CSA Resident Rights & Advocacy 5

Question 1

A resident wishes to vote in an upcoming election. The facility must:

Accepted Answer

Assist the resident in exercising their right to vote, including arranging absentee ballots

Answer

Residents retain their right to vote, and facilities must assist with arrangements such as absentee ballots or transportation.

Question 2

Which document legally designates another person to make healthcare decisions when a resident loses capacity?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy) designates a specific person to make medical decisions on behalf of an incapacitated individual.

Question 3

Staff discover that a resident's nephew has been withdrawing money from the resident's bank account without consent. This is:

Accepted Answer

Financial abuse requiring mandatory reporting to Adult Protective Services

Answer

Unauthorized use of a resident's financial resources is financial abuse and must be reported to APS and facility management.

Question 4

A resident's care plan indicates a low-sodium diet, but the resident asks for salty snacks. After education on risks, the resident still insists. The appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Honor the informed request, update the care plan, and document the discussion

Answer

An informed resident with decision-making capacity may choose to deviate from recommended diet; staff must document and update the care plan accordingly.

Question 5

Federal law requires nursing facilities to post the contact information for which agency in a visible location?

Accepted Answer

The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program

Answer

Facilities are federally required to visibly post the Long-Term Care Ombudsman contact information so residents and families can easily access advocacy resources.

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CSA Resident Rights & Advocacy 5