CNA Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

A CNA applies a physical restraint on a resident without a physician's order to prevent a fall. This action could result in:

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action and potential legal liability for unlawful restraint

Answer

Applying restraints without a proper physician's order and informed consent constitutes unlawful restraint and exposes the CNA to discipline and liability.

Question 2

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is used in long-term care facilities primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Standardize comprehensive resident assessments for care planning and reimbursement

Answer

The MDS is a federally mandated assessment tool used to evaluate residents' health and functional status, guide care planning, and determine Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios represents a HIPAA violation by a CNA?

Accepted Answer

Telling a resident's roommate about the resident's recent surgery

Answer

Sharing a resident's medical information with their roommate is an unauthorized disclosure that violates HIPAA privacy rules.

Question 4

State nurse practice acts govern CNAs by:

Accepted Answer

Defining the scope of practice and tasks CNAs are legally permitted to perform in that state

Answer

Each state's nurse practice act outlines the legal scope of practice for all nursing personnel, including CNAs, within that state.

Question 5

A resident asks the CNA to sign as a witness to their will. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the resident to the social worker or administration

Answer

CNAs should not witness legal documents for residents, as this creates conflicts of interest and potential legal liability; the social worker or administrator should be notified.

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