What is abuse of a vulnerable adult?A relative, caregiver, or household member refusing to look at the vulnerable adult who is in front of themAny willful or threatened act by a relative, caregiver, or household member causing or likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult’s physical, mental, or emotional healthGiving a vulnerable adult too many gifts for them to holdAll of the aboveNone of the above

Abuse of a vulnerable adult includes acts and omissions.TrueFalse

The term ‘abuse’ as it relates to elderly people can include:

Which of these is neglect of a vulnerable adult?The failure of a caregiver to cook the person’s favorite mealThe caregiver helping comb the person’s hairThe caregiver ensuring the person gets up on time and has everything in order to start their dayThe failure of a caregiver to make a reasonable effort to protect the person from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by othersBackNext APD - Zero Tolerance - Module 2: Defining Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) of People with Developmental Disabilities Close

Which type of abuse happens when a caregiver deprives someone of a need, such as medical care, shelter, or food?VerbalFinancialNeglectPhysical

What is exploitation?Obtaining or using the funds, assets, or property of an adult with a developmental disability without permissionThe failure of a caregiver to make a reasonable effort to protect the person from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by othersAny willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impairedAll of the aboveNone of the above