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What is the definition of acts by a caregiver that cause harm to a child?
What is the definition of acts by a caregiver that cause harm to a child?
What is a common sign of non-accidental physical injury in a child?
What is a common sign of non-accidental physical injury in a child?
What is the term used to describe the clinical manifestations of serious physical abuse in young children?
What is the term used to describe the clinical manifestations of serious physical abuse in young children?
What is a behavioral sign of a child who is experiencing physical abuse?
What is a behavioral sign of a child who is experiencing physical abuse?
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What might a child who is experiencing physical abuse do when it is time to go home?
What might a child who is experiencing physical abuse do when it is time to go home?
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Study Notes
Child Abuse
- Acts by a caregiver that cause physical harm or have the potential to harm the child.
- Non-accidental physical injury of a child, including:
- Unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
- Fading bruises or other marks
Behavioral Signs of Child Abuse
- Child seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home
- Child shrinks at the approach of an adult
- Child reports injury by a parent or caregiver
Battered Child Syndrome
- Term coined by Kempe et al. (1962) to describe the clinical manifestations of serious physical abuse in young children
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This quiz covers the signs and symptoms of physical child abuse, including non-accidental injuries and behavioral indications of fear or trauma.
