What Is True in Reporting Abuse and Neglect

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is true in reporting abuse and neglect?

• A) it is the law and there are penalties for not reporting
• B) documentation is appropriate when you are still unsure of whether to call
• C) when you are confident that abuse or neglect may be occurring and have documentation or things it is time to call in suspicion
• D) call immediately

---

Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve that is responsible for many functions including heart rate, digestion, and mood control.

Effector Organ

An organ or tissue that responds to neural or hormonal signals, carrying out the final response or action.

Autonomic Ganglion

A collection of nerve cell bodies in the autonomic nervous system that act as relay points for transmitting neurological signals to organs.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, characterized by its involuntary control and lack of striations.