A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Physical Injuries

question 19

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital with physical injuries. Which assessment findings would indicate that the child is a victim of abuse? Select all that apply.

• A)Confusion
• B)Missing teeth
• C)Apprehension when other children cry
• D)Abrasions to the mouth, lips, and genitalia
• E)Dehydration

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Definitions:

Pressure Bandage

A type of bandage applied tightly to a limb or other parts of the body to exert pressure, commonly used to control bleeding or swelling.

Strain

Injury to muscles from tension caused by overuse or misuse.

Superficial Burn

A type of burn that affects only the outer layer of skin, causing pain and redness but not blistering.

Puncture Wound

A deep wound caused by a sharp object piercing the skin.