CNA Ethics and Professionalism 3

Question 1

A resident of a different religion asks the CNA to pray with them. The most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect their request and offer to contact a chaplain if desired

Answer

CNAs should respect residents' spiritual needs without imposing their own beliefs, and facilitating chaplain services supports holistic care.

Question 2

When a resident refuses a prescribed medication, the CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Accept the refusal, document it, and report to the nurse

Answer

Competent residents have the right to refuse treatment; the CNA must document and report refusals to the nurse for follow-up.

Question 3

A CNA is angry after an argument at home and feels irritable at work. The most professional action is to:

Accepted Answer

Leave personal issues at home and provide unaffected care

Answer

Professionalism requires separating personal emotions from resident care to ensure consistent, compassionate service.

Question 4

Which situation represents a conflict of interest for a CNA?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing a resident's personal belongings at a discount

Answer

Buying a resident's property at a discounted rate exploits the caregiver-resident relationship and represents a serious ethical conflict of interest.

Question 5

A resident asks the CNA to witness their will signing. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that CNAs should not witness legal documents for residents

Answer

CNAs should decline witnessing legal documents for residents due to the potential conflict of interest and professional boundary concerns.

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