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What are ss of child abuse? (5)
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1.Dreamy affect
2. Isolated fantasy play 3. Morose 4. Withdrawn 5. Wince when approached |
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Failure to thrive refers to?
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Infants and toddlers whose weight and height are not within normal ranges. This can happen from neglect, mental health issues of mother, maternal ignorance
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Physical abuse occurs more often in ?
Sexual abuse occurs more often in ? per study by JAMA |
Males
Females |
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What are some examples of risk factors for child abuse?
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1.Depression
2.Poor impulse control 3.Low tolerance for frustration 4.Immaturity of parent 5.Stress in family like cost of living stress 6.Alcohol and Drug abuse of parents 7. Divorce and Separation 8.Unhealthy parenting 9. Social isolation, lack of support, unemployment of parents homelessness |
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re suspected child abuse what is the requirement of health care providers?
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To report it . It is not the duty of the practitioner to solve the issue or to investigate it but to report it Child Protective Services .
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What is a common Red Flag in a child's vision?
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Non Centering of reflected light in one pupil, crossed eye
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What is it called when a child is cross eyed?
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Strabismus
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What is the MOST COMMON cause of vision loss in a child?
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Strabismus
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what is the only reliable sign of stabismus ie RED FLAG
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When the examiner tells the pt to look directly at a light held in front of the patient's face, the light reflection will be centered in one of the pt's pupils and will be off-center in the other.
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RED FLAGS child w defective language skills, self-isolating , restricted and repetitive behaviours before age 3
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Autism
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