Child Abuse CE
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prevent abuse and neglect through dental awareness
After making a child abuse report to the Hotline, the Mandated Reporter must submit a written confirmation of the report within ____________ hours. a. 10 b. 24 c. 48 d. 72
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T/F - A Mandated Reporter is any person required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
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Neglect occurs when a parent or responsible caretaker fails to provide which of the following: a. Adequate supervision, medical care, food, clothing and/or shelter b. Schooling, school supplies, appropriate school clothes c. Up to date immunizations d. All of the above
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Suspected child abuse and neglect should be reported: a. as soon as you have enough evidence to make sure the child is telling the truth b. as soon as you suspect abuse or neglect c. after the child's parents have been notified d. after 24 hours
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What is the role of a Mandated Reporter? a. To conduct an in depth interview of the child b. To conduct your own investigation of abuse and then call the Child Abuse Hotline c. Report suspicions of abuse or neglect to the Hotline immediately d. All of the above
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Mandated Reporters have the right to which of the following? a. The Hotline worker's full name b. To speak to the Hotline worker's supervisor if you do not agree with the Hotline worker's decision c. To request a second review of a child abuse investigation final decision for a report they made. d. All of the above
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Possible indicators of physical abuse include: a. Unexplained marks on the body b. Bruises or welts in various stages of healing c. Burns that are in patterns d. All of the above
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Which of the following are Mandated Reporters? a. Teachers and principals b. Social workers c. Clergy d. All of the above
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Which of the following may be an indicator of sexual abuse? a. Sexual knowledge beyond what is age appropriate b. Recurring pain and itching in the genitals c. Wearing or sleeping with multiple layers of clothing d. All of the above
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T/F - A Mandated Reporter should ask the child for every detail of the abuse or neglect before calling the Hotline.
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T/F - A child must tell you he or she is being abused before you can call the Hotline.
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T/F - Mandated Reporters fulfill their legal obligation by telling their supervisors about their suspicions of abuse.
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T/F - Illinois law requires all Mandated Reporters to call the Hotline if they have reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
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