Red Flags of Abuse and Protective Factors Quiz
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What is one of the risk factors associated with elder abuse according to the text?

  • Participation in community events
  • Positive attitude towards caregiving role
  • High level of financial or emotional dependence on a vulnerable elder (correct)
  • Regular exercise routine

    • What percentage of people with dementia experience some type of abuse?

  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 100%
  • 75%

    • Which group is more likely to be abused according to the text?

  • Children
  • Men
  • Women (correct)
  • Teenagers

    • What did the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI) identify as an indicator associated with elder abuse?

    <p>Hygiene issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following screening tools was recommended by the American Medical Association (AMA) for geriatric patients?

    <p>EASI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of abuse involves inflicting anguish through verbal or nonverbal acts such as insults, threats, and harassment?

    <p>Emotional/Psychological Abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of Financial/Material Exploitation?

    <p>Forging an elder's signature to access funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sexual Abuse involve with relation to elderly persons?

    <p>Unwanted touching or sexual assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these actions constitutes Abandonment of an elderly person?

    <p>Deserting an elder when responsible for care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neglect towards an elderly person involves:

    <p>Ignoring health and safety hazards in their living environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a form of Physical Abuse towards an elderly individual?

    <p>Inflicting physical pain or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential red flag of elder abuse?

    <p>Increased independence and self-sufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a protective factor against elder abuse?

    <p>Clear policies in facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interviewing a victim of elder abuse, which of the following is NOT a common feeling reported?

    <p>Overconfidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be an indicator of sexual abuse in an elder who is not sexually active?

    <p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an indicator of potential emotional or psychological abuse by a caregiver?

    <p>Caregiver encourages and supports the elder's independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential red flag for financial or material exploitation of an elder?

    <p>Unexplained financial hardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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