DCF CERTIFICATION TEST HEALTH SAFETY AND NUTRITION 2026 CERTIFICATION STUDY PACK WITH SOLVED ANSWERS

DCF CERTIFICATION TEST HEALTH SAFETY
AND NUTRITION 2026 CERTIFICATION STUDY
PACK WITH SOLVED ANSWERS

◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Lack of attention Answer: Neglect


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Not providing food, clothing, or shelter for a child Answer: Neglect


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Not providing necessary medical attention for a child Answer:
Neglect


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Not providing appropriate schooling Answer: Neglect

,◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Not providing protection from hazards Answer: Neglect


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Terrorizing a child Answer: Abuse


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Having intercourse or oral sex with a child Answer: Abuse


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Pulling a child's hair Answer: Abuse


◉ Is this abuse or neglect?


Slapping, hitting, shaking or shoving a child Answer: Abuse


◉ Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth,
supervision and normal living experience for a child

,is considered ________________. Answer: neglect


◉ The difference between abuse and neglect is that if an adult
_____________ withholds food, shelter or any other necessity as a
punishment, then it is abuse, but if things are withheld by
circumstance or _____________________, care, or education, then it is an
act of neglect. Answer: intentionally
lack of awareness


◉ Both abuse and neglect are _________________________ of children's
human rights. Answer: crimes and violations


◉ T or F. It is important for your program to offer parents
information on resources in your community in an effort to prevent
neglect before it occurs. Answer: True


◉ T or F. Failure to provide support, acceptance, attention, warmth,
supervision and normal living experience for a child is considered
abuse. Answer: False. neglect


◉ Withholding support, acceptance, attention, warmth, supervision
and normal living experience can cause a child to not function
normally in ______________________________________. Answer: performance
and behavior

, ◉ _________________ signs are observable in the way a child acts.
Answer: Behavioral


◉ _________________ signs are observable in the appearance of a child.
Answer: Physical


◉ Unexplained bruises or welts


Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of physical abuse? Answer:
Physical


◉ Unexplained burns


Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of physical abuse? Answer:
Physical


◉ Unexplained broken bones


Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of physical abuse? Answer:
Physical


◉ Unexplained lacerations or abrasions