GERIATRICS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | A+
2 views 0 purchase
Course
GERIATRICS
Institution
GERIATRICS
GERIATRICS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | A+ Elder Abuse
Ans: any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that
causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.
Physical, Sexual, Neglect, Exploitation, Emotional, Abandonment, Self-N...
Ans: inflicting physical pain or injury on a senior, e.g. slapping, bruising, or restraining by
physical or chemical means.
Sexual Abuse
Ans: non-consensual sexual contact of any kind
Exploitation
Ans: the illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a senior for
someone else's benefit.
,Emotional Abuse
Ans: inflicting mental pain, anguish, or distress on an elder person through verbal or
nonverbal acts, e.g. humiliating, intimidating, or threatening
Abandonment
Ans: desertion of a vulnerable elder by anyone who has assumed the responsibility for
care or custody of that person.
Self-Neglect
Ans: characterized as the failure of a person to perform essential, self-care tasks and that
such failure threatens his/her own health or safety
abuse
Ans: The following can be signs of what?: bruises, pressure marks, broken bones,
unexplained withdrawal, sudden changes in financial situations, poor hygiene, verbal or
emotional abuse by caregiver or spouse, etc.
REPORT IT (state hotline)
Ans: What should you do if you witness elder abuse?
, Elder Maltreatment
Ans: act of omission that leads to harm or threaten the elderly
Dementia patients
Ans: What group of elders are at the greatest risk for elder abuse?
maximize independence
Ans: Why is it crucial to detect immobility problems as early as possible?
Parkinsonian Gait
Ans: Gait characterized by:
-Trunk bent forward
-Arms slightly flexed in front of body, and do not swing
-Unsteady
-Legs are stiff and bent at knees and hips
-short steps
-shuffle
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Lectpearl. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
