PSW Ch. 12

Question 1

Multiple choice
The time between abusive events gradually
A. Increases
B. Shortens

Answer 1

B. Shortens

Question 2

True/False
Emotional and physical abuse are the most common types of abuse of an older person

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True/False
Ageism is another cause of abuse

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True/False
Abuse is usually triggered by an event related to the victim

Answer 4

False

Question 5

True/False
In most provinces, you do not have to report abuse of older persons to a public authority if it occurs in a home care setting

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Multiple choice
A term used to describe infants, babies, or children who are below the norms for body weight, growth, or cognitive development is
A. Neglected
B. Failure to thrive
C. Refusal to grow
D. Idiopathic weight challenge

Answer 6

B. Failure to thrive

Question 7

Multiple choice
During the “honeymoon” phase of the cycle of abuse
A. The abuser begins to get moodier and stressed
B. The abuser is very apologetic for what happened
C. The abuser often blames the victim for the abuse
D. The abuse can escalate easily even if unprovoked

Answer 7

B. The abuser is very apologetic for what happened

Question 8

What is sexual abuse

Answer 8

Unwanted sexual activity

Question 9

What is physical abuse

Answer 9

Force or violence that causes injury

Question 10

What is emotional abuse

Answer 10

Words or actions that inflict mental harm

Question 11

What is financial abuse

Answer 11

Misuse of clients money

Question 12

What is neglect

Answer 12

Failure to meet basic needs

Question 13

what are the 3 phases of abuse

Answer 13

1. tension building
2. abuse
3. honeymoon