Exam 24: Elder Abuse and Mistreatment

Fractures in what types of bones can occur spontaneously in the absence of physical abuse in patients who are confined to bed?

As an empiric antimicrobial regimen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas, what medication is administered orally twice daily for 7 days?

Humiliation, intimidation, and harassment fall into what category of neglect/abuse?

As healthcare providers, addressing questions to a younger adult about the older adult in his/her presence or making wrong assumptions that an older adult is not mentally competent are examples of what type of neglect/abuse?

Overgrown toenails, malnutrition, and poor hygiene are signs of what type of neglect/abuse?

What type of abuse may be present when a person receives good or adequate physical care, but is socially isolated?

Which of the following is the most obvious type of mistreatment seen in older adults?

Which of the following is a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel?

Sexual assault and rape are included in what category of abuse?

The nurse's core responsibility is to report suspected elder abuse, not to confirm the abuse.

A torn or ragged wound is commonly referred to as which of the following?

Neglect is concomitant to physical abuse, so the physical signs of neglect are similar to the physical signs and symptoms of abuse.

Careful assessment is needed if what type of neglect is suspected, as reporting such a case to adult protective services could eventually result in an older adult being forcibly removed from his or her place of residence?

What type of abuse is one of the most common types of mistreatment and may be easier to quantify than other forms of abuse?

The likelihood of abuse or neglect increases if the older adult demonstrates aggressive behavior or resists care.

Nurses have a greater opportunity than others to recognize when elder abuse may be occurring.

The risk of physical and sexual abuse is higher among which ethic group?

Persons who do not maintain a socially acceptable level of self-care would be considered to be engaging in self-neglect.

Physical signs of abuse are universal and are not segregated by age.

Older adults, particularly those with what medical condition, are often marginalized and stripped of their dignity in today's society?