CNA Resident's Rights 4 3

Question 1

A resident asks the CNA not to share any information about her health condition with her adult daughter. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the resident's request and inform the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to privacy and confidentiality; the CNA must respect this request and notify the nurse to update care documentation.

Question 2

Which action best demonstrates respect for a resident's right to make personal choices?

Accepted Answer

Asking the resident what they want to wear each day

Answer

Residents retain the right to make everyday personal choices, including what clothing they wear.

Question 3

A resident who is cognitively intact refuses a scheduled bath. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the refusal and offer an alternative time

Answer

Competent residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report the refusal and offer alternatives per the care plan.

Question 4

A resident's roommate complains to the CNA about the resident's overnight visitors. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the nurse so staff can explore a room change or schedule compromise

Answer

Both residents have rights that must be balanced; the nurse and care team must mediate and find a solution.

Question 5

Under federal law, residents in long-term care facilities have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Participate in their own care planning

Answer

OBRA regulations guarantee residents the right to participate in developing and revising their care plans.

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