Resident's Rights 1 Flashcards
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A resident asks to see their medical records. What is the correct response?
Answer: Inform the nurse so the resident can be given access per their right
Residents have a legal right to access and review their own medical records, and the CNA should notify the nurse to facilitate this.
Which of the following BEST describes a resident's financial rights in a long-term care facility?
Answer: Residents may manage their own finances or designate someone they trust to do so
Residents have the right to manage their own finances or choose who manages them; the facility cannot assume control without consent.
A resident receives a personal letter. A CNA opens it to check the contents before delivery. This action:
Answer: Violates the resident's right to send and receive mail unopened
Residents have the right to send and receive mail without interference, and opening their mail is a violation of that right.
A resident who primarily speaks Spanish asks for information about facility services. The facility is obligated to:
Answer: Provide information in a language or manner the resident can understand
Facilities must communicate with residents in a way they can understand, including providing translation or interpreter services as needed.
Before a resident's room is changed, the facility must:
Answer: Notify the resident and give them the reason for the change
Residents must be notified in advance of room or roommate changes and given the reason, as this is a protected resident right.
A resident asks the CNA what services are included in their monthly fee. The CNA should:
Answer: Refer the resident to the appropriate staff member who can provide this information
Residents have the right to be informed about all services available and their associated costs, and the CNA should direct them to the right person.
A resident tells the CNA they want to be informed about any changes to their medical treatment before changes are made. This is:
Answer: A protected right — residents must be informed and involved in their care decisions
Residents have an ongoing right to be informed about their health status and to participate in decisions about their care at all times.