Legal & Ethical Behaviours 1 Flashcards

Which federal law established the rights of nursing home residents to be free from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment?

Answer: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

OBRA 1987 established comprehensive resident rights in long-term care facilities, including protection from abuse and neglect.

A CNA witnesses a colleague verbally berating a resident. Under mandatory reporting laws, what must the CNA do?

Answer: Report the incident to the supervisor immediately

CNAs are mandated reporters and must immediately report observed abuse to their supervisor.

What is the meaning of 'beneficence' as an ethical principle in healthcare?

Answer: Acting in ways that promote the patient's well-being

Beneficence means taking actions that benefit the patient and promote their health and well-being.

A CNA accidentally administers care to the wrong resident. What should be done?

Answer: Report the error to the nurse immediately and document it

All errors, even those without apparent harm, must be reported immediately and documented to protect resident safety.

A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about symptoms they are experiencing. What should the CNA do?

Answer: Explain that symptoms must be reported to the nurse for safety

CNAs must report all significant observations to the nurse; they cannot promise to withhold information that affects resident safety.

Which situation represents a conflict of interest that a CNA should avoid?

Answer: Accepting a cash gift from a resident in exchange for extra care

Accepting gifts or payment from residents creates a conflict of interest and violates professional boundaries.

What does 'negligence' mean in the context of CNA practice?

Answer: Failing to provide the standard of care, resulting in harm

Negligence is the failure to perform care at the accepted standard, which results in harm or risk of harm to the resident.