Elder abuse

Question 1

what does the MMSE test

Answer 1

mental abilities

includes: memory, lang, attnetion

Question 2

what is considered normal on the MMSE

Answer 2

27/30

Question 3

is elderly abuse often reported

Answer 3

nope

Question 4

what are different types of abuse

Answer 4

physical, sexual or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, neglect

Question 5

what is the most common type of elderly abuse

Answer 5

neglect

next emotional and physch

finicial

Question 6

what are some signs of fincial abuse

Answer 6

cashing pension check w/o permission

not paying bills

sudden sale of personal property

Question 7

what are some signs of neglect

Answer 7

decline in personal hyiene

malnutrition

lack of needed med and aides

bad living conditions

Question 8

what is termed an older adult in reporting

Answer 8

60 and older

Question 9

where should reports of abuse go

Answer 9

local area on agency of aging

oral report immediatly

written report within 48 hours

Question 10

when do we need to report to the state department of aging and local law enforcement

Answer 10

sexual abuse

serious physical injury

serious bodily injury

suspicious death

Question 11

does the patient have the right to refuse help

Answer 11

yes