CNA Resident's Rights 4 5

Question 1

A resident asks the CNA to keep the door closed during a family visit. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Honor the request to provide privacy for the visit

Answer

Residents have the right to private visits with family and loved ones, including keeping doors closed.

Question 2

Which scenario represents the appropriate use of a physical restraint in a long-term care setting?

Accepted Answer

Applying a restraint ordered by a physician after alternatives were exhausted and with informed consent

Answer

Restraints require a physician's order, documented evidence that alternatives failed, and informed consent from the resident or legal representative.

Question 3

A resident who has been a smoker wants to continue smoking at the facility. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the resident of the facility's designated smoking policy and assist if needed

Answer

Residents have the right to continue legal habits like smoking; the CNA must inform them of the facility's designated smoking area and assist as appropriate.

Question 4

A resident tells the CNA they want to change their roommate. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Listen to the concern and report it to the charge nurse or social worker

Answer

Residents have the right to request room or roommate changes, and the care team must follow up on such requests.

Question 5

What is the role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman?

Accepted Answer

To investigate complaints and advocate for residents' rights

Answer

The ombudsman is an independent advocate who investigates complaints and helps protect the rights of long-term care residents.

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