Legal and Ethical Issues of Elder Abuse -
Unitek LVN quiz 23
Reasons why abuse and neglect are becoming more problems to the elderly: - ANS-1.
frustration
2. alcoholism
3. turbulence lifestyles
4. lack of financial resources
What is elder abuse and neglect? - ANS-violence towards individuals greater than 65
years old
What is abuse? - ANS-willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation,
or punishment with resulting physical harm or mental anguish
What are the 7 types of elder abuse? - ANS-1. Mental/Psychological/Emotional
2. Verbal
3. Physical
4., Sexual
5. Neglect
6. Involuntary Seclusion or isolation
7. Financial or Misappropriation of property
*(MVP SNIF)*
what is Mental/Emotional or Psychological abuse - ANS-infliction of anguish, pain or
distress through verbaL or nonverbal acts, including intimidation, humiliation,
harassment and threats of punishment or deprivation.
Signs of emotional abuse - ANS-Fear, Agitation, Confusion
verbal abuse - ANS-oral or written or gestured language that willfully includes
disparaging and derogatory terms to the residents
Physical abuse - ANS-physical force that has potential to result in bodily injury or
physical pain/impairment
, civil battery - ANS-intentionally touching someone without their permission or consent
Sexual abuse - ANS-non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an older adult,
including those persons unable to give consent
(Neglect) - ANS-refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's previously agreed
obligation or duties to an older adult dependent on the person for care or assistance
(Self Neglect) - ANS-blanket term to describe situations where older people, in the
judgment of others, are thought to be neglecting their own needs and putting
themselves at high risk of additional serious deterioration
"If you do not behave, you will not have breakfast" is an example of what kind of abuse?
- ANS-mental
The pt refuses to have an IM medication, and the nurse waits till pt is asleep to inject. -
ANS-The nurse will be guilty of civil battery and physical abuse.
DPOA vs POA - ANS-Durable Power of Attorney- long term and blanket to decided
anything regarding to their health
POA- specific to event and short term
S/s for Physical abuse - ANS-keep a look out or fractures, sprains or dislocations
Signs of sexual abuse - ANS-1. fearful while being undressed
2. unexplained venereal disease
3. bruises in the genital area
4. discomfort or bleeding in the genital area
The elderly have the right not to be; - ANS-Afraid
Hit
Slapped
Reprimanded Belittled Punched Kicked Neglected Ignored Raped
Yelled at Malnourished or abused in in other any way
how is someone more likely to be susceptible to elder abuse? - ANS-1. alcoholism
2. financial dependance
3. declining mental
Unitek LVN quiz 23
Reasons why abuse and neglect are becoming more problems to the elderly: - ANS-1.
frustration
2. alcoholism
3. turbulence lifestyles
4. lack of financial resources
What is elder abuse and neglect? - ANS-violence towards individuals greater than 65
years old
What is abuse? - ANS-willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation,
or punishment with resulting physical harm or mental anguish
What are the 7 types of elder abuse? - ANS-1. Mental/Psychological/Emotional
2. Verbal
3. Physical
4., Sexual
5. Neglect
6. Involuntary Seclusion or isolation
7. Financial or Misappropriation of property
*(MVP SNIF)*
what is Mental/Emotional or Psychological abuse - ANS-infliction of anguish, pain or
distress through verbaL or nonverbal acts, including intimidation, humiliation,
harassment and threats of punishment or deprivation.
Signs of emotional abuse - ANS-Fear, Agitation, Confusion
verbal abuse - ANS-oral or written or gestured language that willfully includes
disparaging and derogatory terms to the residents
Physical abuse - ANS-physical force that has potential to result in bodily injury or
physical pain/impairment
, civil battery - ANS-intentionally touching someone without their permission or consent
Sexual abuse - ANS-non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an older adult,
including those persons unable to give consent
(Neglect) - ANS-refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's previously agreed
obligation or duties to an older adult dependent on the person for care or assistance
(Self Neglect) - ANS-blanket term to describe situations where older people, in the
judgment of others, are thought to be neglecting their own needs and putting
themselves at high risk of additional serious deterioration
"If you do not behave, you will not have breakfast" is an example of what kind of abuse?
- ANS-mental
The pt refuses to have an IM medication, and the nurse waits till pt is asleep to inject. -
ANS-The nurse will be guilty of civil battery and physical abuse.
DPOA vs POA - ANS-Durable Power of Attorney- long term and blanket to decided
anything regarding to their health
POA- specific to event and short term
S/s for Physical abuse - ANS-keep a look out or fractures, sprains or dislocations
Signs of sexual abuse - ANS-1. fearful while being undressed
2. unexplained venereal disease
3. bruises in the genital area
4. discomfort or bleeding in the genital area
The elderly have the right not to be; - ANS-Afraid
Hit
Slapped
Reprimanded Belittled Punched Kicked Neglected Ignored Raped
Yelled at Malnourished or abused in in other any way
how is someone more likely to be susceptible to elder abuse? - ANS-1. alcoholism
2. financial dependance
3. declining mental
