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Optional Oregon Add On Post Training Quiz

Ethics and Laws Regarding Mandated Reporting: Child and Elder Maltreatment Post Training Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

 How many states have mandated reporting laws? 

 

A.    15 

B.    30 

C.   50 

D.   50 + District of Columbia 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 2 of 20

  Where should a clinician go to find out information on mandated reporting laws? 

 

A.    911 or emergency services 

B.    Ask a colleague 

C.   Conduct research on relevant state laws 

D.   State licensing board 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 3 of 20

    ____________ is the failure or omission on the part of a caregiver to provide necessary care or supervision 

 

A.    Sexual abuse 

B.    Physical abuse 

C.   Exploitation 

Neglect 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 4 of 20

  Which of the following might be barriers to victims self-reporting abuse? 

 

A.    Cultural factors 

B.    Shame 

C.   Isolation (unable to reach out for help) 

D.   All of the above 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 5 of 20

  Which offender type is motivated to mistreat and abuse vulnerable persons because they derive pleasure from seeing others fearful and suffering? 

 

A.    Impaired 

B.    Sadistic 

C.   Bullying 

D.   Overwhelmed 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 6 of 20

  A child who exhibits signs of a learning disorder and failure to thrive socially is an indication of challenges within which category of child abuse signs? 

 

A.    Physical 

B.    Developmental 

C.   Psychological 

D.   Behavioral 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 7 of 20

   Which of the following is not considered “harm” to a child? 

 

A.    Leaving a child without supervision 

B.    Abandoning a child 

C.   Makes the child unavailable for investigations 

D.   Uses reasonable discipline techniques in their parenting 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 8 of 20

    Statutory rape reporting laws for mandated reporters: 

 

A.    are different across the states 

B.    are the same nationally in the United States 

C.   should never be reported to child protective services 

D.   are only relevant if the child is under 15 years old 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 9 of 20

  What is the general rule regarding mandated reporting of domestic violence? 

 

A.    Domestic violence is not reportable in any state 

B.    Every state requires immediate report of domestic violence 

C.   States have different laws on whether or not domestic violence should be reported 

D.   Only law enforcement is responsible for reporting domestic violence to child protective services 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 10 of 20

   Which race(s) are overrepresented in the child welfare system? 

 

A.    Latino 

B.    Black 

C.   American Indian/Alaskan Native 

D.   Both B and C 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 11 of 20

    What is one possible reason why elder abuse may be happening between a senior aged couple? 

 

A.    They are not in love anymore 

B.    They do not have children 

C.   The presence of neurocognitive disorders, which can lead to impairment 

D.   Difference in religious views 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 12 of 20

   Which is the most common type of elder abuse statistically? 

 

A.    Physical 

B.    Emotional 

C.   Financial 

D.   Sexual 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 13 of 20

 What are possible visual indicators that an older adult is experiencing maltreatment or abuse? 

 

A.    They are laughing more 

B.    Strange cuts, bruises, or other injuries 

C.   Hygiene has improved 

D.   Making good eye contact 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 14 of 20

 What percentage of adults with a developmental disability report that they have experienced sexual abuse? 

 

A.    15% 

B.    35% 

C.   60% 

D.   90% 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 15 of 20

   Which of the following is the most appropriate response to a victim making a disclosure of maltreatment or abuse? 

 

A.    “Are you sure it happened that way?” 

B.    “I promise you never have to go back there again.” 

C.   “Thank you for telling me. You are safe here.” 

D.   “I feel so sorry for you. That’s awful.” 

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Question 16 of 20

True/False 

 

A mandated reporter is often immune from liability when making a report in “good faith”.  

A

True

B

False

Question 17 of 20

True/False 

    In the case study of the social worker Gretchen and client Carly, the social worker decided to not report Carly’s past abuse to the authorities.  

A

True

B

False

Question 18 of 20

True/False 

 Mandated reporters should not give specific details about the victim when making a report. 

A

True

B

False

Question 19 of 20

True/False 

It is appropriate to shar with authorities any explanation for the abuse.  

A

True

B

False

Question 20 of 20

True/False 

If a hotline counselor does not accept a report as a positive screen, the mandated reporter should hang up, call again, and make another report.  

A

True

B

False

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