Professional role and rightsQuestion 988 of 1700
What is financial abuse?
- Improper use of an older adult’s money for others
- Spending your own pay on a gift for a resident
- Helping a resident count change with permission
- Paying a bill with the resident’s consent
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Correct answer: Improper use of an older adult’s money for others
Signs include missing items and going without food or medicines.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026