Which of the following is an indicator of potential abuse or neglect that staff must report?

• A. Unusual injuries
• B. Consistent good health
• C. Regular attendance at programs
• D. Normal appetite

Answer: (B)

Recognizing signs that abuse or neglect may be occurring and must be reported is the focus here. Unusual injuries are a clear red flag—unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries that don’t match what the resident says happened or what would be expected from their activity. These kinds of injuries warrant prompt reporting to a supervisor or the appropriate authorities because they strongly suggest harm or care that isn’t being provided. In contrast, consistent good health, regular attendance at programs, and a normal appetite generally indicate that the person is receiving adequate care and nutrition, so they don’t by themselves signal abuse or neglect. Of course, other changes in behavior or health can also raise concern, but among the options given, unusual injuries are the indicator that staff must report.