Peds Nsg Mgt Child Abuse And Neglect

Front 1

What are the differences between Neglect and Abuse?

Back 1

Neglect - the consistent failure of a parent or caretaker to provide a child with appropriate support, attention, and affection

Abuse - a chronic pattern of behaviors such as belittling, humiliating, and rediculing a child

Front 2

What are some signs of abuse and neglect?

Back 2

-lack of attachment between infant and parent
-lack of responsiveness to environment
-failure to thrive
-parent is highly critical and negative toward infant or child

Front 3

What are some indications of physical abuse? (clues)

Back 3

-history given by parent doesn't match injury
-child gives unbelievable explanations for injuries
-child reports injury by parent
-child is fearful to go home or requests to stay at school, daycare, hospital
-delay in seeking medical care

Front 4

What age group is most susceptible to child abuse?

Back 4

children < 3 years old

Front 5

What is the most suspicious type of fracture when suspecting abuse?

Back 5

a spiral fracture.

Front 6

What type of materials must be collected when suspecting abuse?

Back 6

-Child history
-Social evaluation
-Complete physical exam
-Rule out physical caues (i.e. clotting disorders, osteogenic disorders)
- social services and police referral.

Front 7

What is the most important criterion to cause a nurse to suspect child abuse?

Back 7

Incompatibility between the history given and the observed injury.