Legal and Ethical Guidelines Flashcards
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Which ethical principle supports a CMT's obligation to keep a resident's medication information confidential?
Answer: Fidelity
Fidelity refers to faithfulness and keeping one's obligations, including the duty to maintain confidentiality of resident health information.
A nurse delegates medication administration to a CMT but leaves the unit immediately. If a problem arises, who is ultimately responsible?
Answer: Both the nurse and CMT share responsibility within their respective roles
Both the delegating nurse (for appropriate delegation and supervision) and the CMT (for correct administration) share responsibility within their respective scopes.
What must a CMT do before administering a new medication that was just ordered for a resident?
Answer: Verify the order with the supervising nurse and confirm it is properly transcribed
Before administering any new medication, the CMT must verify the order with the supervising nurse and confirm accurate transcription to the medication administration record.
A physician's order says 'give PRN for pain.' What must the CMT clarify before administering the PRN medication?
Answer: The specific dose, route, frequency, and maximum daily limit
PRN (as-needed) orders must include specific dose, route, frequency, and any maximum limits to ensure safe administration; incomplete orders must be clarified.
Which scenario represents a conflict of interest for a CMT?
Answer: Accepting cash gifts from a resident in exchange for faster medication delivery
Accepting gifts or money from residents in exchange for preferential care creates a conflict of interest and violates professional ethical standards.
A resident's advance directive states 'no resuscitation.' During a medication administration visit, the resident becomes unresponsive. The CMT should:
Answer: Follow the advance directive, call for the nurse, and stay with the resident
A valid advance directive must be honored; the CMT should call for the nurse, remain with the resident, and follow the established do-not-resuscitate protocol.
When a CMT witnesses another staff member documenting a medication they did not actually administer, this is considered:
Answer: Falsification of medical records, a serious legal and ethical violation
Documenting care that was not provided is falsification of medical records, which is both a criminal act and a serious ethical breach requiring mandatory reporting.