Adult Protective Service Practice Exam

In which situation would the hotline take action for a reported incident?

1. If the alleged perpetrator is alive

2. If the report is from a neighbor

3. If the victim is a visitor to Florida

4. If there are multiple reports

The correct answer is: If the alleged perpetrator is alive

The hotline would take action for a reported incident if the alleged perpetrator is alive. This is because the presence of a living alleged perpetrator indicates the potential for ongoing risk to the victim or others. The hotline's role is to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults, and if there is an alleged perpetrator who may pose a threat, it is critical to assess the situation and intervene if necessary. In contrast, factors like the source of the report or the victim's residency status may not inherently trigger an immediate response. While reports from neighbors or receiving reports about victims who are visitors to Florida can be valuable for understanding the situation, they do not carry the same immediacy for action as the existence of a living alleged perpetrator. Additionally, having multiple reports may suggest a pattern of behavior that needs to be examined but does not automatically necessitate immediate action. Hence, the most pressing reason for the hotline to respond is the existence of a living alleged perpetrator who can be held accountable and whose actions may need to be addressed to protect the victim.