February 2020 Abuse and Neglect: Prevent, Recognize, and Report Quiz February 2020 Abuse and Neglect: Prevent, Recognize, and Report 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. If you know of or suspect abuse or neglect of a resident, you should first _____________________. * a. confront the staff member or family member whom you suspect of committing the abuse b. call the state agency that accepts abuse reports c. report it to your supervisor 2. Some causes of abuse and neglect are ___________________________________. * a. caregiver stress b. emotional or mental illness c. alcohol or drug use 3. Threatening residents with punishment for not doing what you tell them to is ______________. * a. acceptable if done with a soft tone of voice b. verbal abuse, and it is never acceptable c. useful in disciplining older persons 4. Exploitation is a form of abuse that involves __________________________________________. * a. physical harm b. emotional harm c. misuse or theft of money, property, or other financial assets 5. Some good ways to help prevent abuse are __________________________________________. * a. education, counseling, and support groups b. listening, teaching caregiving skills, and communicating c. none of the above 6. Symptoms of possible abuse include _______. * a. dementia b. becoming unusually quiet or withdrawn c. bruises or burns 7. Symptoms of possible neglect include _______. * a. necessary medical visits not scheduled or kept b. too many outside activities c. lack of basic hygiene items and adequate clothing 8. It is the responsibility of everyone working in a skilled nursing facility to report suspected abuse or neglect to a supervisor. * a. True b. False 9. Improper use of bedrails or other restraints is considered ______________________________. * a. physical abuse b. rights violation c. emotional abuse 10. Abuse and neglect will not occur if we remember that everyone has the right to be treated with _____________________________________. * OtherOther Submit
