DCF CERTIFICATION TEST CAAN CHILD ABUSE
AND NEGLECT EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Remain ignorant about the situation. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Don't
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Lose your temper with an abusive parent. It only serves to put him/her on
the defensive. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Don't
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Encourage the abusive parent to contact a community organization or
service for help. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Do
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Wait to suggest that help is needed. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Don't
,Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Be observant and aware of characteristic signs of child abuse as seen in
the child and parent. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Do
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Make excuses for child abuse or ignore the warning characteristics. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Don't
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Realize that abusive parents are in need of help and most often can be
successfully treated. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Do
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Assume that all abusive parents are 'bad' and cannot be changed. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Don't
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Take action when you suspect or observe abuse and/or neglect, or the
signs of possible abuse or neglect. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Do
,Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Be influenced by gossip or second hand information. It may serve only to
involve innocent parties. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Don't
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Become involved and report any 'suspected' incident of child abuse to the
authorities. The law states that if you do so in 'good faith' you cannot be
prosecuted. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Do
Read the statements and decide if this is something you should or should
not do.
Be afraid to become involved — you may be the one to save a child's life. --
----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Don't
In Florida, the continuum of prevention and intervention services fall into
many categories, such as: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• parental
support for expectant parents
• postnatal education and support
• in-home education and support
• early and regular educational, medical and psychological screening
• medical and psychological services
• child care
• self-help groups
• parent education and training
• child safety training
• family crisis and intervention support
• treatment and intervention services
• community organizations
, • public information
A child must receive adequate _____________________ to ensure that
nerve cells in the brain develop fully. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
stimulation
Negative experiences, like _________ or
_________, are extremely detrimental in early years. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------trauma
abuse
The effects of _______ on a child can begin before a mother even gives
birth. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------abuse
What are some impacts of trauma, abuse, and neglect? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Extreme anxiety
Depression
Inability to form healthy relationships
Memory loss
Short attention span
Easily distracted
Poor self esteem
Sleeping or eating disorders
Experiences throughout childhood can _______ mental abilities that may
cause a child to respond with aggression or
violence to stressful or frustrating situations. ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------impair
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