Quiz 23 Elder Abuse
According to law, If a nurse suspects elder abuse, which authorities is she expected to
report to? - ANS-Professionals and state employees must report, within 24 hours, any
suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to:
-ombudsman
-adult protective services
-police
ombudsman - ANS-Ombudsman investigate and resolve complaints made by or on
behalf of residents.
What are some indications that an older person might be at risk for abuse? -
ANS--financial dependence
-caregiver strain
-alcohol abuse
-
what is supplemental abuse? - ANS-
what is financial abuse? - ANS-illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or
assets.
financial abuse/misuse of assets examples - ANS-◼ cashing an elderly person's checks
◼ forging an older person's signature
◼ misusing or stealing an older person's possessions
◼ Coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document
s/s of misuse of assets - ANS-◼ sudden changes in bank account or banking practice,
◼ additional names on an elder's bank signature card ◼ unauthorized withdrawal using
the elder's ATM card ◼ abrupt changes in a will or other financial documents ◼
unexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions
what risk factors increase the chance of a caregiver being abusive? - ANS-- Low self
esteem
- Experiencing emotional and mental burn out.
- Not receiving support or help from others. Older adult factor;
- Aggressive or combative
According to law, If a nurse suspects elder abuse, which authorities is she expected to
report to? - ANS-Professionals and state employees must report, within 24 hours, any
suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to:
-ombudsman
-adult protective services
-police
ombudsman - ANS-Ombudsman investigate and resolve complaints made by or on
behalf of residents.
What are some indications that an older person might be at risk for abuse? -
ANS--financial dependence
-caregiver strain
-alcohol abuse
-
what is supplemental abuse? - ANS-
what is financial abuse? - ANS-illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or
assets.
financial abuse/misuse of assets examples - ANS-◼ cashing an elderly person's checks
◼ forging an older person's signature
◼ misusing or stealing an older person's possessions
◼ Coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document
s/s of misuse of assets - ANS-◼ sudden changes in bank account or banking practice,
◼ additional names on an elder's bank signature card ◼ unauthorized withdrawal using
the elder's ATM card ◼ abrupt changes in a will or other financial documents ◼
unexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions
what risk factors increase the chance of a caregiver being abusive? - ANS-- Low self
esteem
- Experiencing emotional and mental burn out.
- Not receiving support or help from others. Older adult factor;
- Aggressive or combative
