- Health Care Assistant Patient Rights and Communication Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under which circumstances may an HCA enter a resident's room without knocking?
Answer: Only in a genuine emergency where immediate safety is at risk
Knocking and waiting for acknowledgement respects the resident's privacy and dignity; only a genuine emergency justifies entering without permission.
A resident with a developmental disability requires a medical procedure. Who typically provides consent if the person lacks the capacity to do so?
Answer: A Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) such as a legal guardian, attorney for personal care, or family member according to the provincial hierarchy
When a person lacks capacity, a legally designated SDM from the provincial hierarchy (guardian, attorney, nearest relative) provides consent.
What should an HCA do if they observe another staff member treating a resident in a disrespectful or abusive manner?
Answer: Intervene to stop the behaviour if safe to do so, ensure the resident's safety, and report the incident to the supervisor immediately and in writing
Witnessing abuse requires immediate intervention (if safe), resident safety assurance, and formal reporting; delay or informal approaches risk further harm.
A capable resident requests to see their own health record. What is the correct HCA response?
Answer: Acknowledge the request and direct the resident to the nurse or administrator who will facilitate access according to facility policy
Residents have a legal right to access their own records; HCAs facilitate this by directing to the appropriate person per facility policy.
What does 'least restraint' philosophy mean in practice for HCAs?
Answer: All alternatives to physical or chemical restraint must be documented and attempted before any restraint is considered or ordered
Least restraint philosophy requires systematic exploration and documentation of all alternatives before restraint is ever considered.
A resident who is Indigenous mentions feeling dismissed when traditional healing practices are raised with the care team. How should the HCA respond?
Answer: Validate the resident's experience, express genuine interest in their practices, and advocate with the team to include traditional healing in the care plan where appropriate
Cultural safety for Indigenous residents includes advocating for inclusion of traditional healing and spiritual practices in the care plan.