CNHA Ethics and Legal Issues 2

Question 1

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves what primary function in nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for the rights and quality of life of long-term care residents

Answer

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is federally mandated under the Older Americans Act to investigate complaints and advocate for the rights and interests of nursing home residents.

Question 2

When a nursing home resident is determined to lack decision-making capacity, who is typically authorized to make healthcare decisions on their behalf?

Accepted Answer

A legally appointed guardian or designated healthcare proxy

Answer

A legally appointed guardian or designated healthcare proxy has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for a resident who lacks decision-making capacity.

Question 3

A valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in a nursing home must be:

Accepted Answer

Written, signed by the physician, and consistent with the resident's advance directive or expressed wishes

Answer

A valid DNR order must be in writing, signed by the physician, and reflect the informed wishes of the resident or their authorized surrogate decision-maker.

Question 4

Which federal law protects nursing home employees who report violations of resident rights or care standards from employer retaliation?

Accepted Answer

Section 1150B of the Social Security Act

Answer

Section 1150B of the Social Security Act provides whistleblower protections for employees of long-term care facilities who report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents.

Question 5

A nursing home administrator has an undisclosed financial interest in a pharmacy that supplies medications to their facility. How should this situation be characterized and handled?

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest that must be disclosed to the governing body and managed appropriately

Answer

A financial interest in a supplier creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to the governing body and managed according to the facility's conflict of interest policy.

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

(CNHA) Certified Nursing Home Administrator Practice Test

CNHA Ethics and Legal Issues 2