5. Child Abuse
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According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse, when should members of the district notify the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)?

  • When they suspect that a child is being physically or sexually abused
  • When they feel that a child's emotional health is being significantly impaired
  • Only when they have irrefutable evidence of child abuse
  • When they have reasonable cause to believe that a child is abused, abandoned, neglected, or in need of supervision or care (correct)

    • What is considered abandonment according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse?

  • A situation by which a parent or legal custodian of a child has made no significant contribution to the child’s care and maintenance (correct)
  • A situation by which a parent or legal custodian of a child has failed to attend a parent-teacher conference
  • A situation by which a parent or legal custodian of a child has left the child alone at home for a few hours
  • A situation by which a parent or legal custodian of a child has allowed the child to skip school

    • What is considered neglect according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse?

  • The failure to provide a child with a pet
  • The failure to provide a child with a cellphone or other electronic devices
  • The failure to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment for a child, or to permit a child to remain in an environment that may significantly impair the child’s physical, mental or emotional health (correct)
  • The failure to provide a child with a high-quality education

    • What should members of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District do if they suspect that a child's death is a result of abuse?

    <p>Notify the Medical Examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for a mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect?

    <p>They will be charged with a felony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse?

    <p>To provide guidelines for the reporting of suspected child abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified when a member of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District has reasonable cause to believe that a child is abused, abandoned, neglected or in need of supervision or care?

    <p>The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if abuse is suspected in the death of a child?

    <p>The Medical Examiner should be notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered neglect according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse?

    <p>The failure to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter or medical treatment for a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a child is being transported to a medical facility?

    <p>The receiving nurse or physician should be notified of the situation upon the child's arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered abandonment according to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District's policy on child abuse?

    <p>A situation by which a parent or legal custodian of a child has made no significant contribution to the child’s care and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for a mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect?

    <p>A felony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a member of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District suspects that a child is in need of supervision or care?

    <p>The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) should be notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified if a written report is requested?

    <p>Law enforcement or the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a member of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District suspects that a child is being physically abused?

    <p>The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) should be notified immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a member of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District suspects that a child is being emotionally abused?

    <p>The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) should be notified immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a member of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District suspects that a child is being sexually abused?

    <p>The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) should be notified immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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