Chapter 13 Summary & Quiz

Front 1

mistreatment or neglect of individuals who are under the care of a health care organization

Back 1

patient abuse

Front 2

indications of abuse for both children and seniors include:

Back 2

bruises, burns and broken bones

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verbal assaults, threats, intimidation, humiliation and harassments are examples of

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psychological

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it is difficult to determine the extent of senior abuse because the abuse are __ to admit that their children or loved ones have assaulted them

Back 4

reluctant

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abuse is not always easy to identify becuz injuries can be an attribute to

Back 5

threats and intimidation

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in Montgomery's health care facility v. Ballard,3 nurses testified hat the facility was understaffed "one nurse said she was asked for more help but that she would not get it" a nursing home resident died as a result of infected bed sores. Appeals court determined that

Back 6

punitive damages award of 2million against the defendants WAS NOT excessive

Front 7

reports of suspected child abuse must be made with a good faith, belief that the facts recorded are....?

Back 7

true

Front 8

caregivers who suspect residents abuse are expected to...?

Back 8

report finding, document symptoms and conditions of suspected abuse, clearly define signs of abuse, ensure that proper follow up takes place

Front 9

the various states have enacted various child abuse statutes to

Back 9

require good faith reporting

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behavioral indicators of abuse include?

Back 10

self destructive impulses

Front 11

what constitutes an abused child is difficult to determine becuz it is often impossible to determine if abuse was?

Back 11

intentionally or negligently

Front 12

types of abuse include

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sexual, physical, psychological

Front 13

all pediatricians are mandated by law to ___ any concerns of child abuse

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report