Colorado CNA Practice Exam

Threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of which type of abuse?

1. Financial abuse

2. Physical abuse

3. Psychological abuse

4. Verbal abuse

The correct answer is: Financial abuse

Threatening to harm a resident if he tells another caregiver about a problem is an example of financial abuse because the threat is a form of control over the resident's financial resources, which is a form of abuse. Physical abuse involves causing physical harm or injury to a person. Psychological abuse involves manipulating a person's thoughts and emotions to control and intimidate them. Verbal abuse is the use of harmful or offensive language towards a person. These options are incorrect because they do not involve the use of financial resources as a means of control or harm.