CNA Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

A CNA overhears two coworkers discussing a resident's diagnosis in the break room where visitors are present. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA privacy rules

Answer

Discussing a resident's protected health information in areas where unauthorized individuals may hear it violates HIPAA.

Question 2

A resident who is alert and oriented refuses to take a bath. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

Competent residents have the right to refuse care, and the CNA must honor this and notify the nurse.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a resident care plan?

Accepted Answer

To outline individualized goals and approaches for each resident's care

Answer

A care plan guides the entire healthcare team in delivering consistent, individualized care tailored to each resident's needs.

Question 4

Which behavior demonstrates a CNA maintaining professional appearance standards?

Accepted Answer

Keeping nails short and clean without nail polish

Answer

Short, clean nails without polish reduce the risk of harboring and transmitting pathogens to residents.

Question 5

A resident with dementia repeatedly calls a CNA by the wrong name. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Respond calmly and redirect as appropriate

Answer

Responding calmly and redirecting shows patience and person-centered care for residents with cognitive impairment.

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