A 5-year-old boy is brought by his mother, who reports multiple bruises on his arms and back. She says he is “”clumsy””. The bruises are at different ...

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A 5-year-old boy is brought by his mother, who reports multiple bruises on his arms and back. She says he is “”clumsy””. The bruises are at different stages of healing and in unusual locations. The child is quiet and withdrawn. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Raise an urgent safeguarding concern and refer to children’s social care

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Accept the explanation and document only

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Advise better supervision at home

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Discuss concerns with the child in front of the mother only

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Wait to see if more bruises appear

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Child safeguarding (physical abuse)

A 5-year-old boy is brought by his mother, who reports multiple bruises on his arms and back. She says he is “”clumsy””. The bruises are at different stages of healing and in unusual locations. The child is quiet and withdrawn. What is the most appropriate action?