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What is the treatment for lead levels above 45 µg/100ml?
Dimercaprol (BAL)
What condition should you be cautious about before administering BAL?
Peanut allergy
Which type of maltreatment involves emotional or psychological harm to a child?
Emotional maltreatment
What percentage of parents with a history of mental illness have the potential to maltreat a child?
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Who are considered mandatory reporters of suspected child maltreatment?
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What should be the immediate step taken for minor burns?
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Why is it important to ask where the fire happened in burn cases?
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Which method is used for removing dead or infected skin tissue to help a wound heal?
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What should be avoided in the case of moderate burns?
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What is a key component of treating severe burns?
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What is recommended for managing electrical burns initially?
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What is the recommended emergency management for poisoning at home?
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What symptoms might a child display after ingesting acetaminophen?
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What is the recommended antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
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What is a common consequence of caustic poisoning involving strong alkalis like lye?
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In case of caustic poisoning, why is it advised not to let the child vomit?
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What is the purpose of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning?
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What is a symptom of iron poisoning that typically occurs after 6-12 hours?
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Which of the following is a therapeutic management step for lead poisoning?
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What is a common immediate effect of iron poisoning that fades after 6 hours?
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with lead poisoning?
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What should NOT be administered in cases of caustic poisoning?
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What does a blood lead level exceeding 5µg/dl indicate?
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What is a common indicator of physical abuse according to the text?
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Which of the following is an indicator of sexual maltreatment as described in the text?
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What is the definition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as per the text?
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What action should be taken to implement protection for a child experiencing maltreatment?
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Which type of maltreatment involves repetitive violent shaking of a small infant?
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What does physical neglect entail according to the information provided?
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