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Child Abuse Pretest

Child Abuse Pretest

Answer all twelve (12) questions on the Mandated Reporter Pretest. There is no passing score required for the Pretest.

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Question 1 of 12

1. Question

When determining if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse it is important to remember:

indicators will always be of a physical nature and will be visible
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not to view indicators in isolation
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the explanation for the presenting concern is irrelevant
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your prior experience with this child should not be factored in
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Question 2 of 12

2. Question

Some Mandated Reporters connect with children virtually. Choose the true statement below:

Due to the virtual setting a mandated reporter cannot assess indicators of abuse/maltreatment.
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Pay attention to non-verbal cues from the child. Does the child’s demeanor change when a particular adult enters the room?
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Mandated reporters can only report what they see or hear in person
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Meeting virtually places children in more danger
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Question 3 of 12

3. Question

Which is not a form of maltreatment?

Excessive corporal punishment
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Lack of Supervision
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Poverty
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Inadequate guardianship
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Question 4 of 12

4. Question

Adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on:

Children
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Persons Legally Responsible (PLR) for children
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Mandated Reporters
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All of the above
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Question 5 of 12

5. Question

The following are protective factors that can mitigate child abuse and maltreatment except:

Parents having concrete supports in time of need.
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Having a robust network of mandated reporters.
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The child’s social connections.
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Parental resilience.
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Question 6 of 12

6. Question

Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows:

An under representation of families of color
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An over representation of families in poverty and families of color
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A mandated reporter’s decision to make a report is hardly ever influenced by bias
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Bias does not have long lasting impacts on families and communities
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Question 7 of 12

7. Question

As mandated reporters you must use critical thinking when deciding whether to call in a report. Critical thinking includes:

Gathering adequate information about the current situation
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Analyzing that information to separate facts from assumptions
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Determining whether you are legally required to call the SCR, and if not, determine what alternative options are available
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All the above
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Question 8 of 12

8. Question

When are mandated reporters required to call the State Central Register to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment?

Immediately.
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Within a week.
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Within 48 hours.
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Depends on the severity of the suspected injury.
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Question 9 of 12

9. Question

If you are a mandated reporter in a school and a child has been missing from school and the parents are not responding to the schools attempts to discuss the child’s lack of attendance, what should you do?

Make a report to the SCR for educational neglect.
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Assess if other efforts can be made by the school to engage the family.
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Discuss the matter with the child’s friends.
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Call the police.
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Question 10 of 12

10. Question

When a mandated reporter finds a family in crisis and the children are not in imminent danger of harm, it is best to:

Call the State Central Register and make a report just in case.
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Assess the situation to see if the family could benefit from other community resources.
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Do nothing.
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Call law enforcement.
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Question 11 of 12

11. Question

What should a mandated reporter do before reporting any allegations of abuse/neglect?

Have clear and sufficient evidence of the abuse or neglect.
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Discuss the concerns with the parent or guardian of the child.
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Talk to the child about what to say to the child protective services worker.
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Have reasonable cause to suspect the child has been abused or neglected.
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Question 12 of 12

12. Question

When must a LDSS 2221A form be filed?

Depends on the severity of the injury.
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Within five business days of making the oral report.
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Within 48 hours of making an oral report.
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The 2221A is no longer required.
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