Massachusetts Psychology Jurisprudence
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Chapter 19A -CORRECTANSWER Department of elder affairs
Abuse -CORRECTANSWER An act or omission which results in serious physical or
emotional injury to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the
failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the
necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly
person would be unable to safely remain in the community.
Exceptions to abuse -CORRECTANSWER tenets and teachings of the church or
religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" -CORRECTANSWER an individual who is sixty years of
age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse -CORRECTANSWER A situation in which an
elderly person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or
immediate and serious physical or mental harm.
, Definition of "Guardian" of elderly -CORRECTANSWER a person who has qualified as
a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not
include a guardian ad litem
Timeline for reporting abuse -CORRECTANSWER 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency -CORRECTANSWER The worker
reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in
writing.
When is the reporter liable -CORRECTANSWER If the reporter was the perpetrator of
abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies -CORRECTANSWER 1) receive
and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of
an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
Practice Exam Questions and Correct
Answers (Verified) – 2026 Edition
Chapter 19A -CORRECTANSWER Department of elder affairs
Abuse -CORRECTANSWER An act or omission which results in serious physical or
emotional injury to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the
failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the
necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly
person would be unable to safely remain in the community.
Exceptions to abuse -CORRECTANSWER tenets and teachings of the church or
religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" -CORRECTANSWER an individual who is sixty years of
age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse -CORRECTANSWER A situation in which an
elderly person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or
immediate and serious physical or mental harm.
, Definition of "Guardian" of elderly -CORRECTANSWER a person who has qualified as
a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not
include a guardian ad litem
Timeline for reporting abuse -CORRECTANSWER 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency -CORRECTANSWER The worker
reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in
writing.
When is the reporter liable -CORRECTANSWER If the reporter was the perpetrator of
abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies -CORRECTANSWER 1) receive
and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of
an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
