MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

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MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

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

Exceptions to abuse - correct answer- i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious denomination

Definition of "Elderly person" - correct answer- an individual who is sixty years of age or over

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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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

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

Conservator (elderly) - correct answer- i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person

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

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.

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When is the reporter liable - correct answer- If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.

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

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

procedure of the department if abuse is founded - correct answer- 1) evaluate person's functional capacity

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