CMAS 258N Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

CMAS 258N Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Henry Kempe - Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine; Published the article "The Battered-Child Syndrome" Mary Ellen Wilson - 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? - -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? - any fact or failure to act on part of parent or caregiver, results in harm, death, and imminent risk 2Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 -nonaccidental What are the adjectives PA used to define child abuse? - Intentionally, knowingly, and Recklessly How does PA define a perpetrator of commission of abuse? - 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? - 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? - within 2 years physical abuse definition - A non-accidental physical injury 3Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 Unlawful corporal punishment or injury Willfully causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain signs of physical abuse - -unexplained bruises -mobility changes -changes in behavior -abuses animals -cries when going home -reports injury -parent gives conflicting explanation -changes in interaction with caregiver and or adults -shrinks when adult approaches -parent describes child in a negative way Sexual Abuse - -employment, use, persuasion, inducement, enticement or coercion of any child to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce visual depictions -rape, molestation, prostitution and other sexual acts that harms health and welfare- looking at intimate parts Sexual abuse signs - -difficulty walking or standing 4Brittie Donald, All Rights Reserved © 2025 -refuse to change for gym -nightmares and bed wetting -changes in appetite -bizarre inappropriate sexual behavior-becomes pregnant or has STDs -runs away from home-reports abuse -attach to new adults quickly -injure themselves by cutting or eating disorders-abus