CNA Resident's Rights 4 2

Question 1

A resident requests a different roommate because she does not get along with her current one. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the charge nurse or social worker of the resident's request

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Tell the resident that room assignments are permanent and cannot change

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Ask both residents to work out their differences independently

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Move the other resident without consulting either resident

Question 2

A resident's right to manage their own finances means:

Accepted Answer

Residents can manage their own money or designate a representative of their choice

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The facility automatically manages all resident finances for safety

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CNAs may assist residents with financial decisions when families are unavailable

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All residents must have a family member designated as financial guardian

Question 3

When a resident's cognitive decline raises questions about their decision-making capacity, who determines capacity?

Accepted Answer

A physician or other qualified healthcare professional through formal assessment

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The CNA based on daily interactions with the resident

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The charge nurse through routine care observations

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The resident's family through a consensus meeting

Question 4

A resident's right to practice religion includes:

Accepted Answer

Access to religious materials, services, and clergy of their choosing

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Attending only religious services offered within the facility

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Practicing only mainstream religions recognized by the facility

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Religious practices that do not interfere with scheduled care activities

Question 5

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the rights and quality of life of nursing home residents

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Conduct facility inspections on behalf of the state health department

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Train CNAs in resident rights protocols

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Manage resident grievances as a facility-employed mediator

Question 6

A resident must be notified before any transfer or discharge from a facility. This notification should occur:

Accepted Answer

At least 30 days in advance except in emergencies, with written notice and reason

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On the day of the transfer once arrangements are finalized

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Within 24 hours of the decision being made by administration

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Only if the resident has asked to be notified about transfer plans