Module 3 Section 4 Post-Test
Author: Dr.Kay Foland
Sponsored by: SmithKline Beecham Administered by: University of Pennsylvania Institute of Aging
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1. An elderly victim of psychological abuse may seem
A. domineering
B. frail
C. afraid
D. indifferent
2. Bilateral bruises on the upper arms of an elder may suggest:
A. fragile, thin skin
B. self-inflicted injury
C. clothing to tight on the elder
D. injury from being held tightly and shaken
3. Which of the following statements about financial abuse is true?
A. It is of no concern to health care providers.
B. Reporting suspected exploitation often results in civil and criminal liability for the nurse.
C. The elder may not be aware it is happening.**
D. Failure to report may result in a negligence claim by the elder’s estate.
4. If an elder comes to the clinic or ED to be treated for injuries of a fall. Which of the following would lead you to suspect she/he were a victim of physical abuse?
A. The elder refers to himself or herself as “clumsy”?
B. They have bruises in various stages of healing.
C. The adult child who accompanies them insists on being in the exam room.
D. All of the above
5. If you suspect an elder is being physically abused and is a competent, and has declined assistance, the best action to take is:
A. do nothing, she/he has the right to refuse intervention
B. remain nonjudgmental, while continuing to educate the elder about available services and the tendency of abuse to escalate over time
C. contact adult protective services in accordance with state law
D. Both b and c.
6. When questioning an elder whom you suspect is being physically abused, you should try and keep your interview questions:
A. indirect
B. confrontational
C. nonjudgmental
D. probing
7. An important area to assess when doing a health history on an elder suspected of being abused is:
A. How close in proximity they live to their family members.
B. Inconsistencies between physical evidence and accounts of injuries.
C. Amount of money their bank account.
D. The elder’s methods of transportation.
Completion Please complete the following statements by typing in the correct response .
A. True B. False
8. Careful documentation should be done when abuse is suspected including writing down the words with quotation marks.
9. A safety plan can assist with preventing elder abuse including a protective order or change of residence.
10. The most important initial assessment consideration is whether the elder is in imminent danger or has health issues that are serious.
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2. Print off a copy of this Post-Test.
Submit the completed test and evaluation form along with a check or money order for $25.00/CEU payable to South Dakota State University, Department of Continuing Nursing Education.
Successful completion is defined as a score of at least 80% correct on the post test and completion of the evaluation form. Verification of your continuing education credit will be mailed to you within 4 weeks. If you do not successfully complete the test, you will receive verification as to the items you answered incorrectly.
3. Mail all the four Post-Tests for Module 3 along with the Evaluation for Module 3 to:
Dr. Gloria P. Craig Coordinator of Continuing Nursing Education South Dakota State University College of Nursing P.O. Box 2275 Brookings, SD 57007
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