Client Rights Flashcards

It is appropriate for the nursing assistant to share personal client information with ____.

Answer: the nursing assistant on the next shift

Client information is confidential and should only be shared with healthcare professionals directly involved in the client's care. Sharing information with the nursing assistant on the next shift is appropriate and necessary for continuity of care, ensuring the client receives consistent and informed support. Sharing with family or roommates without explicit consent violates privacy regulations like HIPAA.

Residents have a right to telephone privileges. Which of these correctly describes these rights?

Answer: Privacy and phone access are provided to each resident.

Residents in healthcare facilities have the right to privacy and access to communication, including telephone privileges. This means they should have reasonable access to a phone and the ability to make and receive calls privately, without undue restrictions or supervision. This right respects their autonomy and their ability to maintain connections with the outside world.

Which resident right is being violated if a nursing assistant enters the hospital cafeteria and hears another assistant talking about a resident with co-workers?

Answer: the resident's right to privacy

Discussing a resident's personal medical information in a public place, such as a cafeteria, constitutes a violation of their right to privacy and confidentiality. Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically bound to protect patient information, and such discussions should only occur in private settings among those directly involved in the resident's care, adhering to HIPAA regulations.

When you walk in to begin your shift, a resident is being put in restraints by the charge nurse. This means ____.

Answer: you need to check the resident at least every two hours to assess basic needs, circulation, and bathroom necessities

When a resident is in restraints, nursing assistants have a critical responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being through frequent monitoring. This includes checking the resident at least every two hours (or more frequently per facility policy) to assess basic needs, circulation, skin integrity, and comfort. This diligent observation helps prevent complications and ensures humane care while restraints are in use.

A resident in your care tells you that he does not like his current physician and wishes to be seen by another doctor. Your response to this should be ____.

Answer: to help the resident contact the social worker or RN for assistance in this matter

Residents have the right to choose their physician. If a resident expresses dissatisfaction and wishes to change doctors, the nursing assistant's role is to advocate for them and facilitate their request through appropriate channels. This typically involves contacting the social worker or Registered Nurse (RN), who can then guide the resident through the process of changing physicians, respecting their autonomy.