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Elder Abuse Quiz Prep UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers elder abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- world health organization definition of ________________ a single, or repeated act or lack of appropriate action that causes an older person harm or distress with any relationship where there is an...

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Elder Abuse Quiz Prep UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
elder abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔world health organization definition of
________________
a single, or repeated act or lack of appropriate action that causes an older person harm or
distress with any relationship where there is an expectation of trust


types of abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-physical
-sexual
-financial
-psychological/emotional
-neglect (self and caregiver; can be either or both together)
-abandonment


impact of elder abuse in the United States - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-estimated 10% of
elder population are victims of abuse
-1 in 14 incidences reported to the attention of authorities
-1 in 25 cases of financial exploitation are reported (about 5 million a year)
-reported cases are increasing
---150% increase between 1986 and 1996
---20% increase between 2000 and 2004
(NOTE: there is a rise on reports for elder abuse)


10% - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔in 2010, prevalence of elder abuse estimated at ______
prevalence


self-neglect - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔________________________ is the most common
allegation reported (Impact in the United States)
NOTE: most common form of abuse
-defined as the inability of an elder to perform essential self-care

, -this type of abuse can be due to physical or mental impairment as well as any form of
diminished capacity


300% - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔elders who have been abused have a _____ higher risk of
death
financial abuse costs older adults up to $36.5 billion per year


impact of elder abuse in Texas - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-persons aged 65+: 3,225,614
-persons with a disability (18-64): 1,703, 522
-reported allegations: 110,277
-investigations completed: 78,180
-confirmed cases: 43,759


physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the willful infliction of __________ force on an
older adult that could result in ________ injury, pain, or impairment


examples of physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-hitting
-biting
-kicking
-pinching
-forceful administration of drugs
-force-feeding
-______________ punishment
-______________ restraining of an elder


sexual abuse - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an
elder person
-one year of prevalence of approximately 0.6%
-sexual contact with any person INCAPABLE of giving consent


examples of sexual contact - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-unwanted touching

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