ELDER ABUSE QUIZ

1. Elder abuse is complex because: *

A. Some diseases and chronic illnesses can mask or mimic the visible signs of abuse.

B. The victim and abuser may hide the abuse.

C. No single characteristic identifies an abuser.

D. All of the above.

2. Understanding the complexities of elder abuse is important because: *

A. It can help you to identify elder abuse.

B. You would know how to intervene and fix the problem yourself.

C. How you respond to an abuser could help the abuser to justify the abuse.

D. A and C above

3. One of the signs and symptoms of neglect is: *

A. Yelling at the elder

B. Pulling hair

C. Untreated bedsores

D. Bloody underclothing

4. Contributing risk factors for elder abuse include: *

A. Mental illness

B. Drug addiction

C. Financial stress

D. All of the above

5. Types of elder abuse include: *

A. Physical, emotional, financial

B. Emotional, dietary, neglect

C. Neglect, dietary, family

D. Physical, family caregivers, financial

6. Some examples of physical abuse include: *

A. Force feeding

B. Physical restraints

C. Inappropriate use of drugs

D. All of the above

7. One of the general signs that may indicate abuse is occurring is: *

A. An elder has more than one caregiver

B. A sudden change in an elder’s behavior

C. An elder with dementia who repeats him or herself

D. An elder who watches TV for hours

8. Stressed caregivers will always be abusive to elders. *

True

False

9. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, family members account for
a small percentage of abuse against elders. *

True

False

10. Violence is a learned behavior that in some families is passed on from one
generation to the next. *

True

False

11. Most elders who are victims of abuse will report it. *

True

False

12. Most health care professionals who work with the elderly are mandatory
reporters and must report all cases of suspected abuse according to their state
guidelines. *

True

False

13. It is the responsibility of the home care agency to investigate suspected
elder abuse. *

True

False

14. Some victims of sexual abuse will give clues that they are being abused. We
need to be aware of these clues and ask further questions. *

True

False

15. Elder abuse is never pre-meditated and deliberate. *

True

False

16. It is important that the elder have private time with his or her health care
professional. *

True

False

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