MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2024
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
Abuse - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: tenets and teachings of the church or religious
denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" - ANSWER: an individual who is sixty years of age or
over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - ANSWER: The worker reports to the
executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - ANSWER: If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse
or inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - ANSWER: 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
, Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - ANSWER: 1) visit to the
residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have
knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - ANSWER: 1) evaluate person's
functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive
alternatives
Information to include when making a report - ANSWER: Name, address, age, info on
abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info
(name, address, phone).
Procedure if reasonable cause has been found for an abuse-related death. -
ANSWER: death is immediately reported to the district attorney of the county in
which the abuse was reported. Within 45 days, the department will notify the
reporter in writing regarding response to report.
Agencies used to provide protective services - ANSWER: public and nonprofit private
agencies closest to the protected person
The department insures that the designated agency has to: - ANSWER: 1)
demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person
2) there is continuity of care
3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day
additional services authorized to assist protected person - ANSWER: medical care,
mental health care, and emergency financial assistance
Protected person is given services when: - ANSWER: protected person consents
If protected person lacks the ability to consent: - ANSWER: Department or agency
can petition the court with specific facts that made them think the person does not
have the capacity to consent. The court then hears the case within 14 days.
Immediate family members rights in an emergency related to potential elderly abuse
- ANSWER: family members can petition the court for an emergency order for
protective services
Geriatric evaluation process: - ANSWER: 1) name and address of the place of
residence
2) description of current treatment and services, if any
3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions
4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
Abuse - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: tenets and teachings of the church or religious
denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" - ANSWER: an individual who is sixty years of age or
over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - ANSWER: The worker reports to the
executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - ANSWER: If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse
or inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - ANSWER: 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
, Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - ANSWER: 1) visit to the
residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have
knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - ANSWER: 1) evaluate person's
functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive
alternatives
Information to include when making a report - ANSWER: Name, address, age, info on
abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info
(name, address, phone).
Procedure if reasonable cause has been found for an abuse-related death. -
ANSWER: death is immediately reported to the district attorney of the county in
which the abuse was reported. Within 45 days, the department will notify the
reporter in writing regarding response to report.
Agencies used to provide protective services - ANSWER: public and nonprofit private
agencies closest to the protected person
The department insures that the designated agency has to: - ANSWER: 1)
demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person
2) there is continuity of care
3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day
additional services authorized to assist protected person - ANSWER: medical care,
mental health care, and emergency financial assistance
Protected person is given services when: - ANSWER: protected person consents
If protected person lacks the ability to consent: - ANSWER: Department or agency
can petition the court with specific facts that made them think the person does not
have the capacity to consent. The court then hears the case within 14 days.
Immediate family members rights in an emergency related to potential elderly abuse
- ANSWER: family members can petition the court for an emergency order for
protective services
Geriatric evaluation process: - ANSWER: 1) name and address of the place of
residence
2) description of current treatment and services, if any
3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions
4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment
