Question 1

Which of the following acts are not considered elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Sexual contact between residents in a nursing home is not considered elder abuse if it is consensual and both parties have the capacity to consent.

Question 2

What factors consistently place older adults at risk for abuse?

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A history of domestic violence can be a risk factor for abuse in older adults, as patterns of abuse may continue or resurface in later life.

Question 3

Perpetrators of abuse:

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Perpetrators of abuse can often be men, may be financially dependent on the older person, and may have substance abuse or mental health problems, making all the options potentially correct.

Question 4

Guardianship is the choice of last resort:

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Guardianship is typically used when an older adult is found to lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, making it a last resort option.

Question 5

Representative payees:

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Representative payees are authorized to manage Social Security benefits for someone who cannot do so themselves, including signing checks.

Question 6

Abuse and neglect in nursing homes:

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Abuse and neglect in nursing homes can encompass a range of issues, including inappropriate use of restraints, failure to protect residents from harmful staff, and overuse of medication.

Question 7

The alleged abuser should be interviewed:

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The responsibility of interviewing the alleged abuser typically falls to the Adult Protective Services (APS) worker as part of their investigation process.

Question 8

Adult day care provides:

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Adult day care provides a structured environment where adults can spend the day, which can relieve caregivers by giving them a break and reducing tension.

Question 9

Occupational therapist can help to modify the environment in all way except:

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Locking all the windows and doors is not a way that occupational therapists can help to modify the environment. Occupational therapists help to modify the environment to make it safer and more accessible for people with disabilities. Locking all the windows and doors would make it more difficult for people to escape in the event of an emergency.

Question 10

The most common mistreatment in nursing homes is:

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Verbal/emotional abuse is often the most common form of mistreatment in nursing homes, as it can be more subtle and harder to detect than physical or financial abuse.

Question 11

Describe the dilemma of self-neglect - Should it be considered a form of elder abuse and reported to APS?

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Question 12

Describe the ethical concerns when an older adult refuses protective services.

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Question 13

What characteristics of caregivers, family or other acquaintances are associated with high risk of elder abuse?

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Question 14

Discuss the difficulties social workers may face in providing support services for an alleged abuser.

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Question 15

What preventative measures can be provided for an older adult to protect him/herself from mistreatment?

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Question 16

What is the difference between guardianship and limited guardianship?

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Question 17

What makes women more vulnerable to mistreatment?

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Question 18

As a social worker in a mental health facility how would you respond to indications that an older client was subject to abuse by a son. How would you explain the need to report the potential abuse to APS without disengaging her from your relationship?

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Question 19

As a social worker in a health care setting, your client has to make a decision for surgery. You are concerned she does not understand the nature of the procedure nor the consequences of refusing treatment. What should you do?

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Question 20

How can a social worker assess the older person for signs of abuse?

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Quiz 9: Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults