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ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT QUIZPlease enter your full first AND last name

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1.

Elderly people with dementia who are living with the caregiver are at a higher risk of abuse than the general population of people over 65.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

Neglect is defined as the failure to provide needed care. Which of the following are examples on neglect:
- A.
  
  Over or under medicating
- B.
  
  Leaving an older person alone for long periods of time
- C.
  
  Failure to provide adequate food or clothing
- D.
  
  Hitting, slapping, kicking or punching
Correct Answer(s)
A. Over or under medicating
B. Leaving an older person alone for long periods of time
C. Failure to provide adequate food or clothing

Explanation
Hitting, slapping, kicking or punching is abuse, not neglect.

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3.

Stealing money, checks, and/or possessions, or misusing funds or possessions are examples of:
- A.
  
  Neglect
- B.
  
  Financial abuse
- C.
  
  Emothional abuse
Correct Answer
B. Financial abuse
4.

Injuries, which have not received medical attention, are a possible indicator of neglect.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

If you suspect a family member or another caregiver of abuse or neglect, it is your responsibility to report it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

It is not possible for the caregiver to be abused by the person he or she is trying to help.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.

Certain diseases may cause behavior changes that the person you are caring for is incapable of controlling.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

Indicators of possible emotional abuse include (check all that apply):
- A.
  
  The care recipient’s behavior changes. He or she begins to withdraw, appears depressed,and/or cries frequently.
- B.
  
  The caregiver talks down to, humiliates, or shouts at the person in their care.
- C.
  
  Caregiver watches TV with the person they are caring for.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The care recipient’s behavior changes. He or she begins to withdraw, appears depressed,and/or cries frequently.
B. The caregiver talks down to, humiliates, or shouts at the person in their care.
9.

Bedsores, trash build-up, soiled sheets and clothing that appear to be days old and filthy bathrooms and kitchens are all indicators of possible neglect.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
10.

Family members and victims often try to hide the abuse out of fear or shame.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Emotional Abuse Quiz

Elderly people with dementia who are living with the caregiver are at a higher risk of abuse than the general population of people over 65.

Neglect is defined as the failure to provide needed care. Which of the following are examples on neglect:

Stealing money, checks, and/or possessions, or misusing funds or possessions are examples of:

Injuries, which have not received medical attention, are a possible indicator of neglect.

If you suspect a family member or another caregiver of abuse or neglect, it is your responsibility to report it.

It is not possible for the caregiver to be abused by the person he or she is trying to help.

Certain diseases may cause behavior changes that the person you are caring for is incapable of controlling.

Indicators of possible emotional abuse include (check all that apply):

Bedsores, trash build-up, soiled sheets and clothing that appear to be days old and filthy bathrooms and kitchens are all indicators of possible neglect.

Family members and victims often try to hide the abuse out of fear or shame.