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WorksheetsSafeguarding - Types of Abuse
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following best describes emotional abuse in a care setting?
Withholding food or medication
Constant criticism, humiliation, or intimidation
Forcing someone to hand over their bank card
A resident often appears with unexplained bruises and flinches when staff approach. Which is the most likely indicator?
Physical abuse
Financial abuse
Organisational abuse
Which of the following is an example of discriminatory abuse?
Ignoring a person’s dietary requirements
Pressuring a vulnerable adult to hand over money
Making racist or homophobic remarks towards a resident
What does the term indicator mean in relation to abuse?
A clue or piece of evidence that suggests abuse may be happening
The feelings experienced by the victim of abuse
A one-off mistake by a professional
Which behaviour could suggest that a child is experiencing neglect?
Wearing clean clothes every day
Arriving to school well prepared and on time
Appearing hungry, tired, and wearing unsuitable clothing for the weather
Which safeguarding principle is about taking action before harm occurs?
Prevention
Protection
Accountability
A care assistant routinely makes all residents go to bed at 7pm regardless of their wishes. What type of abuse is this?
Organisational abuse
Physical abuse
Financial abuse
Which of the following best describes financial abuse?
Not providing access to food, clothing, or warmth
Restricting someone’s freedom of movement
Misusing a vulnerable adult’s money or property without consent
A student explains that safeguarding is important because it…
Only protects children from harm
Promotes safety, rights, and well-being for all vulnerable individuals
Prevents professionals from making mistakes
A young person becomes withdrawn, avoids eye contact, and refuses to go home. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
They are demonstrating typical teenage independence and mood changes
They are struggling with academic workload and peer pressure only
They may be experiencing abuse or neglect in the home environment
