Professional role and rightsQuestion 80 of 1700
Which statement describes elder abuse?
- Harm to a person 60 or older by a caregiver or trusted person
- An injury that an older person causes by accident
- A fall that happens in a facility during the day
- A care task done by an aide without a doctor's order
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Correct answer: Harm to a person 60 or older by a caregiver or trusted person
Elder abuse is a deliberate act, or a failure to act, by a caregiver or trusted person that puts an older adult at risk.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026