Geriatrics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Geriatrics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is elder abuse? ️️Acts of omission or commission that result in harm or threatened harm to the health or welfare of an older adult. Something that someone does or fails to do. Intentional or unintentional. What are the four types of elder abuse? ️️1) Physical 2) Sexual 3) Psychological 4) Financial or Material What are examples of physical abuse? ️️Pushing, striking, force feeding, restraints. What are examples of physical neglect? ️️Withholding of hydration or feeding, health care needs or physical aids When should you suspect physical abuse/neglect? ️️Unexplained injuries Bruises/welts/lacerations Fractured bones Under or over medicated Dehydration/malnutrition Poor hygeine
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