Elder Abuse, RADR 1309 Patient Care
Quiz 3 Ch questions and answers
T/F
One sign of financial exploitation is if a family member forces an elderly person to
change their will. ✔✔TRUE. If an elder is not making financial decisions freely
then this would be considered financial exploitation.
T/F
One sign that could indicate neglect is when an elder is wearing the same clothing
every time you see him or her, no matter what time of day or season. ✔✔TRUE.
Wearing the same clothing (especially when it may
If you suspect elder abuse, the first thing you need to do it (select one):
a) Report the elder abuse to Protective Services
b) Keep yourself safe
c) Document facts as you see them or hear them
d) Refer the family to social services ✔✔(A) Report elder abuse. Reporter's
identity is kept confidential.
It is important that you report facts clearly. You should report:
a) What you have seen
b) What you have heard
, c) What others have told you
d) All of the above ✔✔(D) All of the above. It is important to investigators to get as
clear picture of the situation as possible.
Who should report elder abuse?
a) Social Workers
b) Neighbors
c) Concerned citizens
d) All of the above ✔✔(D) All of the above. Anyone can report elder abuse
however social workers and other health care professionals are mandated to
report elder abuse.
The best way to prevent urinary tract infections during catheterization of the
urinary bladder is: ✔✔By maintaining strict surgical aseptic technique
Which of the following is a contraindication for a cystogram: ✔✔Patient is 6-
weeks pregnant.
The procedure that uses fluoroscopy to visualize the bladder as it empties is
known as: ✔✔Cystography
Normal musculoskeletal system changes of aging do not include: ✔✔Muscle mass
increases
Quiz 3 Ch questions and answers
T/F
One sign of financial exploitation is if a family member forces an elderly person to
change their will. ✔✔TRUE. If an elder is not making financial decisions freely
then this would be considered financial exploitation.
T/F
One sign that could indicate neglect is when an elder is wearing the same clothing
every time you see him or her, no matter what time of day or season. ✔✔TRUE.
Wearing the same clothing (especially when it may
If you suspect elder abuse, the first thing you need to do it (select one):
a) Report the elder abuse to Protective Services
b) Keep yourself safe
c) Document facts as you see them or hear them
d) Refer the family to social services ✔✔(A) Report elder abuse. Reporter's
identity is kept confidential.
It is important that you report facts clearly. You should report:
a) What you have seen
b) What you have heard
, c) What others have told you
d) All of the above ✔✔(D) All of the above. It is important to investigators to get as
clear picture of the situation as possible.
Who should report elder abuse?
a) Social Workers
b) Neighbors
c) Concerned citizens
d) All of the above ✔✔(D) All of the above. Anyone can report elder abuse
however social workers and other health care professionals are mandated to
report elder abuse.
The best way to prevent urinary tract infections during catheterization of the
urinary bladder is: ✔✔By maintaining strict surgical aseptic technique
Which of the following is a contraindication for a cystogram: ✔✔Patient is 6-
weeks pregnant.
The procedure that uses fluoroscopy to visualize the bladder as it empties is
known as: ✔✔Cystography
Normal musculoskeletal system changes of aging do not include: ✔✔Muscle mass
increases
