CSA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is elder financial abuse most commonly defined as? → The illegal or improper use of an older adult's funds, property, or assets
2. Adult foster care homes are best characterized by which of the following? → Small, family-style residential settings with personalized care for a few seniors
3. The disengagement theory of aging, first proposed by Cumming and Henry, suggests that as people age: → they seek to maintain the same lifestyle and social roles they had in middle age.
4. Blockages caused by atherosclerosis in the blood arteries have a role in the emergence of heart conditions and other circulatory problems. → Yes
5. The ethical principle of informed consent requires that a professional ensures a senior client has done all of the following BEFORE making a decision, EXCEPT: → Consulted with their family members about the decision.
6. Which federal law protects nursing home residents' rights, including the right to be informed and to participate in care planning? → Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987)
7. Mandatory reporting laws for elder abuse typically require which professionals to report suspected abuse? → Healthcare providers, social workers, and law enforcement
8. Which Medicare part would cover outpatient physical therapy after a hip replacement surgery? → Part B
9. Which type of housing option is specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia? → Memory care unit
10. Age defined by the actions or behaviors a person can do → Functional Age
11. A healthcare proxy (or healthcare power of attorney) grants an agent the authority to: → Make medical decisions if the principal is unable to do so
12. What is the primary purpose of a living will? → To document a person's wishes regarding end-of-life medical treatment
13. A comprehensive and ethical client referral process performed by a CSA should include all of the following steps EXCEPT: → Guaranteeing the quality of services from the referred organization.
14. A senior enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid is referred to as: → A dual-eligible beneficiary
15. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers that help low-income seniors afford housing are administered by which federal agency? → U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
16. Which Medicare part provides prescription drug coverage? → Part D
17. When assessing an older adult's lifestyle, which of the following is NOT considered a primary component of promoting a healthy and engaged life? → Expanding their real estate investment portfolio.
18. Low-density lipoprotein is a type of lipoprotein that carries "bad cholesterol" in the blood. → LDL
19. Age with dementia as measured by the activities or behaviors a person can perform → No
20. Under federal law, Adult Protective Services (APS) is primarily responsible for: → Investigating reports of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
21. This type of insurance is less expensive than "permanent" life insurance and is known as "pure protection" insurance. used only to prevent death. → Term Life Insurance
22. According to the Activity Theory of aging, what is the primary determinant of high life satisfaction in later life? → Maintaining high levels of social engagement and replacing lost roles.
23. What does the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) include? → A personalized prevention plan and health risk assessment, with no physical exam required
24. Which of the following represents a significant sociological role transition commonly studied in the context of aging? → The shift from being a full-time employee to a retiree.
25. Which home modification is most commonly recommended to help seniors age in place safely? → Installing grab bars in bathrooms and removing trip hazards
26. What is the 'village' model in senior housing support? → A member-supported grassroots network that helps seniors age in place in their own homes
27. A senior who owns their home and wants to access its equity to fund home care without making monthly mortgage payments should consider which financial tool? → A reverse mortgage
28. According to studies on elder abuse, who is most often the perpetrator of financial exploitation and neglect against an older adult? → Adult children or spouses
29. Medicare Part A primarily covers: → Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health
30. What is the primary eligibility age for Medicare in the United States? → 65