HHA Patient Rights and Ethics 5

Question 1

Financial exploitation of a client involves:

Accepted Answer

Misusing the client's money or property

Answer

Stealing or misusing a client's money or property is financial exploitation, a form of abuse.

Question 2

A client from a different culture has specific dietary customs. The HHA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect and accommodate cultural preferences when possible

Answer

Respecting cultural and religious preferences is part of dignified, ethical care.

Question 3

The principle of beneficence in care means:

Accepted Answer

Acting in the client's best interest

Answer

Beneficence means acting to benefit and promote the well-being of the client.

Question 4

Neglect of a client can include:

Accepted Answer

Failing to provide needed food, hygiene, or care

Answer

Withholding basic needs such as food, hygiene, or care is neglect.

Question 5

A client confides personal information and asks the HHA to keep it secret, but it indicates self-harm risk. The HHA should:

Accepted Answer

Report the safety concern to the supervisor

Answer

Safety concerns override confidentiality and must be reported to protect the client.

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