PCA/CFSS Worker Training Practice Test

When you suspect maltreatment of a fragile person, reporting your concerns to the appropriate authorities, such as the MAARC/CEP, is the most appropriate action. This choice ensures that the situation is handled by trained professionals who can investigate the matter thoroughly and take the necessary steps to protect the individual involved.

This course of action aligns with the legal and ethical responsibilities that professionals have to safeguard vulnerable populations. It's important to take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of the person suspected of being maltreated. By reporting your concerns, you help initiate a process that can lead to the appropriate interventions and support needed for the individual.

Taking other actions, such as confronting a suspected abuser directly, can be dangerous and may lead to further harm to the fragile person. Discussing the situation with other clients is inappropriate as it violates confidentiality and could place the fragile person at further risk. Assuming that the situation will resolve itself disregards the seriousness of the potential maltreatment and does not protect the individual who may be in harm's way.