Resident's Rights 4 Flashcards
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A resident wants to keep a small amount of cash in their room to buy snacks from a vending machine. The CNA should:
Answer: Support the resident's right to manage personal funds
Residents have the right to manage their own personal finances and possessions unless legally determined otherwise.
Which of the following is an example of violating a resident's right to dignity?
Answer: Using a resident's first name without their permission
Using a resident's name without their permission can be disrespectful; CNAs should ask residents how they prefer to be addressed.
A resident asks the CNA to help send a letter to a state ombudsman. The CNA should:
Answer: Assist the resident and ensure the letter is mailed without staff review
Residents have the right to communicate with outside agencies like ombudsmen without staff interference or review.
A new resident states they do not want to attend the group activities the facility has scheduled. The CNA should:
Answer: Respect the decision and document the preference
Residents have the right to choose how they spend their time; declining activities must be respected and documented.
During personal care, the CNA talks loudly about the resident's incontinence in the hallway. This violates the resident's right to:
Answer: Privacy and confidentiality
Discussing a resident's personal health matters in public violates their right to privacy and confidentiality.
A resident with dementia is found crying and says a staff member took her jewelry. The CNA should:
Answer: Take the report seriously, comfort the resident, and notify the nurse
All abuse and theft allegations must be taken seriously regardless of the resident's cognitive status and reported immediately.
A resident requests a specific religious meal. The facility does not typically offer it. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the request to the dietitian and nurse so accommodations can be explored
Residents have the right to practice their religion, which includes dietary needs; the care team must work to accommodate such requests.