If a Parent Presents with an Injured Child, Which of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

If a parent presents with an injured child, which of the following parental actions would be suspicious for abuse?

• A) Seeking medical care within 12 hours after injury occurred
• B) Providing a history that correlates with the nature of the injury
• C) Explaining the injury occurred as a result of a high-impact accident
• D) Explaining the injury occurred as a result of rough play with a sibling

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Definitions:

Communication Style

The characteristic way in which individuals express themselves verbally and nonverbally when interacting with others.

Persuasiveness

The ability to convince others to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions through communication.

Verbal

Pertaining to words or the use of speech as opposed to written text or nonverbal forms of communication.

Standing Up

The action of assuming an upright position on the feet from a sitting, kneeling, or prone position.