Ethics and Professionalism Flashcards
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A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about a fall that just occurred. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the fall to the nurse immediately
CNAs are legally and ethically required to report all incidents, including falls, to the supervising nurse regardless of a resident's request for secrecy.
Which behavior demonstrates professional boundary maintenance for a CNA?
Answer: Referring a resident's gift request to the charge nurse
Referring gift-related situations to the charge nurse protects both the CNA and the resident while maintaining professional boundaries.
A resident with dementia is resistive to morning care. The most ethical approach is to:
Answer: Use calm redirection and attempt care again later
Calm redirection respects the resident's dignity while still meeting their care needs without force or neglect.
What does 'scope of practice' mean for a CNA?
Answer: The tasks a CNA is legally trained and authorized to perform
Scope of practice defines the specific tasks and responsibilities that a CNA is legally authorized to perform based on their training and state regulations.
A CNA notices a coworker falsifying a resident's intake and output record. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the observation to the charge nurse or supervisor
Falsifying medical records is illegal and endangers residents; reporting it to a supervisor is the correct ethical and professional action.
A resident expresses suicidal thoughts to the CNA. The CNA should first:
Answer: Immediately report to the nurse and stay with the resident
Suicidal statements require immediate reporting to the nurse and continuous supervision of the resident to ensure their safety.
Which action by a CNA violates HIPAA regulations?
Answer: Sharing a resident's diagnosis with a curious visitor
Sharing a resident's medical information with unauthorized individuals, including curious visitors, violates HIPAA privacy protections.