Week 6 vulnerable persons

Question 1

what is the 3 criteria of being a vulnerable person by definition?

Answer 1

1. minors under 18
2. people living with a disability
3. people needing assistance to meet their daily needs - including older adults

Question 2

When is a child in need of protection?

Answer 2

when life, health, emotional wellbeing of a child is in jeapordy by the act or omission of adequate care, supervision or control

Question 3

What is the nurse’s responsibility when it comes to vulnerable persons?

Answer 3

duty to report

Question 4

who do we report to if it’s for an adult living with an intellectual disability ?

Answer 4

our supervisor - unit manager
and/or department of families

Question 5

What is the PPCO and PPCA

Answer 5

Protection for persons in care office

Protection for persons in care act

Question 6

Who is considered under the PPCA?

Answer 6

• personal care homes
• hospitals
• any other designated health facility

Question 7

What two situations is reporting of abuse non-mandatory?

Answer 7

Elder/senior abuse
Domestic Violence

Question 8

What are 5 things a nurse can do in their role when there is suspicion or admitting of abuse?

Answer 8

1. recognize abusive situations
2. know the legal responsibiilty and do it
3. early intervention - know available resources and have skills to intervene
4. Prevention - promote healthy parenting
5. Document suspected abuse/neglect

Question 9

Is there a distinction between what type of restraints can be used?

Answer 9

no
but should be least restraint possible

Question 10

Does a nurse need consent to use restraints?

Answer 10

Typically a nurse should get consent from patient or SDM

in emergencies you can without consent but must inform family /SDM within 24 hours