INACE Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

Question 1

If a patient asks for assistance with a task that is beyond the scope of a CNA's responsibilities, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Politely explain that the task is outside your scope of practice and inform a nurse.

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Refuse to help and tell the patient they must wait for a nurse

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Agree to help the patient, as you are trying to be helpful.

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Ignore the request and continue with your other duties.

Question 2

What should you do if you suspect a fellow healthcare worker is engaging in abusive behavior towards a patient?

Accepted Answer

Report your concerns to the appropriate supervisor or authority immediately.

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Confront the worker directly and demand they stop.

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Keep it to yourself to avoid causing conflict.

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Tell the patient to ignore the behavior and focus on their care.

Question 3

If a patient refuses a medical procedure, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's right to refuse and inform the nurse or doctor.

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Ignore the refusal and proceed with the procedure.

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Force the patient to comply for their own safety.

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Try to convince the patient by offering incentives.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of sensitive information to unauthorized individuals.

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To protect the healthcare facility from legal issues.

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To allow family members to access the patient’s health records freely.

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To ensure that healthcare workers have unlimited access to patient records.

Question 5

If you witness a situation where a patient is not receiving adequate care, what is your ethical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Report the issue to your supervisor or manager immediately.

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Ignore the situation as it is not your responsibility.

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Wait for the patient to complain about the care they are receiving.

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Attempt to fix the issue yourself without involving anyone else.