Child abuse mandated reporter MH & SW Training Assessment

Barriers to reporting may include: A. Denial B. Rationalization C. Fear D. All of the above

All of the above

Parents and family members might initially deny that a child has been abused because: A. The perpetrator is someone they love, trust, or depend on. B. Denial protects parents from feelings of remorse, guilt and inadequacy C. Denial of a child's victimization may be a way of denying their own history of abuse. D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is a parental risk factor for neglect? A. unemployment B. substance abuse C. mental illness D. all of the above

All of the above

If you are unsure about whether or not to make a child abuse report, you should: A. Not report B. Consult with peers and/or your local child welfare agency C. Ask the child what he or she wants to do D. Talk with the alleged abuser to get their side of the story

Consult with peers

Once a child abuse report is filed, the children are always removed from their home during the course of the investigation. True or False

False

Parents should always be informed when a suspected child abuse report is being made True or false

False

Which of the following statements about emotional abuse is NOT true? A. it is the most difficult form of child abuse and neglect to identify B. it may result in developmental delay C. it does not need to be reported D. it includes extreme or bizarre forms of punishment

It does not need to be reported

In order to work with people with various cultural identities in a way that promotes respect and dignity, the mental health professional should: A. Accept own preexisting beliefs about the culture with whom you are working B. Classify persons based on cultural preconceptions C. Become educated about the culture(s) with whom you are working D. Keep in mind that possible cultural influences are irrelevant when assessing information or behavior

Keep in mind that possible cultural influences are irrelevant when assessing information or behavior

Which of the following is the strongest risk factor for predicting child abuse or neglect?

None of the above

A 5yr old shows up to school with patterned marks on his buttocks that look like belt marks. When asked by his teacher what happened, he says that he fell yesterday. Which of the following is the most appropriate next action? A. inform the child's parents of the injuries B. report the injuries to a child welfare agency as they are concerned for abuse C. nothing, the child has not disclosed being abused D. take photos

Report the injuries to a child welfare agency as they are concerning for abuse.

Which of the following types of reports must be reported by the child welfare agency to the CACI (Child Abuse Central Index)? A. unfounded reports B. inconclusive reports C. substantiated reports D. all of the above E. b and c

Substantiated reports

when a mandated reporter suspects child abuse while working within an agency: A. The responsibility to report suspected child abuse supersedes agency policy or supervisor direction B. Agency policy or supervisor direction supersedes the responsibility to report.

The responsibility to report suspected child abuse supersedes agency policy or supervisor direction

Following a disclosure of abuse, parents/caregivers may experience feelings of guilt, anxiety, and divided loyalty: True or False

True

During the initial crisis period following disclosure/reporting of child abuse, the mental health professional should: A. Provide support and appropriate reassurance to the child B. Assist the non-offending parent with issues of practical survival, address safety concerns, and provide therapeutic support C. Maintain a neutral attitude, avoiding words, gestures, or facial expressions that suggest disapproval or shock. D. All of the above

all of the above

During the initial phase of therapy, the clinician's primary focus should be on: A. Building a positive relationship with the child B. Assessing the child's history of abuse C. Interacting with parents and family members D. Processing feelings related to the abuse

building a positive relationship with the child

After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare agency A. within 36 hrs B. within 14 hrs C. immediately or as soon as possible D. the law does not specify a timeframe

immediately

A 13 yr old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17 yr old boyfriend. She denies the use of force, stating that she wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As a mandated reporter, you should: A. notify her parents B. ask for his name and phone number so you can verify the information C. nothing, the sex is consensual, and both teenagers are under 18 D. report to a child welfare agency b/c she is under 14 yrs of age and he is over 14 yrs of age

report to a child welfare agency b/c she is under 14 yrs of age and he is over 14 yrs of age

A signed release of information must be obtained in order to release records that are not relevant to the child abuse report? True or False

true

For the purpose of mandated reporting, a "child welfare agency" includes: A. local police or sheriff's department B. child welfare services C. schools D. a and b

A & B

Which of the following is concerning for possible physical abuse? A. linear red marks on the cheek B. injuries with unconvincing explanations C. bruises on shins. knees, or forehead D. all of the above E. a and b

A & B