CNA Legal & Ethical Behaviours 1 4

Question 1

What does the term 'scope of practice' mean for a CNA?

Accepted Answer

The tasks a CNA is legally permitted to perform based on training and state law

Answer

Scope of practice defines the specific tasks a CNA is legally authorized to perform under state law and training.

Question 2

A nurse asks a CNA to insert a urinary catheter, which is outside the CNA's scope of practice. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that it is outside the CNA's scope

Answer

Performing tasks outside the scope of practice is illegal and unsafe; the CNA must decline and communicate this clearly.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of invasion of privacy?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a resident's diagnosis with an unauthorized family member

Answer

Sharing a resident's private health information without authorization violates their right to privacy under HIPAA.

Question 4

A resident's adult child demands to know their parent's diagnosis. The resident has not given permission. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and direct the family member to speak with the nurse

Answer

Without the resident's consent, health information cannot be shared with family; the CNA should refer the request to the nurse.

Question 5

What does 'advance directive' refer to in the care of a resident?

Accepted Answer

A legal document expressing a resident's wishes for future medical care

Answer

An advance directive is a legal document in which a person specifies their wishes for medical treatment if they become unable to communicate.

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