An elderly client states that she paid 10,000 to a nice repairman ...

[Bob-Dole]

An elderly client states that she paid 10,000 to a nice repairman for fixing her broken window and fence. This is an example of elder abuse known as:
 
  a. Violation of rights
  b. Exploitation
  c. Psychological abuse
  d. Neglect

Question 2

Which of the following indicators best demonstrates that crisis intervention has been successful?
 
  a. Patient reports that he is no longer distressed.
  b. Patient reports that his life is back to normal.
  c. Patient reports sleeping 6 hours or more per night.
  d. Patient has returned to previous work schedule.

[meryzewe]

Answer to Question 1

B
It is estimated that approximately 10 of the elderly population are victims of this type of abuse.

Answer to Question 2

B
The focus of crisis intervention is on returning the patient to at least his pre-crisis level of functioning, as suggested by life is back to normal.. The other indicators suggest progress but are not as definitive in showing that the main goal of crisis intervention has been achieved.

[Bob-Dole]

Correct answers!

[meryzewe]

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