Elderly Abuse, Prevention, & Response

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1. Elderly abuse focuses on intentional and _________ acts that cause or risk causing harm to elderly individuals.*

A. PlannedB. AccidentalC. WillfulD. Negligent

2. Why can emotional abuse be difficult to detect?*

A. It does not leave physical marks.B. There are no real symptoms on the victim.C. It's hard to know which party is telling the truthD. There is no generally accepted diagnosis for emotional abuse.

3. Brenda visits her mother Alice at the nursing home, and notices dark bruises on Alice's forearms. Which form of abuse did Alice most likely suffer?*

A. Physical AbuseB. Emotional AbuseC. Sexual AbuseD. Exploitation

4. During the pandemic, one in five adults reported experiencing elder abuse.*

A. TrueB. False

5. Which of the following settings is one in 10 older adults most likely to experience abuse in ?*

A. Day careB. HomeC. ChurchD. Doctor's Office

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