Which of the following statements is true about the laws of ...

[oliviahorn72]

Which of the following statements is true about the laws of mandatory abuse reporting?
 
  A) Government agencies, not individual nurses, are responsible for reporting abuse.
  B) Mandatory reporting laws require reporters to know whether abuse or neglect has occurred, rather than just suspecting it has occurred.
  C) The use of an abuse reporting protocol replaces individual responsibility for reporting.
  D) A registered nurse is mandated to report abuse or neglect if it is suspected.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about cognitive impairment and abuse of older adults?
 
  A) Older adults who live alone are always willing to acknowledge their impairments.
  B) Cognitively impaired older adults are usually able to meet minimum standards of care.
  C) When the older adult denies cognitive impairment, the risk for abuse declines.
  D) Older adults become more vulnerable to abuse because of cognitive impairment.

[Carliemb17]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
In all states within the United States, individual nurses are responsible for reporting abuse. Mandatory reporters are required to report the suspicion of abuse or neglect. Protocols do not replace individual responsibility. Protocols clarify individual roles and enhance the credibility of the abuse report.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
When the older adult denies cognitive impairment, the risk for abuse increases. Older adults who are cognitively impaired are not able to meet minimal standards of care. Older adults who live alone may be afraid to acknowledge their impairments.