Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
While talking to the school nurse, a child in third grade states, 'My parents are away and I have not eaten for days. I am worried that my parents forgot about me and my little brother.' The nurse would suspect what type of abuse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Neglect. The child's statement indicates a lack of basic care needs such as food and parental supervision. Neglect is the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, shelter, supervision, and emotional support. In this case, the child's parents being away for days without arranging for their care suggests neglect. Sexual abuse (B) involves inappropriate sexual behavior, financial abuse (C) involves exploitation of finances, and bullying (D) involves aggressive behavior. In this scenario, neglect is the most likely form of abuse based on the information provided.