Safeguarding Vulnerable People Flashcards

Which type of abuse involves controlling a person's access to financial resources?

Answer: Financial abuse

Financial abuse includes theft, fraud, and controlling or withholding access to a person's money or property.

A nurse notices a patient has unexplained bruising in various stages of healing. What is the FIRST action?

Answer: Document findings and refer to the safeguarding lead

The first step is to document objective findings and refer to the designated safeguarding lead for further assessment.

Which of the following is an example of institutional abuse?

Answer: A care home routinely denying residents the right to make choices

Institutional abuse involves systematic poor practice or neglect of individuals within an organization, such as stripping residents of autonomy.

Under UK law, healthcare professionals have a mandatory duty to report FGM performed on girls of what age?

Answer: Under 18 years

The FGM Act 2003 (amended 2015) created a mandatory reporting duty for regulated professionals who identify FGM in girls under 18.

Which behavior is a potential indicator of sexual abuse in an adult patient?

Answer: Suddenly becoming withdrawn and reluctant to be physically examined

Sudden withdrawal, reluctance to undress, or fear of physical contact can be indicators of sexual abuse and should prompt safeguarding consideration.

Coercive control within a relationship is legally classified as which type of abuse?

Answer: Domestic abuse

The Serious Crime Act 2015 made coercive and controlling behavior in intimate or family relationships a specific criminal offence under domestic abuse law.

A patient discloses they are being harmed at home. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

Answer: Listen, reassure, and follow the organization's safeguarding procedures

The nurse should listen without judgment, reassure the patient they did the right thing, and follow local safeguarding referral procedures.