Assessment of Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse

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Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of child abuse?

Cigarette burns

Missing patches of hair

Sudden weight gain (correct)

Withdrawn behavior or reluctance to go home

What is one of the nursing interventions in cases of suspected child abuse?

Assess for signs of abuse during routine healthcare visits (correct)

Prescribe appropriate medications for the child

Hide the evidence of abuse

Keep suspicions of abuse to oneself

What type of laboratory tests may be indicated in cases of suspected child abuse?

Imaging studies for fractures or malnutrition (correct)

Genetic testing

Blood type testing

Hormone level assessment

Which of the following is NOT a sign of poisoning?

Unexplained injuries such as bruises Signup and view all the answers

What types of medications are typically prescribed for child abuse?

Antidepressants for mental health issues Signup and view all the answers

Which special triad of circumstances may contribute to child abuse?

Special parent, special child, special circumstance Signup and view all the answers

Which specific laboratory tests may be included in the evaluation of suspected poisoning?

Blood tests and urine tests Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate medication for opioid poisoning?

Naloxone Signup and view all the answers

Which type of child abuse refers to a caregiver's action that causes injury to a child?

Physical Abuse Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a subtle form of abuse that can be as damaging to a child as physical abuse?

Munchausen Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is caused by repetitive, violent shaking of a small infant?

Shaken baby syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What type of abuse includes constant belittling, threatening, rejecting, isolating, or exploiting a child?

Psychological Abuse Signup and view all the answers

What are the common signs and symptoms of iron poisoning in children?

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

Which laboratory finding is indicative of lead poisoning in children?

Hypochromic, microcytic anemia Signup and view all the answers

What antidote is recommended for pesticide poisoning?

IV atropine and cholinesterase reactivator Signup and view all the answers

How can you differentiate caustic poisoning from hydrocarbon ingestion in children?

Presence of drooling saliva in caustic poisoning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of poisoning results in burns or irritation around the mouth in children?

Hydrocarbon ingestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect of volatile iron poisoning?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers