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N126-FINAL REVIEW #1
Dobrisky-Elder Abuse
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List the types of elder abuse | physical, sexual, emotional, financial, neglect, abandonment, self-neglect |
| Physical abuse | use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain or impairment. |
| Sexual abuse | nonconsensual sexual contact of any kind with an older adult |
| Emotional abuse | infliction of anguish, pain or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts |
| Financial abuse | illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property or assets |
| Neglect | the refusal or failure of a person to fulfill any part of his or her obligations or duties to an older adult |
| Abandonment | the desertion of an older adult by an individual who has physical custody of the elder or by a person who as assumed responsibility for providing care to the elder |
| Self-neglect | behaviors of an older adult that threaten the elder’s health or safety |
| Signs & symptoms of Physical abuse | visible bruising, wounds or fractures or less visible is an elder’s report of being hit or mistreated or a sudden change in an elder’s behavior |
| Signs & symptoms of Sexual abuse | bruises in the genital area or unexplained vaginal bleeding, photos being taken |
| Signs & symptoms of Neglect | living in unclean conditions or being malnourished or dehydrated |
| Signs & symptoms of Financial or material exploitation | unexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions |
Created by:
Lori Dobrisky
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