Section: Unit 5 - Child Maltreatment | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Objectives: 
    • Identify and define the types of child maltreatment.
    • Gain knowledge and skill in evaluating children for maltreatment.
    •  Identify the history, signs, and symptoms in children experiencing maltreatment.
    • Explain implications of child maltreatment on child, family, and community/ society.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of regulations or policies related to child maltreatment and child protection both globally and locally.
    • Understand the multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of child maltreatment.
    • Apply knowledge in practice to ensure children's rights are protected.

    • 5.1 - Child Maltreatment (Part 1)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define maltreatment in children.
      • Identify risk factors for various maltreatment in children.
      • Discuss strategies for taking history in an abused child.
      • Discuss the history and physical findings suggestive of different abuse.
      • Identify common forms of abuse.
      • Identify medical conditions that mimic abuses.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 12 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      'Child Maltreatment' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

      WHO

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      The Neonatal Nurse's Role in Preventing Abusive Head Trauma URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (26 minutes)

      Official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses

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      Injury Center: Child Abuse and Neglect URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Sexual Abuse. (9 minutes)

      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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      What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms. URL
      Students must
      View

      Open the link, Go to the icon “Download PDF”, download and read the entire article. (30 minutes)

      Child Welfare Information Gateway

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      Child Abuse and Neglect (Nursing) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (19 minutes)

      StatPearls

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      Parenting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect URL
      Students must
      View

      Open the link, Go to the icon “Download PDF”, download and read the entire article. (32 minutes)

      Child Welfare Information Gateway

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      Shaken Baby Syndrome URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      MedlinePlus. Gov.

    • url icon
      Shaken Baby Syndrome URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section What research is being done?, Definition, Treatment, Prognosis. (2 minutes)

      National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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      Child Healthcare: Home and Society (CH. 14) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire section of Child Abuse. (8 minutes)

      Better Care

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Management of Child Maltreatment (Part 1) URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 5.1

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Unit 4 Exam is marked complete

    • 5.2 - Child Maltreatment (Part 2)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain interventions/strategies for the prevention of child maltreatment.
      • Delineate the steps in the management of child maltreatment.
      • Discuss policies and regulations related to child maltreatment.
      • Discuss the role of the nurse in the prevention and management of child maltreatment.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 29 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect for Children and Adolescents URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (23 minutes)

      Australian Institute of Family Studies 

    • url icon
      Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect URL
      Students must
      View

      Open the link, Go to the icon “Download PDF”, download and read the entire article. (23 minutes)

      Child Welfare Information Gateway

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      'Prevention of Child Maltreatment' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (35 minutes)

      Pediatric clinics of North America

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Management of Child Maltreatment (Part 2) URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 5.2

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 5.1 is marked complete
    • quiz icon
      Combined Unit 5 Exam Quiz

      To access the exam, click on the name of the exam provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 5.2 is marked complete