Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Flashcards
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Which of the following is a common physical sign that may indicate an individual is experiencing abuse?
Answer: Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries in various stages of healing
Unexplained or repeated physical injuries in various stages of healing are red flags for physical abuse and must be reported promptly.
When an individual with a disability discloses abuse to a DSP, the DSP should:
Answer: Listen calmly, believe the individual, ensure their safety, and report immediately per agency protocol
DSPs must believe and support the individual, ensure their immediate safety, and report the disclosure without delay or conducting their own investigation.
Self-neglect in an individual with a disability refers to:
Answer: An individual's failure to perform self-care tasks that threatens their health or safety, sometimes linked to incapacity
Self-neglect occurs when an individual is unable or unwilling to adequately care for themselves, resulting in risk to their health, safety, or well-being.
What is the primary role of Adult Protective Services (APS) in abuse cases involving individuals with disabilities?
Answer: To investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and coordinate protective services for vulnerable adults
APS is responsible for receiving and investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults and arranging protective services as needed.
A DSP accepting gifts or money from an individual they support is an example of:
Answer: A boundary violation and potential financial exploitation that violates professional ethics
Accepting gifts or money from individuals served is a boundary violation that can lead to financial exploitation and must be avoided per professional ethics codes.
Which of the following best helps a DSP prevent financial exploitation of the individuals they support?
Answer: Keeping accurate records of all financial transactions, never co-mingling funds, and following agency financial policies strictly
Accurate record-keeping, separation of funds, and strict adherence to agency financial policies are the primary safeguards against financial exploitation.
Which of the following is an example of neglect by a DSP?
Answer: Consistently failing to provide an individual with required medications, meals, or necessary hygiene assistance
Consistently failing to provide required medications, meals, or hygiene care constitutes neglect and can cause serious harm to the individual.