Professional role and rightsQuestion 84 of 1700
Which act is emotional or psychological abuse?
- Giving a resident the wrong meal by mistake
- Humiliating or threatening a resident, or cutting them off from family
- Leaving a resident in wet linen after a bath
- Using a resident's money to pay for personal items
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Correct answer: Humiliating or threatening a resident, or cutting them off from family
Humiliation, threats, control, harassment, and isolation are emotional abuse.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026