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58 Deja Review: <strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
What are the two primary burn types<br />
on victims of child abuse?<br />
What are other warning signs for child<br />
abuse/non-accidental trauma?<br />
What is the classic physical finding<br />
of shaken baby syndrome?<br />
What type of cultural healing practices<br />
may leave markings that are important<br />
to distinguish from child abuse?<br />
What are the primary traits of an<br />
elder abuser?<br />
What are the primary traits of an elder<br />
who experiences elder abuse?<br />
What are key signs of elder neglect?<br />
What are characteristics of the bruises<br />
seen on a victim of elder abuse?<br />
What is the annual incidence of<br />
child sexual abuse cases in the<br />
United States?<br />
Has the likelihood of reporting child<br />
sexual abuse increased or decreased<br />
when compared with the past?<br />
1. Cigarette burns<br />
2. Immersion burns on legs, feet, or<br />
buttocks → child is immersed in<br />
scalding water<br />
History inconsistent with level of child’s<br />
motor development, bite marks,<br />
and any facial trauma or bruising<br />
Retinal hemorrhage<br />
Cupping (use of heated cups to suction<br />
out illness)<br />
Coining or Spooning (rubbed on body<br />
leaving linear marks)<br />
Low socioeconomic status<br />
Social isolation<br />
Substance abuse<br />
Close relationship to the abused (eg,<br />
spouse, offspring) → person with whom<br />
the elder lives and receives financial<br />
support from<br />
Some decline of mental functioning<br />
(eg, dementia)<br />
Economical or physical dependence on<br />
others<br />
Not likely to report injuries as abuse →<br />
will state that they injured themselves<br />
Lack of proper nutrition<br />
Poor personal hygiene<br />
Lack of proper medication or health<br />
aids (eg, prescription drugs, dentures,<br />
cane)<br />
Bilateral arm bruises from being<br />
grabbed<br />
More than 250,000 cases<br />
Increased
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