Several Children Are Seen in the Emergency Department for Treatment

question 10

Multiple Choice

Several children are seen in the emergency department for treatment of various illnesses and injuries. Which assessment finding would create the most suspicion for child abuse?

• A) The child with complaints of abdominal pain
• B) The child who has repeated middle ear infections
• C) The child with bruises on extremities
• D) The child with diarrhea

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, comprising nerves and ganglia, responsible for transmitting sensory input and motor output between the CNS and the rest of the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Sensory Division

Part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers running from the spine, through the neck, and into the arm, responsible for sensory and motor functions.