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What population can assert privilege to override mandate
to report abuse? - Answer-Disabled only
What are the authorized activities of the DEA? - Answer-a)
Investigate abuse, b) provide protective services with the
consent of the elderly person/their guardian/on an
emergency basis, c) petition for appointment of guardian
or serve as a temporary guardian, d) other functions
determined to be needed
What are the circumstances of a temporary guardian
being appointed? How long does it last? - Answer-
immediate substantial harm
90 days (end if not needed)
no authority to commit
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What two things are needed to appoint a guardian
appointed for an incapacitated person? - Answer-medical
certificate (eval, prognosis within 30 days)
clinic team report (dr, psychologist, SW to determine
incapable of making decisions within 180 days)
what does an assessment of elderly abuse look like? -
Answer-visit to home, consultation with people with
knowledge of the situation
Does an elderly person get notified if a abuse report is
made? - Answer-Gets written notice if assessment is being
conducted; has right to review file and report
What happens if DEA determines elderly abuse? -
Answer-situation is evaluated and service plan is
developed using least restrictive alternatives
How long is an emergency order of services? - Answer-
elderly: 14 days +14
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disabled: 72 hrs + 72
child: emergency transfer custody to DSS = 72 hrs (no
extension)
What are the circumstances to notify DA of abuse? -
Answer-all: serious abuse; death
disabled: +sexual abuse
child: + sexual assault or exploitation
Who else gets notified of death besides DA? - Answer-
elderly: medical examiner in county where death occured
disabled: commission and medical examiner
child: DSS
what sort of services can be provided as elderly protective
services? - Answer-case work/home services (aid,
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transportation, legal, financial); health (medical services,
mental health services, nutrition); guardianship ;
emergency (medical, shelter, financial)
Can the elderly person/others object to protective
services? - Answer-The elderly person must consent,
unless lacks capacity. If they consent, nobody else can
interfere with services
What is the process for elderly person who lacks capacity
to consent? - Answer-DEA can petition court, hearing held
within 14 days, (elderly person needs at least 5 days
notice, has right to be present, be represented by council [
can be appointed by court if needed], present evidence,
cross examine witnesses)
If person is abused, in need of services, doesn't have
capacity to consent, and no one else is authorized, court
can appoint guardian/conservator
least restrictive services
Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Practice Exam
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Real Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Success!!
Newest Exam!!!
What population can assert privilege to override mandate
to report abuse? - Answer-Disabled only
What are the authorized activities of the DEA? - Answer-a)
Investigate abuse, b) provide protective services with the
consent of the elderly person/their guardian/on an
emergency basis, c) petition for appointment of guardian
or serve as a temporary guardian, d) other functions
determined to be needed
What are the circumstances of a temporary guardian
being appointed? How long does it last? - Answer-
immediate substantial harm
90 days (end if not needed)
no authority to commit
,2|Page
What two things are needed to appoint a guardian
appointed for an incapacitated person? - Answer-medical
certificate (eval, prognosis within 30 days)
clinic team report (dr, psychologist, SW to determine
incapable of making decisions within 180 days)
what does an assessment of elderly abuse look like? -
Answer-visit to home, consultation with people with
knowledge of the situation
Does an elderly person get notified if a abuse report is
made? - Answer-Gets written notice if assessment is being
conducted; has right to review file and report
What happens if DEA determines elderly abuse? -
Answer-situation is evaluated and service plan is
developed using least restrictive alternatives
How long is an emergency order of services? - Answer-
elderly: 14 days +14
,3|Page
disabled: 72 hrs + 72
child: emergency transfer custody to DSS = 72 hrs (no
extension)
What are the circumstances to notify DA of abuse? -
Answer-all: serious abuse; death
disabled: +sexual abuse
child: + sexual assault or exploitation
Who else gets notified of death besides DA? - Answer-
elderly: medical examiner in county where death occured
disabled: commission and medical examiner
child: DSS
what sort of services can be provided as elderly protective
services? - Answer-case work/home services (aid,
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transportation, legal, financial); health (medical services,
mental health services, nutrition); guardianship ;
emergency (medical, shelter, financial)
Can the elderly person/others object to protective
services? - Answer-The elderly person must consent,
unless lacks capacity. If they consent, nobody else can
interfere with services
What is the process for elderly person who lacks capacity
to consent? - Answer-DEA can petition court, hearing held
within 14 days, (elderly person needs at least 5 days
notice, has right to be present, be represented by council [
can be appointed by court if needed], present evidence,
cross examine witnesses)
If person is abused, in need of services, doesn't have
capacity to consent, and no one else is authorized, court
can appoint guardian/conservator
least restrictive services
