Abuse & Neglect
Which of the following is true concerning child abuse and neglect? - Answer Abuse or
neglect should be reported to Child Protective Services Immediately if suspected. (A)
Human Traffickers most likely fit which of these profiles: - Answer Unmarried Males,
with no history of prior felony convictions (A)
Which of the following is a risk factor that can contribute to Elder abuse? - Answer A
caregiver with no formal training that is overwhelmed by providing care for dependent
elder (B)
A woman comes into the ER for medical treatment with bruises and broken bones after
a fight with her boyfriend. The patient informs the health care professional, "My
boyfriend didn't want me to attend my high school reunion. I became angry and said I
was going which made him loose control. It was my fault, I know how he gets, and I
provoked him." The health care professional should: - Answer Provide education on
domestic violence and how to get help. (D)
A healthcare professional hears an elderly patient's daughter telling her mother, "I can't
believe you soiled your pants again Mom! I won't allow you to watch your favorite show
tonight!" The patient is experiencing: - Answer Psychological Abuse (C)
A teen mom is being admitted to the labor and delivery floor to deliver her second child.
The healthcare professional observes the patient's first child, an 18-month-old boy, and
notes the child looks very thin and has noticeable hygiene problems. The healthcare
professional should report possible: - Answer Child Abuse (A)
An elderly patient has been informed that his checking account has just been
overdrawn. The patient tells the healthcare professional, "I don't understand, my social
security check was just put in, and only my son and I can access the account." The
healthcare professional should suspect: - Answer Financial Abuse (D)
Who is most often the abuser of an elderly patient living at home? - Answer A family
member (B)
Which of the following might indicate that a child has been sexually abused? - Answer
The fear of removing clothes (A)
The healthcare professional understands that: - Answer The majority of children who die
as a result of child abuse or neglect are under the age of two (D)
Which of the following is true concerning child abuse and neglect? - Answer Abuse or
neglect should be reported to Child Protective Services Immediately if suspected. (A)
Human Traffickers most likely fit which of these profiles: - Answer Unmarried Males,
with no history of prior felony convictions (A)
Which of the following is a risk factor that can contribute to Elder abuse? - Answer A
caregiver with no formal training that is overwhelmed by providing care for dependent
elder (B)
A woman comes into the ER for medical treatment with bruises and broken bones after
a fight with her boyfriend. The patient informs the health care professional, "My
boyfriend didn't want me to attend my high school reunion. I became angry and said I
was going which made him loose control. It was my fault, I know how he gets, and I
provoked him." The health care professional should: - Answer Provide education on
domestic violence and how to get help. (D)
A healthcare professional hears an elderly patient's daughter telling her mother, "I can't
believe you soiled your pants again Mom! I won't allow you to watch your favorite show
tonight!" The patient is experiencing: - Answer Psychological Abuse (C)
A teen mom is being admitted to the labor and delivery floor to deliver her second child.
The healthcare professional observes the patient's first child, an 18-month-old boy, and
notes the child looks very thin and has noticeable hygiene problems. The healthcare
professional should report possible: - Answer Child Abuse (A)
An elderly patient has been informed that his checking account has just been
overdrawn. The patient tells the healthcare professional, "I don't understand, my social
security check was just put in, and only my son and I can access the account." The
healthcare professional should suspect: - Answer Financial Abuse (D)
Who is most often the abuser of an elderly patient living at home? - Answer A family
member (B)
Which of the following might indicate that a child has been sexually abused? - Answer
The fear of removing clothes (A)
The healthcare professional understands that: - Answer The majority of children who die
as a result of child abuse or neglect are under the age of two (D)
