CNA Resident's Rights 1 3

Question 1

A resident asks to see their medical records. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Inform the nurse so the resident can be given access per their right

Answer

Residents have a legal right to access and review their own medical records, and the CNA should notify the nurse to facilitate this.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes a resident's financial rights in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Residents may manage their own finances or designate someone they trust to do so

Answer

Residents have the right to manage their own finances or choose who manages them; the facility cannot assume control without consent.

Question 3

A resident receives a personal letter. A CNA opens it to check the contents before delivery. This action:

Accepted Answer

Violates the resident's right to send and receive mail unopened

Answer

Residents have the right to send and receive mail without interference, and opening their mail is a violation of that right.

Question 4

A resident who primarily speaks Spanish asks for information about facility services. The facility is obligated to:

Accepted Answer

Provide information in a language or manner the resident can understand

Answer

Facilities must communicate with residents in a way they can understand, including providing translation or interpreter services as needed.

Question 5

Before a resident's room is changed, the facility must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the resident and give them the reason for the change

Answer

Residents must be notified in advance of room or roommate changes and given the reason, as this is a protected resident right.

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