Elder Abuse Quiz Prep UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Elder Abuse
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...
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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