CNA Resident's Rights 4 4

Question 1

A resident wants to keep a small amount of cash in their room to buy snacks from a vending machine. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Support the resident's right to manage personal funds

Answer

Residents have the right to manage their own personal finances and possessions unless legally determined otherwise.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of violating a resident's right to dignity?

Accepted Answer

Using a resident's first name without their permission

Answer

Using a resident's name without their permission can be disrespectful; CNAs should ask residents how they prefer to be addressed.

Question 3

A resident asks the CNA to help send a letter to a state ombudsman. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Assist the resident and ensure the letter is mailed without staff review

Answer

Residents have the right to communicate with outside agencies like ombudsmen without staff interference or review.

Question 4

A new resident states they do not want to attend the group activities the facility has scheduled. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the decision and document the preference

Answer

Residents have the right to choose how they spend their time; declining activities must be respected and documented.

Question 5

During personal care, the CNA talks loudly about the resident's incontinence in the hallway. This violates the resident's right to:

Accepted Answer

Privacy and confidentiality

Answer

Discussing a resident's personal health matters in public violates their right to privacy and confidentiality.

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