Deck 16: Abuse Awareness

Question 1

A resident, Martha, fears bathing and, especially, perineal care.This fear could be caused by her having experienced which of the following?

A)Physical abuse
B)Sexual abuse
C)Emotional abuse
D)Financial abuse

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Mr.Griffin touches the support worker in an inappropriate way while care is being provided.What appropriate immediate action should be taken by the support worker?

A)Tell the client that his behaviour makes you uncomfortable and politely ask him to stop.
B)Slap the client's hand away and sternly say, "Don't do that!"
C)Ignore it and hope he will stop doing it.
D)After completing the care, go to your supervisor and report what happened.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which is the first phase of the cycle of abuse?

A)Honeymoon phase
B)Abusive phase
C)Tension-building phase
D)Irritation phase

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Joanne falls into the category of a marginalized person.What would be the reason for this?

A)Joanne has all the power in her relationship.
B)Joanne has all the control in her relationship.
C)Joanne is active in her community.
D)Joanne does not have English as a first language.

Question 5

Jen, a support worker, witnesses another support worker hitting a client.What should Jen do?

A)Talk to the client
B)Call the police
C)Tell her supervisor
D)Mind her own business

Question 6

Jan, a support worker, suspects child abuse.What should Jan do?

A)Report it to her supervisor.
B)Not get involved, as it is not part of Jan's role.
C)Report it directly to child protection authorities in her area.
D)Consult with her supervisor and then go to the authorities.

Question 7

What are the most common types of abuse of older adults?

A)Sexual and physical
B)Sexual and emotional
C)Financial and emotional
D)Financial and physical

Question 8

Rick, a support worker, takes his client's chequebook, forges the client's signature, and cashes the cheque.This is an example of which of the following?

A)Psychological abuse
B)Neglect
C)Physical abuse
D)Financial abuse

Question 9

Which of the following is correct regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

A)It is a federal law and does not apply to individual provinces.
B)It is a federal law and does not apply to individual territories.
C)It lists the basic rights and freedoms that all Canadians should have.
D)It does not protect the basic human rights of immigrants and visitors to Canada.

Question 10

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures which of the following rights?

A)Legal, democratic, equality, mobility, minority language education, language rights, and fundamental freedoms.
B)Legal, autocratic, equality, mobility, language rights, and fundamental freedoms.
C)Legal, autocratic, equality, mobility, minority language education, language rights, and fundamental freedoms.
D)Legal, autocratic, mobility, minority language education, language rights, and fundamental freedoms.

Question 11

A client's call bell goes unanswered, and the client's son finds the client lying on sheets soaked with urine.This is an example of which of the following?

A)Neglect
B)Emotional abuse
C)Physical abuse
D)Malpractice

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a situation that increases the risk of child abuse?

A)Parenting education
B)Caring for children with special needs
C)Having a child who is failing to thrive
D)Increased understanding of child development

Question 13

The 6-year-old daughter of Marcel's client tells him that she is being abused.What should Marcel do?

A)Tell his client about the accusation.
B)Listen to the daughter and reassure her that he believes her.
C)Ask for specific details so he can learn more.
D)Give suggestions to the daughter as to where she can get some help.

Question 14

In spousal abuse, the abuser is which of the following?

A)Caregiver
B)Family member
C)Neighbour
D)Partner

Question 15

Which of the following statements about child abuse is correct?

A)Suspected child abuse must be reported.
B)Only child sexual abuse must be reported.
C)The victim must report the abuse.
D)Only parents can report abuse.

Question 16

Which of these statements about spousal abuse is correct?

A)Men are usually more severely injured.
B)Usually more than just one type of abuse is present in the relationship.
C)The abused person has power and control over the abuser.
D)Fear and harm occur.

Question 17

Hurting a person's self-esteem through insults is known as which of the following?

A)Emotional abuse
B)Ageism
C)Emotional neglect
D)Defamation

Question 18

The support worker observes Darren (another support worker), pinch and push a client.What is this treatment an example of?

A)Negligence
B)Malpractice
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse

Question 19

Ronald has pressure sores.What could these be related to?

A)Neglect
B)Physical abuse
C)Sexual abuse
D)Emotional abuse

Question 20

Which is the correct term for physical or mental harm done to another person?

A)Assault
B)Defamation
C)Ageism
D)Abuse

Question 21

A resident is being abusive.The support worker should do all of the following except which?

A)Position him- or herself close to a door in case the support worker has to escape quickly.
B)Listen to the client.Restate what the client says.
C)Keep hands free.Do not touch the client.
D)Keep your hands occupied so the client doesn't feel threatened.

Question 22

"Failure to thrive" is a term that describes infants, babies, or children (and sometimes adults) who are below the norms except for which of the following?

A)Body weight
B)Food intake
C)Growth
D)Cognitive development

Question 23

All of the following are situations that increase the risk of child abuse except which?

A)Nonbiological caregiver
B)Family crisis
C)Isolation
D)Overeating

Question 24

What is the honeymoon phase in the cycle of abuse?

A)Safe treatment
B)When the abuser feels sorry
C)The phase after marriage
D)When tension explodes into an abusive event

Question 25

Staff abuse should never be ignored or accepted as "part of the job." The following are examples of abuse of a health worker except which of the following?

A)Threatening to harm or trying to scare the support worker.
B)Sexually assaulting or harassing the support worker.
C)Forbidding you to drink alcohol on hospital property.
D)Denying meal breaks, drinking water, bathroom use, or handwashing facilities.