9. The correct answer is b. Rationale: An indicated report is a report based on the medical assessment, the child protective services investigation, or the admission of acts of abuse by the perpetrators of that abuse or neglect (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Annual Child Abuse Report, 2018). Indicated reports do not require law enforcement or court involvement, and the perpetrators are not considered criminals because the reports do not lead to criminal charges (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Annual Child Abuse Report, 2018). A report in which evidence did not support the assertion of child abuse is an unfounded report (Pennsylvania Department of Human
Services Annual Child Abuse Report, 2021). A report that was escalated to the legal system and went to court is a founded report (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Annual Child Abuse Report, 2021). 10. The correct answer is b. Rationale: Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect can be made electronically via the Child Welfare portal at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home or orally by calling ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. Written reports must be made within 48 hours after the oral report is made by telephone. It is not acceptable to have a boss or direct supervisor file a report for the mandated reporter.
CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION AND REPORTING IN PENNSYLVANIA, 2ND EDITION (RENEWAL LICENSURE) Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 129, or complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book 1. If the provider involved in the delivery or care of a child
6. Section 6311.1. of the Child Protective Services Law states that the ____________ between a mandated reporter and a patient or client of the mandated reporter shall not apply to a situation involving child abuse or relieve the mandated reporter of the duty to report suspected child abuse. a. Binding contract. b. Privileged communications. c. Professional interactions. d. Historical clinical file. 7. Only certain individuals have the legal authority to take protective custody of a child when they believe it is immediately necessary to protect the child from further harm. These individuals include which of the following? a. Attorney. b. School official. c. Legislator. d. Treating physician. 8. If the county-based children and youth agency determines that no immediate action is required, it must initiate _____________ within 24 hours. a. Paperwork. b. An investigation. c. Collateral contacts. d. A diligent search for parents and relatives. 9. If a mandated reporter willfully fails to report suspected child abuse, that person could be charged with a a. Second-degree misdemeanor. 10. Psychological long-term health consequences of child abuse and neglect include all of the following EXCEPT a. Aggression, poor peer relations, and difficulty at work. b. Impaired immune system development. c. Inability to cope with stress and frustrations. d. Attachment disorders. 11. In what year was the Child Protective Services Law signed into law? b. First-degree felony. c. Third-degree felony. d. First-degree misdemeanor.
under one year of age and the health care provider has determined a child is born affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a health care provider must _____________: a. Immediately give notice or cause notice to be given to DHS. b. Document the findings and monitor the child for 6 weeks. c. Schedule mandatory counseling for the parents. d. Request additional testing to confirm observations. 2. The Child Protective Services Law requires licensed professionals identified as mandated reporters to __________ recognizing and reporting child abuse. 3. A(n) __________ is defined in section 6303 of the Child Protective Services Law as a person who has committed child abuse. a. Abuser. b. Perpetrator. c. Offender. d. Violator. 4. A ________________ is anyone who comes into contact or interacts with a child or is directly responsible for the care, supervision, guidance, or training of a child. a. Permissive reporter. b. Guardian ad litem. c. Mandated reporter. d. Child welfare advocate. 5. If they suspect abuse, mandated reporters are a. Provide training on. b. Ignore the signs of. c. Receive training on. d. Attend a 20-hour course on. required to immediately report the abuse to ChildLine electronically or by telephone. Written reports must be made within __________ after the oral report is made
by telephone. a. 48 hours. b. 72 hours. c. 24 hours. d. 1 week.
a. 1980. b. 1982. c. 1979. d. 1975.
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