Emotional Abuse Quiz

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

    • True
    • False
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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

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

    • Neglect

    • Financial abuse

    • Emothional abuse

    Correct Answer
    A. Financial abuse
  • 5. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 6. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 7. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 9. 

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

    • The care recipient’s behavior changes. He or she begins to withdraw, appears depressed,and/or cries frequently.

    • The caregiver talks down to, humiliates, or shouts at the person in their care.

    • 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.
    A. The caregiver talks down to, humiliates, or shouts at the person in their care.
  • 10. 

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

    • Over or under medicating

    • Leaving an older person alone for long periods of time

    • Failure to provide adequate food or clothing

    • Hitting, slapping, kicking or punching

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Over or under medicating
    A. Leaving an older person alone for long periods of time
    A. Failure to provide adequate food or clothing
    Explanation
    Hitting, slapping, kicking or punching is abuse, not neglect.

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