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Learning Check: Elder Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
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Learning Check
Check your understanding. Choose the best answer for each multiple choice question, then respond to the open response questions in your own words. Review the answer key at the end.
1. You are a mandatory reporter. Which of the following is enough to require a report to APS?
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A confirmed diagnosis of abuse from a clinician.
B
Reasonable cause to believe abuse has occurred.
C
A direct disclosure from the older adult.
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Witnessing the abuse yourself.
2. Which statement best describes the CHW's role when concerned about possible abuse?
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Gather enough information to determine whether abuse has occurred.
B
Ask detailed questions so APS will have everything it needs.
C
Notice concerns, respond in ways that support safety and choice, and report when required.
D
Wait until you are confident abuse has occurred before reporting.
3. Which statement about self-neglect best reflects the CHW's role?
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The CHW should determine whether the older adult has capacity before deciding what to do.
B
Self-neglect is always the result of someone else causing harm.
C
The CHW should notice concerns about health and safety and follow clinic procedures for consultation and reporting.
D
An older adult who refuses help should always be reported.
4. With CUES, what is the goal of universal education?
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Encourage the older adult to disclose abuse.
B
Determine whether the person's relationship is healthy or unhealthy.
C
Make information and support available to everyone without requiring disclosure.
D
Collect enough information to decide whether APS should investigate.
5. Imagine that during a visit you notice something that concerns you, but you aren't sure what it means. In your own words, what would you do next?
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6. What, if anything, are you still wondering about?
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7. Did you run into any technical issues completing this module (broken links, loading, navigation problems)?
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No issues
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A few minor hiccups
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Yes, something was frustrating or broken
8. Was anything confusing, missing, or worth adding?
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