Mandatory Inservices | Mandated Reporters by admin | Mar 10, 2023 Post Test - Mandated Reporters Select The Correct Answer For Each Full Name Email Address As a Personal Care Aide, I am NOT a mandated reporter of suspected adult abuse, neglect and/or exploitation? True False Hope, Care & Love HHS may prohibit me from reporting suspected adult abuse, neglect and/or exploitation directly to Adult Protective Services (APS)? True False Examples of Abuse are: Multiple/severe bruises, welts Old bruises only Clustered bruises on trunk A & C Signs of Sexual abuse are: Intense fear reaction to an individual or to people in general Poor self-esteem Depression, disturbed peer interactions All of the above A mandated reporter is an individual who is required by the agency to immediately report situations in which they are sure that an adult may have been abused, neglected and/or exploited, or is at risk of being abused, neglected and/or exploited. True False What is the penalty for failure to report? 1st failure to report is punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $500.00. Subsequent failures may result in penalties between $1000.00 and $10,000.00. The agency can choose the amount of the penalty based on the extreme case. None of the above I must reveal my identity when I am reporting any form of abuse to the agency, APS, or CPS. True False Financial exploitation is a form of abuse that consist of the following: Unexplained disappearance of funds, valuables, or personal belongings Adult child is financially dependent upon the older person is dependent on caregiver Misuse of money or property by another person All of the above Whether required by law or not, If you suspect that a child or an adult (who is over age 70 or incapacitated adults 28 years and older) is being abused, neglected, or exploited, you should immediately report your concerns to the local department of social services in your community. True False Neglect is a form of abuse that consist of: Unpaid bills, House too hot or cold, Soiled bedding/furniture Buying lots of clothes to keep them happy Buying food from fast food restaurants everyday Bruises which resemble an object Time's up
