• Test Your Understanding of Elder Abuse and Neglect

  • Date
     / /
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • 1. Elder abuse is complex because:
  • 2. Understanding the complexities of elder abuse is important because:
  • 3. One of the signs and symptoms of neglect is:
  • 4. Contributing risk factors for elder abuse include:
  • 5. Types of elder abuse include:

  • A Division of Institute for Professional Care Education www.medifecta.com

    Elder Abuse and Neglect, Copyright 2011

  • 6. Some examples of physical abuse include:
  • 7. One of the general signs that may indicate abuse is occurring is:
  • 8. Stressed caregivers will always be abusive to elders.
  • 9. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, family members account for a small percentage of abuse against elders.
  • 10. Violence is a learned behavior that in some families is passed on from one generation to the next.
  • 11. Most elders who are victims of abuse will report it.
  • 12. Most health care professionals who work with the elderly are mandatory reporters and must report all cases of suspected abuse according to their state guidelines.

  •  

    Elder Abuse and Neglect, Copyright 2011

  • 13. It is the responsibility of the home care agency to investigate suspected elder abuse.
  • 14. Some victims of sexual abuse will give clues that they are being abused. We need to be aware of these clues and ask further questions.
  • 15. Elder abuse is never pre-meditated and deliberate.
  • 16. It is important that the elder have private time with his or her health care professional.

  • Elder Abuse and Neglect, Copyright 2011

  •  
  • Should be Empty: