NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

Which of the following are types of abuse that elders may experience?
  1. Neglect
  2. Physical abuse
  3. Sexual abuse
  4. Emotional abuse
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: E - Elders are at risk for all of the above types of abuse. As with cases of child abuse, EMRs are generally considered mandatory reporters, meaning that they are usually required by law to report cases of suspected abuse.
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