CNA Legal & Ethical Behaviours 1 5

Question 1

Which federal law established the rights of nursing home residents to be free from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment?

Accepted Answer

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

Answer

OBRA 1987 established comprehensive resident rights in long-term care facilities, including protection from abuse and neglect.

Question 2

A CNA witnesses a colleague verbally berating a resident. Under mandatory reporting laws, what must the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the supervisor immediately

Answer

CNAs are mandated reporters and must immediately report observed abuse to their supervisor.

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'beneficence' as an ethical principle in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Acting in ways that promote the patient's well-being

Answer

Beneficence means taking actions that benefit the patient and promote their health and well-being.

Question 4

A CNA accidentally administers care to the wrong resident. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Report the error to the nurse immediately and document it

Answer

All errors, even those without apparent harm, must be reported immediately and documented to protect resident safety.

Question 5

A resident asks the CNA to keep a secret about symptoms they are experiencing. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that symptoms must be reported to the nurse for safety

Answer

CNAs must report all significant observations to the nurse; they cannot promise to withhold information that affects resident safety.

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