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?

Special Child Theory 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?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended emergency management for poisoning at home?

Calling the National Poison Control Center Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of Acetaminophen poisoning in children?

Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

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

Gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for Acetaminophen poisoning?

Acetylcysteine Signup and view all the answers

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

To neutralize the poison in the stomach Signup and view all the answers

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

Pain in mouth and throat Signup and view all the answers

What are the immediate effects of iron poisoning in children?

Abdominal pain and diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

How does lead poisoning affect the kidneys?

Causes kidney destruction Signup and view all the answers

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

Vomiting blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapeutic management for iron poisoning?

Administer IV or IM Deferoxamine Signup and view all the answers

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

Blood level of lead >5µg/dl Signup and view all the answers

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

Activated charcoal Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended emergency management for moderate burns?

Debride broken blisters and monitor airway obstruction Signup and view all the answers

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

To understand if the victim was in an enclosed space or open area during the fire Signup and view all the answers

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

Moderate burns with application of Silver sulfadiazine-Silvadene Signup and view all the answers

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

Address hypovolemia resulting from capillary permeability increase Signup and view all the answers

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

Every 2 days Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe burns requiring fluid therapy and systemic antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Chunks of hair pulled off the scalp Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is considered a form of psychological maltreatment?

Constant belittling and exploiting a child Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indicator of shaken baby syndrome?

Edema of brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken to implement child maltreatment protection?

Make sure the child is free from further harm 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?

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Signup and view all the answers

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

Gross evidence of trauma in genitalia Signup and view all the answers