Abuse & Neglect

Learn to spot and stop elder abuse & neglect. Essential quiz for caregivers!

Which facility do you work at? (If you logged in with your email address, please type your first and last name after the facility name so that we may award you credit for completing this quiz.) What is abuse? an accidental injury that occurs during the provision of care or medical treatment the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment something that you should keep secret and avoid discussing at all times the provision of necessary goods and services an individual requires for their well-being Taking away a Resident's privileges is an example of --- neglect. mental abuse. verbal abuse. involuntary seclusion. Which of the following acts represents neglect? providing food, water, and shelter following the Resident's plan of care ignoring a Resident's emotional needs following physician's orders Which Resident is most at risk for abuse? A Resident with dementia who frequently yells and resists care A Resident with diabetes who requires injections 3 times a day A Resident with arthritis whose family visits frequently A Resident who has had recent hip surgery According to the Elder Justice Act, how long do you have to report a crime that involves serious bodily injury to a Resdient? The next time you see your supervisor Whenever you have time By the end of the day Immediately, but within 2 hours All of the following could potentially indicate a Resident is being physically abused EXCEPT --- bruising on the upper arms. restraint marks. an unexplained fracture. weight loss. What is the FIRST action you should take if you witness a Resident being verbally abused? File a report with your supervisor Determine if you must report under the Elder Justice Act Intervene to stop the abuse Call 911 Which of the following does not meet the requirements for serious bodily injury? a fracture requiring surgery a bruise not requiring treatment a laceration that needs sutures (stitches) a sprain requiring physical rehab Which of the following is a sign of employee burnout and should be discussed with your supervisor? high level of energy showing up for work on time an optimistic attitude a lack of emotion You notice that a co-worker posted a picutre of a Resident on Facebook. The Resident has food all over her face and the co-worker has commented, "What a mess!" What should you do? Nothing. The co-worker did not reveal the name of the Resident and it is a personal Facebook account. Comment on the post telling your co-worker that her actions are mean and unprofessional. Ask the co-worker to remove the Resident's picture from Facebook. Immediately report your discovery to your supervisor.