A
VI
TU
IS
M
NR 601 Final Exam Study
O
Guide: GOOD ROAD MAP TO
A
EXAM QUESTIONS
N
JP
,Types of Elder Abuse
> emotional abuse
> sexual abuse
> neglect
> exploitation
> abandonment
> self-neglect
A
Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
> age
VI
> gender
> ethnicity
> cultural beliefs
TU
> living arrangements
> social isolation
> loneliness
IS
Provider Responsibility in Cases of Suspected Abuse
> always keep abuse as a differential
M
> any patient who present with unexplained STDs
O
> listen to your patients' responses to your social history questions or any reports of not
having access to their funds
A
> perform a physical exam and order any necessary tests
N
> include a cognitive screen
JP
> You may need to interview your patient and caregiver separately to see if the stories
are the same
If your patient is living independently but not able to provide for his or her needs, this is
an example of what type of abuse?
self-neglect
, Exploitation definition
> refers to taking the assets of the elder, either their funds or their property, when this is
without the consent of the elder and not for the benefit of the elder
> E.g. when a family member moves into grandma's house and uses her home and
social security check or their income to provide for themselves, and they don't provide
for grandma's needs.
A
VI
Neglect definition
> failing to provide food, shelter, healthcare or protection to a vulnerable elder
TU
Abandonment definition
> leaving the elder after assuming responsibility for the care of the elder
IS
Emotional abuse definition
> includes verbal and nonverbal actions, can cause anguish distress or pain to the elder
M
Sexual abuse definition
O
any form of sexual contact without the consent of the elder
A
Who is most likely to be abusers?
> People between 60 and 70 y.o.
N
> living with spouses or children
JP
Additional Risk Factors for abuse
> Studies report that women are more at risk for physical and sexual abuse
> There is a concern that abuse towards men may be under-reported
> Culture and ethnicity also play a factor in abuse and abuse reporting
> Consider the cultural beliefs about abuse which may include tolerance for abuse
Signs of neglect
VI
TU
IS
M
NR 601 Final Exam Study
O
Guide: GOOD ROAD MAP TO
A
EXAM QUESTIONS
N
JP
,Types of Elder Abuse
> emotional abuse
> sexual abuse
> neglect
> exploitation
> abandonment
> self-neglect
A
Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
> age
VI
> gender
> ethnicity
> cultural beliefs
TU
> living arrangements
> social isolation
> loneliness
IS
Provider Responsibility in Cases of Suspected Abuse
> always keep abuse as a differential
M
> any patient who present with unexplained STDs
O
> listen to your patients' responses to your social history questions or any reports of not
having access to their funds
A
> perform a physical exam and order any necessary tests
N
> include a cognitive screen
JP
> You may need to interview your patient and caregiver separately to see if the stories
are the same
If your patient is living independently but not able to provide for his or her needs, this is
an example of what type of abuse?
self-neglect
, Exploitation definition
> refers to taking the assets of the elder, either their funds or their property, when this is
without the consent of the elder and not for the benefit of the elder
> E.g. when a family member moves into grandma's house and uses her home and
social security check or their income to provide for themselves, and they don't provide
for grandma's needs.
A
VI
Neglect definition
> failing to provide food, shelter, healthcare or protection to a vulnerable elder
TU
Abandonment definition
> leaving the elder after assuming responsibility for the care of the elder
IS
Emotional abuse definition
> includes verbal and nonverbal actions, can cause anguish distress or pain to the elder
M
Sexual abuse definition
O
any form of sexual contact without the consent of the elder
A
Who is most likely to be abusers?
> People between 60 and 70 y.o.
N
> living with spouses or children
JP
Additional Risk Factors for abuse
> Studies report that women are more at risk for physical and sexual abuse
> There is a concern that abuse towards men may be under-reported
> Culture and ethnicity also play a factor in abuse and abuse reporting
> Consider the cultural beliefs about abuse which may include tolerance for abuse
Signs of neglect
