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Child Abuse Mandated Reporter_ Medical Professional Training Answers 2024
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Child Abuse Mandated Reporter: MedicalProfessional Training Answers 2024
A 13 year old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17 year 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 because she is under 14 years of age and he is over
14 years of age. - ANS-D. report to a child welfare agency because she is under 14
years of age and he is over 14 years of age.
A mandated reporter should only report child abuse after they have investigated the
concern and determined that abuse or neglect has occurred.
True or False - ANS-False
A mandated reporter that suspects abuse need not report if his or her supervisor feels
that the report is not necessary.
True or False. - ANS-False.
A mandated reporter who fails to make a report of suspected abuse may be punished
by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
True or False. - ANS-True.
After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter must call a child welfare
agency:
A. within 36 hours
B. within 24 hours
C. immediately or as soon as possible
D. the law does not specify a timeframe - ANS-C. immediately or as soon as possible.
All underlying medical conditions that mimic child abuse should be evaluated and ruled
out prior to filing a suspected child abuse report.
True or False. - ANS-False.
Bruises are common in young infants.
True or False. - ANS-False.
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