Author Question: You are treating a 3 year old that you suspect may be the victim of child abuse. As an OEC ... (Read 40 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are treating a 3 year old that you suspect may be the victim of child abuse. As an OEC Technician, you realize that:

a. an OEC Technician who reports a case of child abuse could be open to a lawsuit.
b. OEC Technicians can report the abuse to anyone and be protected from retaliation.
c. child abuse is not a crime in many states.
d. child abuse reporting requirements vary among states.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about shaken baby syndrome is false?

a. It rarely occurs in upper-class families.
b. It often results in a traumatic brain injury.
c. It is a form of child abuse.
d. Most cases are perpetrated by someone close to the child.