COPR ACP Practice Questions - COPR Advanced Care Paramedic Entry-to-Practice Exam

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While assessing a 4-year-old child for abdominal pain, you notice multiple bilateral contusions of varying ages on the child's back and buttocks. The parents offer conflicting explanations for the injuries. What is the paramedic's immediate legal responsibility in this situation?

Confront the parents regarding the suspicious nature of the contusions Wait until the child is admitted to the hospital and allow the emergency physician to report it Document the findings and report your suspicion to child protection services as mandated by law Perform a detailed search of the home for evidence of abuse before taking action

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Document the findings and report your suspicion to child protection services as mandated by law

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