Quiz Over Elder Abuse And Neglect
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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
- 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
- 3.Stealing money, checks, and/or possessions, or misusing funds or possessions are examples of:
- A.
Neglect
- B.
Financial abuse
- C.
Emothional abuse
- 4.Injuries, which have not received medical attention, are a possible indicator of neglect.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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
- 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
- 7.Certain diseases may cause behavior changes that the person you are caring for is incapable of controlling.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 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.
- 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
- 10.Family members and victims often try to hide the abuse out of fear or shame.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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