Which term defines who is considered a vulnerable adult and what is considered maltreatment?

• A. Urine
• B. Varicose Veins
• C. Vulnerable Adult Act
• D. Vision Change

Answer: (C)

This item tests understanding of the term that identifies who is a vulnerable adult and what counts as maltreatment. The Vulnerable Adult Act is the law that defines who is considered a vulnerable adult (for example, adults who have a disability or who are dependent on others for care and cannot protect themselves) and what constitutes maltreatment (such as physical abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment, or denial of basic needs). It also establishes mandatory reporting requirements for caregivers and health care workers.

The other options don’t fit because they refer to medical findings (urine, varicose veins, vision change) and do not define vulnerability or maltreatment.