12 Questions
Which age group is most commonly affected by nonaccidental fractures according to the text?
3 years and under
What type of trauma is characterized by splenic lacerations and hepatic contusions according to the text?
Visceral trauma
What are the most common fractures involved in nonaccidental fractures in children under 3 years of age?
Skull, long bones, and ribs
Among reported cases of abuse, which racial/ethnic group tends to be evaluated and reported more frequently according to the text?
Blacks
How many children die annually as a result of abuse according to the text?
Almost 1200 children
Which type of fractures are most common in infants according to the text?
Metaphyseal lesions, skull, and rib fractures
What is the term that best describes the classic pattern of injuries seen in child abuse cases?
Shaken infant syndrome
Which type of child abuse involves holding a child around the chest and violently shaking back and forth?
Physical abuse
What kind of fractures are typically seen due to the whiplash movement in shaken infant syndrome?
Metaphyseal fractures
In child abuse cases, what is considered as a form of emotional abuse?
Ignoring the child's basic needs
What specific legislation addresses acts or failures to act resulting in harm to a child under 18 and his/her parent or caretaker?
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
What type of trauma causes the extremities and head to flail back and forth in a whiplash movement?
Skeletal trauma
Explore definitions, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management of pediatric radiology cases. Learn about psychosocial considerations, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and strategies for child abuse prevention and treatment.
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