Chapter 5 - Neglect Test Items 1.
If parents fail to provide for their children because they are unable to afford food and shelter a. they are guilty of neglect b. they are not guilty of neglect c. it depends on which state they live in Answer: C Which type of neglect is defined as the failure to meet the child’s needs for food, shelter, clothing, and protection from harm? a. Physical neglect b. Emotional neglect c. Medical neglect d. Mental Health Neglect e. Educational Neglect Answer: A 2.
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What subtype of neglect includes the failure to provide adequate affection. a. Physical neglect b. Emotional neglect c. Medical neglect d. Mental Health Neglect e. Educational Neglect Answer: B 4.
Beth did not want a child and was upset when she became pregnant. After the baby was born, she attended to his physical needs, but did not talk to him or cuddle him. What type of neglect is her son experiencing? a. Physical neglect b. Emotional neglect c. Medical neglect d. Mental Health Neglect e. Educational Neglect Answer: B 5.
What subtype of neglect is defined as the failure to provide prescribed medical treatment? a. Physical neglect b. Emotional neglect c. Medical neglect d. Mental Health Neglect e. Educational Neglect
