Ethics and Professionalism Flashcards
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A CNA witnesses a fellow aide slap a resident on the hand during care. The CNA must:
Answer: Report the incident immediately to the charge nurse or supervisor
Physical abuse of any kind must be reported immediately to a supervisor; CNAs are mandatory reporters who cannot overlook witnessed abuse.
The principle of 'justice' in healthcare ethics requires the CNA to:
Answer: Treat all residents fairly regardless of personal feelings or backgrounds
Justice in healthcare means providing equitable care to all residents without favoritism, discrimination, or bias.
A resident who is competent asks the CNA not to perform a certain care task. The CNA should:
Answer: Honor the refusal, document it, and report to the charge nurse
Competent residents have an ethical and legal right to refuse care; the CNA must document and report the refusal without coercion.
Which statement best describes 'informed consent' as it applies to CNA care tasks?
Answer: Explaining the care task and getting the resident's agreement before proceeding
Informed consent at the task level means explaining what you are going to do and obtaining the resident's agreement before each care activity.
A CNA suspects a resident is being financially exploited by a family member. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the concern to the charge nurse or social worker
Financial exploitation is a form of elder abuse; CNAs must report suspicions to appropriate staff who can investigate and intervene properly.
A CNA is asked by a resident to mail a personal letter for them. The CNA should:
Answer: Agree to mail it without reading it, as this is within the resident's rights
Residents have the right to send and receive mail privately; assisting with mailing a letter respects that right without interfering with its contents.
A CNA who makes an error during care should:
Answer: Correct the error if safe to do so, report to the nurse, and document accurately
Transparency after an error is an ethical and professional obligation; timely reporting and accurate documentation protect the resident and support accountability.