CNA Legal & Ethical Behaviours 1 3

Question 1

A resident refuses a bed bath but has not been declared legally incompetent. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Competent residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and report it to the nurse.

Question 2

Which action by a CNA constitutes false imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

Restraining a resident without a physician's order

Answer

Restraining a resident without a proper physician's order unlawfully restricts their freedom of movement.

Question 3

A co-worker asks the CNA to sign off on care that the co-worker forgot to document. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to sign; only document care you personally provided

Answer

CNAs may only document care they personally performed, as falsifying records is fraud.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a resident's care plan in relation to legal and ethical care?

Accepted Answer

To guide individualized care and protect resident rights

Answer

The care plan guides individualized, person-centered care that respects the resident's rights and preferences.

Question 5

A resident tells the CNA that another staff member hit them. What should the CNA do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the allegation immediately to the supervisor

Answer

Allegations of abuse must be reported immediately to the supervisor so an investigation can be initiated.

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