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MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURI SPRUDENCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WIT H QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Question : Abuse
Correct answer: i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in: ii) Physical harm or emotional injury iii) Financial exploitation iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well-being
Question : Exceptions to abuse
Correct answer: i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a
church or religious denomination
Question : Definition of "Elderly person"
Correct answer: an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Question : Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse
Correct answer: A situation in which an elderly person is living
in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental harm.
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Question : Definition of "Guardian" of elderly
Correct answer: a person who has qualified as a guardian of an
elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem
Question : Financial Exploitation (Elderly)
Correct answer: i) An act or omission by another person which
causes substantial monetary or property loss to an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another person (1) Intention doesn't matter
Question : Conservator (elderly)
Correct answer: i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate
of a person
Question : Reports of elder abuse (timeline)
Correct answer: 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
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Question : Who makes a report in a corporation or agency
Correct answer: The worker reports to the executive director,
then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
Question : When is the reporter liable
Correct answer: If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or
inflicted or caused abuse.
Question : Authorized activities of protective services agencies
Correct answer: 1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent 3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an emergency order 4) to furnish protective services in an emergency 5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent 6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person 7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
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Question : Procedure to assess and evaluate the information
reported
Correct answer: 1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse (3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within
48 HOURS
Question : procedure of the department if abuse is founded
Correct answer: 1) evaluate person's functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources 3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives
Question : Information to include when making a report
Correct answer: Name, address, age, info on abuse, anything
else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone).