Child Maltreatment Treatments and Theories
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What is the treatment for lead levels between 10-20 µg/100ml?

  • Succimer
  • Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) (correct)
  • Edetate calcium disodium (CaEDTA)
  • Dimercaprol (BAL)

Which treatment is not recommended for patients with peanuts allergy or G6PD deficiency?

  • Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)
  • Edetate calcium disodium (CaEDTA)
  • Dimercaprol (BAL) (correct)
  • Succimer

What are the two levels of professionals mandated by law to report child maltreatment?

  • Mandatory and Optional Reporters (correct)
  • Compulsory and Voluntary Reporters
  • Primary and Secondary Reporters
  • Core and Non-Core Reporters

Which theory of child maltreatment involves a parent viewing the child as different?

<p>Special Child Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of parents with a history of mental illness are more likely to maltreat their children according to the text?

<p>10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended emergency management for poisoning at home?

<p>Calling the National Poison Control Center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of Acetaminophen poisoning in children?

<p>Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In caustic poisoning, which part of the body can be affected by ingestion of strong alkali substances?

<p>Gastrointestinal tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for Acetaminophen poisoning?

<p>Acetylcysteine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning?

<p>To neutralize the poison in the stomach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a child for caustic poisoning, what symptom might indicate damage in the mouth and throat?

<p>Pain in mouth and throat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the immediate effects of iron poisoning in children?

<p>Abdominal pain and diarrhea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does lead poisoning affect the kidneys?

<p>Causes kidney destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial symptom of oral edema and inability to swallow in caustic poisoning?

<p>Vomiting blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapeutic management for iron poisoning?

<p>Administer IV or IM Deferoxamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is indicative of lead poisoning when assessing a child?

<p>Blood level of lead &gt;5µg/dl (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the therapeutic management of caustic poisoning?

<p>Activated charcoal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended emergency management for moderate burns?

<p>Debride broken blisters and monitor airway obstruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the healthcare provider ask where the fire happened in burn cases?

<p>To understand if the victim was in an enclosed space or open area during the fire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of burns typically involve broken blisters that may need debridement?

<p>Moderate burns with application of Silver sulfadiazine-Silvadene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fluid therapy in severe burns management?

<p>Address hypovolemia resulting from capillary permeability increase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should dressing be changed for minor burns according to the emergency management guidelines?

<p>Every 2 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of burn injury is associated with hypoproteinemia, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia due to fluid shifts?

<p>Severe burns requiring fluid therapy and systemic antibiotic therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indicator of physical abuse according to the text?

<p>Chunks of hair pulled off the scalp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is considered a form of psychological maltreatment?

<p>Constant belittling and exploiting a child (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indicator of shaken baby syndrome?

<p>Edema of brainstem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken to implement child maltreatment protection?

<p>Make sure the child is free from further harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome refers to a parent repeatedly bringing a child to the health care facility with false reports of symptoms?

<p>Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indicator of sexual maltreatment mentioned in the text?

<p>Gross evidence of trauma in genitalia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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