Elder Abuse Quiz

You must complete this quiz in order to receive credit for your annual training.

1. Persons must be at least age 65 to be eligible for Adult Protection Services in Texas.

True
False

2. Two types of maltreatment of adults are Exploitation and Neglect.

True
False

3. All of the following are common signs of self-neglect except:

    Home in a state of filth or dangerous disrepair.
    Utility bills paid on time so that services are maintained.
    Unmet medical or dental needs.
    Obvious malnutrition.
 

4. Loneliness, isolation, and depression can all be causes of self-neglect.

True
False

5. Depending on circumstances, it can be helpful to confront an elderly person with their self-neglect in an effort to help them resolve it.

True
False

6. Vulnerable adults need to be careful with their alcohol intake because alcohol can produce a dangerous reaction with acetaminophen, antibiotics, antidepressants, etc.

True
False

7. Two examples of those who may perpetrate fraud and exploitation are: &

.

8. All of the following are common types of fraud perpetrated against the elderly except:

    Home equity fraud
    Mail Fraud
    Telemarketing Fraud
    Refund Fraud
 

9. True or False. Slamming and cramming are two types of fraud perpetrated on the elderly.

True
False

10. List two ways it is recommended that the elderly can avoid money-related fraud:

&

11. What is the estimated number of older people in the United States that need help with their financial affairs?

    1,000,000
    500,000
    138,000
 

12. If you help an elderly person by regularly reviewing their checkbook, bank statements, etc. and suspect that a caregiver, family member, or friend is improperly using the elderly’s resources, to whom should you report the situation in Texas?

13. Persons most at risk of isolation include all of the following except:

    those who are chronically ill
    those who live with adult children
    those who are widowed or divorced
    those who have reduced resources

14. List three common indicators of depression:

, &

.

15. Overreacting with anger toward a care recipient, neglecting or mistreating the care recipient, and wishing simply to “have the whole thing over with,” are three examples of what is referred to as “sibling burnout.”

True
False

16. List the three stages of caregiver burnout:

(1)

(2)

(3)

17. Providing care for an elderly adult requires a lot of patience, time, and love.

True
False


18. Installing handrails and repairing worn and ripped carpets are two easy guidelines that help prevent falls.

True
False

19. Two ways to make bathrooms safer for the elderly include: & .

20. Today’s date is: - - therefore, I understand that I must complete my next annual training no later than in order to remain eligible to serve.

Remember! All persons must complete an annual update no later than the 12-month anniversary of their most recent training.

Check out additional information on how to help vulnerable adults on the website www.everyonesbusiness.org.