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GeriAbuse/Neglect

Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly. Nurisng Implications

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Select which are included in the 7 major forms of elder abuse: Neglect, Abandonment, Battery, Environmental, Sexual, Guilt. Neglect, Abandonment, Sexual
Select which are included in the 7 major forms of elder abuse: Financial/Material, Pathological, Physical, Emotional, Self-assault, Self-neglect, mutilation. Financial/Material, Physical, Emotional, and Self-Neglect.
What years was elder abuse first noticed? 1950s and 60s
Elder abuse recognized as a significant aspect of domestic violence. T or F? True
Culture and caregiver roles have no impact on definitions of abuse. T or F? False
Risk factors for elder abuse are usually individual and develop over a short period of time. T or F? False. Multiple factors and long time
Name 2 common psychosocial risk factors associated with elder abuse. Impaired cognition and long-term mental illness
Domestic violence, rape, and sexual violence are common aspects of elder abuse? T or F? False. They are unique.
Nurse viewed as a threat? T or F? True
Select all the options that are physical indicators of abuse or neglect. Thin hair, frailty, bruises and injuries, urinary status, nutrition and hydration, browning of skin on legs. Nutrition and Hydration, Indicators of physical harm, and degree of frailty.
It is important to assess a patient's ADLs in providing appropriate care and preventing abuse? T or F? True
Name 5 factors behind abuse. ADLs, Psychological, Vulnerability, Safety Needs, and Physical Health.
Indians belief that elderly should be visited frequently out of respect and caucasions belief that respect is given through privacy influence abuse through what aspects? Cultural aspects
Which of these is a nursing diagnosis related to abuse? Disabled family coping, risk for incontinence, caregiver role strain, Risk for Injury, depression, anxiety, and decisional conflict. Disabled family coping, caregiver role strain, risk for injury, and decisional conflict.
Mandatory reporting laws do not require reports to know whether abuse or neglect has occurred. T or F? True
Who is responsible for verifying abuse or neglect has occurred. Public agency involved with legal implementation.
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