Types of Abuse
This type of abuse involves failure to provide food, hygiene, or medical care
What is neglect?
An elder who becomes quiet or fearful when a caregiver enters the room is likely experiencing what type of abuse?
What is a red flag for emotional abuse or physical abuse?
The most important communication technique when abuse is suspected.
What is using open-ended questions?
Nurses are considered __________ reporters.
What are mandated reporters?
A mental health condition that can mimic neglect.
What is depression?
The most commonly reported form of elder abuse.
What is neglect?
Bruises in different stages of healing.
What is suspicious for ongoing physical abuse?
This phrase should NEVER be said to a victim of partner violence.
What is “Why didn’t you leave?”
The agency most commonly contacted for elder abuse
What is Adult Protective Services (APS)?
This can impair an elder’s ability to report abuse accurately.
What is cognitive impairment or dementia?
Abuse involving intimidation, humiliation, or isolation.
What is psychological/emotional abuse?
Caregiver insists on answering all questions for the patient demonstrates what type of behavior?
What is controlling behavior?
Best first question to ask when suspecting abuse.
What is “Can you tell me about how things are going at home?”
Proof required before reporting suspected abuse.
What is none?
A common emotional response that keeps elders from reporting abuse.
What is fear, shame, or dependence?
Misuse of an elder’s money, property, or benefits.
What is financial exploitation?
Unpaid bills despite adequate income.
What is a sign of financial exploitation?
The correct response when a patient denies abuse but red flags remain.
What is continue assessment and document objectively?
True or False: Reporting abuse violates patient confidentiality.
What is false?
This phenomenon occurs when caregivers feel overwhelmed but harm still occurs.
What is caregiver burnout?
Abuse that often coexists with substance use or caregiver stress.
What is physical abuse?
What is a sign of financial exploitation?
What is inconsistent history?
The priority nursing action when a caregiver becomes defensive.
What is redirecting to patient safety and maintaining boundaries?
What should be documented instead of “patient was abused”?
What are objective findings and direct quotes?
The ethical conflict between autonomy and safety is known as what?
What is an ethical dilemma?