Ethics Quiz
Due Apr 6 at 10:59pm Points 20 Questions 10 Available after Mar 30 at 11pm
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Apr 4 at 8:26pm
This attempt took 19 minutes.
Question 1 pts
An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility. Which of the following circumstances
can be caused by physical restraints? (Select all that apply.)
Death
Pressure ulcers
Nosocomial infections
Agitation
Halitosis
Physical restraints may actually exacerbate many of the problems for which they are used and
can cause serious injury and death. Individuals in restraints, who do not often move or are not
turned as often as they should be, develop pressure ulcers. When in restraints, an older adult is
susceptible to pneumonia, which is a nosocomial infection. The client does not move around or
turn, and the pulmonary secretions sit and become a breading site for bacteria. Many times,
when older adult clients are placed in restraints, their anxiety level reaches a new high. They
tend to become more agitated and restless. Clients with dementia experience high anxiety levels
even more so. Clients in restraints do not have an increase of orientation because of restraints.
Therefore, they might become more agitated and hostile, but their orientation levels actually
decrease. Halitosis is bad breath and is not an injury; it is simply a sign that the client is not
receiving good oral care by the nursing staff.
, Question 2 pts
The infliction of actual harm or a risk for harm to vulnerable older persons through action or behavior of
others defines which term below?
Elder abuse
Elder neglect
Self-neglect
Elder mistreatment
Elder mistreatment is a complex phenomenon that includes elder abuse and neglect. It is the
infliction of actual harm, or a risk for harm, to vulnerable older persons through the action or
behavior of others. Abuse is intentional and may be physical, psychological, medical, financial, or
sexual. Many states have reporting statutes that require certain persons, including nurses, who
become aware of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to report it to the appropriate authorities.
Neglect is a form of mistreatment resulting from the failure of action by a caregiver or through
one’s own behavior or choices. Self-neglect is a behavior in which people fail to meet their own
basic needs in the way the average person would in similar circumstances.
Question 3 pts
You are visiting your elderly client in his son’s home. You note that he has lost 10 pounds since your
visit last month. Your client assures you he is eating three meals per day. Concerned about neglect or
abuse, you quietly perform a history and physical assessment. Which of the following observations
supports your concern? (Select all that apply.)
An unusual amount of anxiety
Missed doctor’s appointments
The elder answers your questions freely even with the caregiver present
Some unexplained bruising and two lacerations
A lack of grooming
The client is dressed appropriately
Due Apr 6 at 10:59pm Points 20 Questions 10 Available after Mar 30 at 11pm
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Apr 4 at 8:26pm
This attempt took 19 minutes.
Question 1 pts
An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility. Which of the following circumstances
can be caused by physical restraints? (Select all that apply.)
Death
Pressure ulcers
Nosocomial infections
Agitation
Halitosis
Physical restraints may actually exacerbate many of the problems for which they are used and
can cause serious injury and death. Individuals in restraints, who do not often move or are not
turned as often as they should be, develop pressure ulcers. When in restraints, an older adult is
susceptible to pneumonia, which is a nosocomial infection. The client does not move around or
turn, and the pulmonary secretions sit and become a breading site for bacteria. Many times,
when older adult clients are placed in restraints, their anxiety level reaches a new high. They
tend to become more agitated and restless. Clients with dementia experience high anxiety levels
even more so. Clients in restraints do not have an increase of orientation because of restraints.
Therefore, they might become more agitated and hostile, but their orientation levels actually
decrease. Halitosis is bad breath and is not an injury; it is simply a sign that the client is not
receiving good oral care by the nursing staff.
, Question 2 pts
The infliction of actual harm or a risk for harm to vulnerable older persons through action or behavior of
others defines which term below?
Elder abuse
Elder neglect
Self-neglect
Elder mistreatment
Elder mistreatment is a complex phenomenon that includes elder abuse and neglect. It is the
infliction of actual harm, or a risk for harm, to vulnerable older persons through the action or
behavior of others. Abuse is intentional and may be physical, psychological, medical, financial, or
sexual. Many states have reporting statutes that require certain persons, including nurses, who
become aware of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to report it to the appropriate authorities.
Neglect is a form of mistreatment resulting from the failure of action by a caregiver or through
one’s own behavior or choices. Self-neglect is a behavior in which people fail to meet their own
basic needs in the way the average person would in similar circumstances.
Question 3 pts
You are visiting your elderly client in his son’s home. You note that he has lost 10 pounds since your
visit last month. Your client assures you he is eating three meals per day. Concerned about neglect or
abuse, you quietly perform a history and physical assessment. Which of the following observations
supports your concern? (Select all that apply.)
An unusual amount of anxiety
Missed doctor’s appointments
The elder answers your questions freely even with the caregiver present
Some unexplained bruising and two lacerations
A lack of grooming
The client is dressed appropriately
