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Medical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjecting a person to unwanted medical treatment or procedures; medical neglect occurs when medically necessary and desired treatment is withheld Emotional or psychological abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-The infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts, including intimidation or enforced social isolation Sexual abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Non consensual sexual contract of any kind with an elderly person, including those individuals unable to give consent
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Medical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjecting a person to unwanted medical treatment or procedures; medical neglect occurs when medically necessary and desired treatment is withheld Emotional or psychological abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-The infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts, including intimidation or enforced social isolation Sexual abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-Non consensual sexual contract of any kind with an elderly person, including those individuals unable to give consent Physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-The use of physical force that has potential to result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment Financial or material abuse or exploitation - CORRECT ANSWER-The illegal or improper use of older adults funds, property, or assets Abandonment - CORRECT ANSWER-The desertion of an elder by an individual who had assumed the responsibility of providing care or assistance. Elder mistreatment implies that: - CORRECT ANSWER-The recipient of the mistreatment is in a situation or condition in which the ability to protect oneself is limited in some way. Factors that put older adults at risk for physical, emotional, or financial abuse include the following: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Declining physical health
Common reasons for abuse and neglect - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Frustration and exhaustion of caregiver
Withholding medical treatment to an __________ born with serious life threatening handicaps is a form of child abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER-Infant Congress enacted the child abuse amendments of 1984 to protect the rights of these ________________ _____________ to proper treatment and care. - CORRECT ANSWER-Handicapped newborns In general, withholding of lifesaving treatment and care is s form of passive ______________ Ave medical neglect. - CORRECT ANSWER-Euthanasia (letting a person die) Populations at increases risk for abuse include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Women and older adults When asked what concerns the older adult most in their later years , they often answer "________" and "__________". - CORRECT ANSWER-Health and finances The two are frequently related For older people, health care often becomes a major expense and can devastate their ______________ _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Financial security Due to chronic problems and acute episodes, older adults spend a breather percentage of their income on health care. Older adults are often assisted financially by ________ , _________ , or both. - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare Medicaid