Choose the best response

__1. Which of the following professionals are considered mandated reporters?
a. teachers
b. animal control officers
c. firefighters and EMTs
d. E.R. Nurses
e. all of the above

__2. If you suspect that child abuse has occurred, which of the following are you required by state to do?
a. tell your supervisor
b. complete a child abuse reporting form with 36 hours
c. call child protective services immediately
d. b & c
e. all of the above

__3. If you are not sure that child abuse has occurred, you can do the following:
a. talk to a co-worker
b. continue to document possible indicators
c. call Child Protective Services
d. a & c
e. all of the above

__4. Failure to report suspected child abuse may result in:
a. up to a $1000 fine
b. a law suit for civil damages
c. a & b
d. up to 6 months in county jail
e. all of the above

Make T for true and F for false

__5. If you suspect child abuse and report it to your supervisor, your supervisor is solely responsible for reporting to a child protective agency.

__6. A mandated reporter must have proof of child abuse before making a report to the police or child protective services.

__7. Duration and severity of behavior indicators of potential child abuse are important factors in establishing reasonable suspicion.

__8. An unsustained report of suspected child abuse can affect a parent or caretaker's ability to be granted a day care or other community care license.

__9. Once a mandated reporter has called in a report of suspected child abuse to a child protective agency, his/her legal responsibility is complete.

__10. The identities of all persons who report known or suspected child abuse are confidential.