Workplace Liability and Malpractice — Unit test

Question 1 • TX-Health Science

How do abuse and neglect differ?

Answer

Abuse is when someone unintentionally harms another through improper care, while neglect is when someone intentionally harms another.

Abuse is when someone intentionally harms another, while neglect is when someone unintentionally harms another through improper care.

Abuse is when someone has a messy, dirty appearance, while neglect is when someone has a broken bone.

Abuse is when someone cannot get food for himself, while neglect is when someone uses hurtful language toward another person.

Explanation

Abuse involves intentionally harming another person. Neglect involves failing to provide proper care, which can unintentionally cause harm. Therefore, choice B correctly describes the difference.

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