September 2019 Elder Abuse and Exploitation Quiz September 2019 Elder Abuse and Exploitation Quiz Directions: Read each question carefully, then determine the best answer. Check the corresponding box on your answer sheet. First and Last Name * Email Address * 1. Which of the following best defines elder abuse? * a. Not taking the elderly person to church b. Maltreating an elderly person c. Being stressed as a caregiver d. Not giving in to every request of the elderly resident 2. Which of the following is NOT a factor in elder abuse? * a. Whether the family lives in the city or the suburbs b. Caregiver stress c. Family history of violence d. Caregiver personality problems 3. You suspect abuse of an elderly patient. You: * a. Immediately call the authorities. b. Tell the family to stop or you’ll repor them c. Ask the patient what he or she did wrong d. Report your suspicions to your supervisor according to facility policy 4. Which of the following is the most common type of elder abuse? * a. Physical abuse b. Psychological abuse c. Neglect d. Sexual abuse 5. Which of the following people are most likely to abuse the elderly? * a. Neighbors of the elder b. Husbands or wives of the elder c. Teenage grandchildren of the elder d. Adult children of the elder 6. True or false: Elders who are in poor health and more dependent on their family are more likely to be abused than elders who are in better health. * a. True b. False 7. Which of the following is not likely a sign of elder abuse? * a. Bruising around the genitals b. Chest pain c. Marks around the wrists d. A statement by the elder that his son slaps him 8. True or false: Most of the victims of elder abuse are males whose elderly wives are taking care of them. * a. True b. False 9. Which of the following statements is true about reporting elder abuse to your supervisor? * a. You should report physical abuse only if you actually see someone hit the patient. b. You should always get the resident’s permission before reporting suspicions of abuse. c. You should immediately report suspicions of elder abuse to your supervisor. d. You should give the family an opportunity to stop the abuse and report your suspicions if they don’t. 10. True or false: It is very common for elder abuse to be kept secret within the family. * a. True b. False Submit
