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1. What is the goal of Pennsylvania's child welfare system?

A. To promote the safety and well-being of children by protecting them from abuse and neglect B. To ensure families have the resources they need to care for their children C. To investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect D. To provide support to families in need of financial assistance

2. Which of the following is not an exclusion to child abuse?

A. A person responsible for a child's welfare who uses physical force to remove a weapon from the child's possession B. A child who does not undergo surgery due to the parents' religious beliefs according to a bona fide religion C. A parent who provides inadequate clothing due to reasons beyond the control of the parent D. A teacher who engages in nonconsensual sexual intercourse with a child

3. A mother takes her 12-year-old son to a local community pharmacy for his annual flu shot. The pharmacist notices what appears to be multiple circular burns on the boy's arm that resemble cigarette burns. There is also significant bruising on the upper arm and neck. The pharmacist suspects child abuse and calls ChildLine to report the case. Which of the following steps must the pharmacist take after making the phone call?

A. The pharmacist must take the child to the hospital for further medical evaluation B. The pharmacist must interrogate the mother regarding the child's injuries C. The pharmacist must submit a written report within 48 hours D. The pharmacist must inform the child's parents that a report has been made

4. Mandated reporters in Pennsylvania are required to report suspected child abuse:

A. Within 24 hours B. Within 7 days C. Immediately D. After filing a written report

5. A pharmacist made a report of suspected child abuse after seeing a girl with unexplained cuts and bruises at the pharmacy with her uncle. According to the mandated reporter's right-to-know, which of the following can the pharmacist request from the state?

A. The status of the child's injuries and overall health B. The plan for providing the child with a safe home C. The identity of the perpetrator and their criminal record D. Final status of the report and what services were provided to protect the child

6. Which of the following is a sign of sexual abuse?

A. A parent who constantly belittles or berates the child B. A child who has bedwetting, nightmares, and difficulty walking or sitting C. A child who has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, or broken bones D. A child who lacks adequate medical care

7. A 10-year-old child with a history of poor impulse control and frequent fatigue has been showing up at the pharmacy begging for money or attempting to steal food. His clothes appear to be two sizes too small, dirty, and inappropriate for the season. Which of the following categories of child abuse best describes this case?

A. Bodily injury (physical abuse) B. Serious mental injury (emotional abuse) C. Serious physical neglect (child neglect) D. Sexual abuse or exploitation (sexual abuse)

8. Which of the following statements regarding the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) is true?

A. The Pennsylvania child welfare system is overseen by the County Children and Youth agencies and administered by the Department of Human Services B. Child Protective Services cases may include reports of children with poor hygiene, lack of appropriate supervision, truancy, and inadequate shelter or clothing C. When reports of suspected child abuse do not meet the criteria for child abuse according to the CPSL, the report is referred to Child Protective Services D. Child Protective Services cases involve reports of child abuse and neglect as defined by the CPSL and require a child abuse investigation

9. Which of the following individuals are considered mandated reporters who are required to make a report immediately to ChildLine when he or she has a reasonable cause to suspect that a child is the victim of child abuse or neglect?

A. Professionals who apply for licensure through the Pennsylvania state boards B. School employees C. Foster parents D. All of the above

10. Which of the following statements regarding the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) is true?

A. Mandated reporters are protected from civil and criminal liability when reports are filed in good faith B. A mandated reporter must have witnessed the act of abuse or have examined the victim of child abuse before making a report to ChildLine C. Mandated reporters are responsible for determining whether a person meets the definition of perpetrator before making a report of suspected child abuse D. Mandated reports can only report cases of suspected child abuse by calling the ChildLine toll-free telephone number