CNA Legal & Ethical Behaviours 4 5

Question 1

A resident refuses a bath on a particular day. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and inform the nurse to ensure proper follow-up.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an incident report in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

To document unexpected events for quality improvement and legal protection

Answer

Incident reports document accidents or unusual events to support quality improvement, track patterns, and protect the facility and staff legally.

Question 3

A CNA notices a colleague is documenting care that was not provided. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fraud and falsification of medical records

Answer

Documenting care that was not given is fraudulent, legally actionable, and places residents at serious risk of harm.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of protecting a resident's right to privacy?

Accepted Answer

Closing the curtain and door during perineal care

Answer

Closing curtains and doors during intimate care protects the resident's physical and informational privacy.

Question 5

A family member demands that the CNA share details about another resident's condition. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that resident information is confidential

Answer

Sharing any resident's health information with unauthorized individuals violates HIPAA and the resident's right to privacy.

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