Resident Rights & Advocacy Flashcards
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Which of the following is considered a restraint under federal nursing home regulations?
Answer: Side rails raised on both sides of the bed without therapeutic justification
Bilateral full side rails can prevent a resident from voluntarily leaving bed and are classified as a physical restraint.
When must a facility notify a resident or their legal representative of a room or roommate change?
Answer: At least 30 days before, except in emergencies
Federal regulations require at least 30-day advance notice of room or roommate changes unless an emergency exception applies.
A resident's family removes personal belongings from the room without the resident's permission. The aide should:
Answer: Report the situation to the charge nurse as potential financial exploitation
Removing a resident's property without consent may constitute financial exploitation and must be reported to a supervisor.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a nursing facility must provide:
Answer: Reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access for residents with disabilities
The ADA requires facilities to make reasonable accommodations so residents with disabilities can access services and activities equally.
A resident with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order stops breathing. The correct staff action is:
Answer: Follow the DNR order, provide comfort measures, and notify the charge nurse
A valid DNR order must be honored; staff provide comfort care and notify the nurse rather than initiating resuscitation.
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'dignity of risk'?
Answer: Allowing a resident to choose to eat in their room despite isolation concerns
Dignity of risk means allowing residents to make choices that carry some risk rather than removing autonomy in the name of safety.
A resident confides that another staff member has been making demeaning comments about their appearance. This is an example of:
Answer: Verbal/emotional abuse, which must be reported immediately
Demeaning or humiliating comments directed at a resident constitute verbal/emotional abuse and are mandatory report situations.