Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Practice Exam

According to Walsh's research in 2007, which children were most likely to receive a forensic medical exam?

1. Children with reported penetration

2. Only male children

3. Older children with injuries

4. Teenagers with non-serious complaints

The correct answer is: Children with reported penetration

The research conducted by Walsh in 2007 indicates that children who had reported penetration were the most likely to receive a forensic medical exam. This correlation is significant because forensic medical exams are typically prompted by findings or allegations of sexual abuse. Reports of penetration are often seen as strong indicators of abuse that necessitate a thorough medical examination to gather evidence, assess physical harm, and provide appropriate care. While older children with injuries may also receive exams, the specificity of reporting penetration creates a more direct link to the need for a forensic investigation. The focus of forensic examinations is largely on cases where sexual abuse is suspected or has been reported, making this answer the most relevant in the context of Walsh’s findings. Other options, such as only male children or teenagers with non-serious complaints, do not reflect the focus and criteria that typically guide the decision to conduct a forensic medical exam.