Which types of abuse are the nurse required to report or be subject to fines and imprisonment for not reporting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Animal
b. Child
c. Alcohol
d. Infant
e. Emotional
ANS: B, D
Correct:
State laws have been created as a result of the 1973 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. These laws dictate that health professionals must report infant and child abuse and specified communicable diseases. Failure by the nurse to comply can result in fines and/or imprisonment.
Incorrect:
a. Animal abuse is not identified as reportable under federal or state law.
c. Alcohol abuse is not identified as reportable under federal or state law.
e. Emotional abuse is not identified as a required reportable type of abuse.
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