arousal or desire 2. Participating in sexually explicit conversation 3. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of stimulation or gratification 4. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction Consent - -Legal age of consent in sexual activity in pa is 16 -maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in pa and a sexual partner is 4 years physical abuse - -intentionally, knowingly or recklessly: 3Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1. Causing injury -often results in bruising ex. kicking, shaking child, slapping Psychological maltreatment - -intentionally causing mental injury to a child Often involves: Frequent and harsh criticism Perceived aggression, threats Exposure to domestic violence Mandated reporter - -A person who is required to make a report of suspected child abuse Who is a mandated reporter - Doctor, teacher, psychologist, priest Anyone who accepts responsibility for the care of a child aka an authorized adult The conditions needed to report suspected child maltrea