INACE Professional Ethics and Standards 3

Question 1

A resident from a different cultural background declines certain foods for religious reasons. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the preference and report it to the dietary team

Answer

Respecting cultural and religious food preferences is part of person-centered, ethical care and must be communicated to the dietary team.

Question 2

Which scenario is an example of a nurse aide exceeding their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Changing a sterile wound dressing independently

Answer

Changing a sterile wound dressing requires nursing-level skills and is beyond the certified nurse aide's scope of practice.

Question 3

When a resident's family member asks you to share the resident's latest lab results, you should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the family member to the nurse or physician for that information

Answer

Lab results are confidential medical information; family members should be directed to the licensed nurse or physician.

Question 4

A nurse aide is offered a large cash tip by a grateful resident's family. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and explain facility policy on gifts

Answer

Most facilities prohibit accepting cash or valuable gifts from residents or families; the aide should politely decline per facility policy.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of protecting a resident's dignity during personal care?

Accepted Answer

Explaining each step of care before performing it and draping appropriately

Answer

Explaining care steps and using proper draping protects the resident's dignity, privacy, and autonomy.

(INACE) Illinois Nurse Assistant Competency Exam Practice Test