- Health Care Assistant Patient Rights and Communication Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A resident asks the HCA not to discuss their health information with their visiting sibling. What should the HCA do?
Answer: Respect the resident's request and inform the care team of the communication boundary
A capable resident's right to control their health information is protected by privacy legislation and must be respected and communicated to the care team.
Which of the following best describes the right to 'dignity of risk' in resident care?
Answer: Residents have the right to take reasonable risks as part of living a meaningful life, even if care providers disagree with the choice
Dignity of risk recognizes that autonomy includes the freedom to make choices that involve manageable personal risk.
A new resident is upset about being placed in long-term care and states 'Nobody asked me what I wanted.' How should the HCA respond therapeutically?
Answer: Sit with the resident, acknowledge their feelings, and invite them to share their preferences so care can be personalized
Acknowledging feelings and inviting the resident to express preferences validates their experience and begins a therapeutic relationship.
What does 'cultural safety' mean in the context of HCA care?
Answer: Providing care that respects each resident's cultural identity and does not impose the dominant culture's values on care practices
Cultural safety goes beyond surface accommodations to require genuine respect for and adaptation to each resident's cultural values, norms, and care expectations.
A resident tells you they are planning to discharge themselves against medical advice. What should the HCA do?
Answer: Notify the nurse immediately while keeping the resident informed and calm; the nurse will ensure the resident understands the risks and documents the decision
Immediate nursing notification is required so the team can advise the resident of risks and document their decision; HCAs do not physically restrain capable adults.
What is the HCA's responsibility when a resident expresses a complaint about their care?
Answer: Listen respectfully, document the complaint, report it to the supervisor, and ensure the resident knows how to access the formal complaint process
All complaints must be taken seriously, documented, reported, and the resident must be informed of their right to a formal process.