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Pediatrics Abuse Neglect Set 3

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Pediatrics Abuse Neglect Set 3 Practice Questions

Review these Pediatrics Abuse Neglect Set 3 nursing practice questions with answer choices and explanations.

Question 1

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
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Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 2

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 3

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 4

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 5

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 6

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 7

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 8

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 9

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 10

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 11

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 12

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 13

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 14

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 15

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 16

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 17

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 18

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 19

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 20

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 21

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 22

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 23

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 24

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 25

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 26

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 27

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 28

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 29

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 30

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 31

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 32

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 33

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 34

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 35

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 36

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 37

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 38

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 39

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 40

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 41

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 42

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 43

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility if abuse is suspected?

  1. Report to authorities immediately
  2. Wait for proof
  3. Ask parent first
  4. Document only
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Report to authorities immediately

Explanation: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspicion.

Question 44

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 45

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 46

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 47

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 48

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 49

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 50

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 51

Which situation suggests possible neglect?

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury
  2. Routine check-up visit
  3. Child with mild cold
  4. Parent asking questions
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Delay in seeking care for serious injury

Explanation: Delay in care for serious conditions suggests neglect.

Question 52

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 53

Which injury is most concerning for abuse?

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone
  2. Simple arm fracture from fall
  3. Bruise on shin
  4. Minor abrasion
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Spiral fracture of long bone

Explanation: Spiral fractures are highly associated with abuse.

Question 54

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.

Question 55

Which finding raises suspicion of child abuse?

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver
  2. Minor bruising on knees
  3. Child active and playful
  4. Recent vaccination
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Inconsistent history from caregiver

Explanation: Inconsistent explanations are a key red flag for abuse.