Promoting Resident Independence and Choice Flashcards

A resident with a physical disability wants to self-administer her own oral hygiene. The CNA should:

Answer: Set up the supplies and allow her to do as much as she is able

Setting up and stepping back allows the resident to maintain independence in self-care tasks.

Which of the following is an example of respecting a resident's religious choices?

Answer: Rescheduling non-urgent tasks to avoid conflict with a resident's religious practices

Adjusting schedules to honor religious practices respects the resident's spiritual autonomy.

A resident asks the CNA not to share information about her health condition with her adult children. The CNA should:

Answer: Respect the request and inform the charge nurse of the resident's wish for confidentiality

Competent residents control who receives their health information, and the nurse must be aware of this directive.

Which behavior by a CNA demonstrates genuine respect for resident autonomy?

Answer: Asking the resident for input before starting each care task

Asking for input before care tasks gives residents an active role in their own care and reinforces autonomy.

A resident asks to make a phone call in private. The CNA should:

Answer: Provide access to a phone and give the resident privacy

Residents have the right to make private telephone calls without staff monitoring.

Which approach best helps a resident maintain a sense of control over daily life?

Answer: Offering choices throughout the day in small, manageable decisions

Offering frequent small choices throughout the day builds a consistent sense of control and self-determination.

A newly admitted resident seems withdrawn and does not participate in group activities. The CNA should first:

Answer: Respect the choice and gently learn what the resident enjoys doing alone or socially

Understanding the resident's preferences before assuming non-participation is a problem respects their individuality.