Which term is used to describe keeping a person isolated from others against their will, such as confinement to a room?

• A. Involuntary Seclusion
• B. Laws
• C. Living Will
• D. Misappropriation of Property

Answer: (A)

Involuntary seclusion means keeping a person isolated from others against their will, such as confining them to a room. This is a serious rights violation in healthcare and eldercare because it removes their freedom, can cause distress and harm, and is generally prohibited unless there are narrowly defined safety needs with proper documentation and the least-restrictive alternatives first.

The other terms describe different issues: laws are the rules that govern behavior; a living will outlines a person’s medical treatment preferences if they can’t speak for themselves; misappropriation of property means taking or using a resident’s belongings without permission. None of these describe isolating someone against their will.