Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

When a child is deprived of food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, he is considered to be?

1. Abandoned

2. Neglected

3. Malnourished

4. Orphaned

The correct answer is: Neglected

When a child is deprived of food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, they are considered to be neglected. This means that they are not receiving the basic necessities for a healthy and safe life. Abandoned (A) refers to the act of leaving or rejecting someone, typically with no intention of returning. While a neglected child may also feel abandoned, the term "abandoned" does not accurately describe the child's situation. Malnourished (C) specifically refers to being undernourished or not receiving enough nutrients, which is a form of neglect but does not encompass the entirety of neglect. Orphaned (D) means that a child has lost their parents or legal guardians, which is also a difficult and unfortunate situation, but does not necessarily mean that the child is being deprived of basic needs. Therefore, neglected (B) is the most accurate and complete term to describe the