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116. The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization or the possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?
  1. No, the judicial system is required to respect religious beliefs.
  2. Yes, parents do not have the right to deny their children necessary medical care.
  3. No, competent parents can make any decision in regards to their children.
  4. Yes, a judge can find a church’s beliefs unethical.
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117. The incidence of child abuse has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. The overall rate of abuse and neglect is 13.6 children per every 1000, which is 130% higher than figures for 1980.Nearly 40% of these victims are in what age range?
  1. 6 to 10 years
  2. 11 to 13 years
  3. 14 to 17 years
  4. Birth to 5 years
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118. Cynthia is a sixteen-year-old high school dropout with a six- month-old daughter. She lives with her boyfriend and his friends. The young couple relies on welfare for income and food, with no desire to seek out employment. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is likely demonstrated by the infant?
  1. Mistrust of the environment
  2. Lack of social responsiveness
  3. Poor motor control
  4. Slow language development
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119. Susan holds power of attorney over her great aunt’s estate. Doctors have diagnosed the elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease and recommended she be taken care of in a nursing home facility. Susan realizes there is no cure and her great aunt will not be coming home. She signs the house over to herself and sells off all personal possessions belonging to the great aunt to purchase a car. This is an example of what?
  1. Guardianship
  2. Elder neglect
  3. Material exploitation
  4. Relatives’ rights
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120. Henry is 86 years old and lives with a caretaker hired by the family. The caretaker is to provide 24-hour care through the week for free room and board. When Henry’s family comes to visit for the weekend, they notice he is not clean and appears to be quite hungry. He has urinated in his bed, and all necessary medicine bottles are empty. What type of elder abuse is being described?
  1. Emotional abuse
  2. Physical abuse
  3. Self-neglect
  4. Neglect
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