9. You provide support for Roberto, a man with a mild intellectual disability. While talking to him one day, he casually mentions that sometimes his sister (his fiduciary guardian) uses his SSI check to pay her rent. What is the most appropriate course of action to take? Call 911. Contact your agency’s designated investigator. File an incident report. Call Roberto’s sister to ask if the allegations are true.
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ABUSE AND NEGLECT
9. You provide support for Roberto, a man with a mild intellectual disability. While talking to him one day, he casually mentions that sometimes his sister (his fiduciary guardian) uses his SSI check to pay her rent. What is the most appropriate course of action to take?
Call 911. |
Contact your agency’s designated investigator. |
File an incident report. |
Call Roberto’s sister to ask if the allegations are true. |
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- ABUSE AND NEGLECT 7. Which of the following is NOT true of neglect? Neglect may be intentional or unintentional. Neglect can include failure to support and maintain standards of personal care. Neglect can include withholding food, medications, or access to health care professionals. Neglect only occurs to older adults with disabilities.ABUSE AND NEGLECT 16. Sarah is helping Kendra, a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, cook breakfast in the morning. Kendra attempts to touch the hot stove, and Sarah yells “Don’t touch that!” to her. Is this considered abuse? Yes, it is considered emotional/mental abuse because Sarah yelled at Kendra. No, it is not, because direct support staff never commit acts of abuse against people with IDD. Yes, it is considered disability-specific abuse because Kendra has an intellectual disability. No, it is not. Yelling is not ideal, but it is preventing Kendra from causing harm to herself.ABUSE AND NEGELCT 2. If someone communicates with you about an incident of abuse and neglect, what is the best way to respond to the individual? Ask them what they did to cause the abuse or neglect. Believe what they are telling you. Share the information they give you with anyone you think should know. Ask the person if what they are telling you is actually true.
- ABUSE AND NEGLECT 4. Which of the following best describes a trigger? Something that easily sets you off and causes an immediate, often emotional, reaction. A signal that lets you know you are becoming too stressed out. A behavior that causes a person with IDD to often be the target of abuse and neglect. A symptom of stress, such as difficulty concentrating, compulsive worrying, or wanting to quit.ABUSE AND NEGLECT 1. All of the following are considered behavioral signs of abuse, EXCEPT what? Withdrawal from social contact Appearing with torn, stained, or bloody clothing Decreased cognitive ability Changes in sleeping or eating patternsPERSON CENTER PLAINING . 6. A person you support is not comfortable discussing some elements of her relationship with her boyfriend during the planning meeting. What is the BEST way to handle this? Remind her that she chose who is attending the meeting, so there is no reason for her to be shy. Reassure her that you can skip discussing anything she doesn't want to talk about. Point out that if she is not comfortable talking about something, she should probably not be doing it. Discuss this topic with a smaller group instead of during the main planning meeting.
- 1. Mrs. Young keeps the pertinent numbers of friends, neighbors & the Police station so she can report immediately if the abuse will happen again. After a few months, Mr. Young has been a good husband & father to her children. However, when Mrs. Young was visited by her former male high school classmate, Mr. Young shouted to her & slapped her face after the visitors left. What should be the immediate response of Mrs. Young? A. Seek medical assistance at nearby RHU for the bruises in her face B. Reports to the police officer at Women's Helpdesk C. Draw the scape plan D. Informs her former male high school classmate about the incidence 2. The abusive cycle goes full circle and is often not stopped because: A. The abused gets into the habit of it. B.Abuse runs in the family. C. There is no cure for abuse. D. People fail to realize that abuse needs treatment and therapy. 3. Abuse is done by the perpetrator to the victims to show them of his: A. Foster obedience B. Power C.…ABUSE AND NEGELCT 10. Mohinder has Down’s syndrome and lives in a group home. Tom, who works at the group home, asks Mohinder to loan him money for lunch, which he then pays back after his next paycheck. Is this abuse, and if so, why? Yes, it is considered financial abuse because Tom is making personal use of Mohinder’s resources. Yes, it is considered physical abuse because Tom is taking something from Mohinder. No, it is alright because Tom is paying Mohinder back later. No, it is alright because Mohinder is an adult and can decide what he does with his money.PERSON CENTERED PLANNING 9. A person you support is not comfortable discussing some elements of her relationship with her boyfriend during the planning meeting. What is the BEST way to handle this? Remind her that she chose who is attending the meeting, so there is no reason for her to be shy. Reassure her that you can skip discussing anything she doesn't want to talk about. Point out that if she is not comfortable talking about something, she should probably not be doing it. Discuss this topic with a smaller group instead of during the main planning meeting.
- an afternoon shift. Patient informationName: Irene Smith Age / Sex: 16 years 10 months / femaleAccompanied by: Taylor Smith (Brother, 20 years/Male)Present Medical HistoryIrene presented to the PED with her brother Taylor, following a fall around 3 hours ago. Irene was riding abike in in the street in front of her home and bumped into a parked car on the street, fell and hit her head.She was not wearing a helmet during the incident. There was no loss of consciousness noted at the time.However, she started having headache after half an hour of injury. There were multiple abrasions on elbowand knee and swelling on her left forehead.Past Medical/ Surgical HistoryAcne Vulgaris, Depression, Anxiety, and attempts of self-harm multiple timesCurrent medications: Roaccutane, Olanzapine (poor concordance- she misses to take medicationsregularly as prescribed)Allergies: Pea nuts (Anaphylaxis)Perinatal historyVaginal birth, other details are not availableImmunisation history? Incomplete. Irene…an afternoon shift. Patient informationName: Irene Smith Age / Sex: 16 years 10 months / femaleAccompanied by: Taylor Smith (Brother, 20 years/Male)Present Medical HistoryIrene presented to the PED with her brother Taylor, following a fall around 3 hours ago. Irene was riding abike in in the street in front of her home and bumped into a parked car on the street, fell and hit her head.She was not wearing a helmet during the incident. There was no loss of consciousness noted at the time.However, she started having headache after half an hour of injury. There were multiple abrasions on elbowand knee and swelling on her left forehead.Past Medical/ Surgical HistoryAcne Vulgaris, Depression, Anxiety, and attempts of self-harm multiple timesCurrent medications: Roaccutane, Olanzapine (poor concordance- she misses to take medicationsregularly as prescribed)Allergies: Pea nuts (Anaphylaxis)Perinatal historyVaginal birth, other details are not availableImmunisation history? Incomplete. Irene…an afternoon shift. Patient informationName: Irene Smith Age / Sex: 16 years 10 months / femaleAccompanied by: Taylor Smith (Brother, 20 years/Male)Present Medical HistoryIrene presented to the PED with her brother Taylor, following a fall around 3 hours ago. Irene was riding abike in in the street in front of her home and bumped into a parked car on the street, fell and hit her head.She was not wearing a helmet during the incident. There was no loss of consciousness noted at the time.However, she started having headache after half an hour of injury. There were multiple abrasions on elbowand knee and swelling on her left forehead.Past Medical/ Surgical HistoryAcne Vulgaris, Depression, Anxiety, and attempts of self-harm multiple timesCurrent medications: Roaccutane, Olanzapine (poor concordance- she misses to take medicationsregularly as prescribed)Allergies: Pea nuts (Anaphylaxis)Perinatal historyVaginal birth, other details are not availableImmunisation history? Incomplete. Irene…