NNAAP Resident Rights

Question 1

A resident asks the nurse aide to leave the room while she gets dressed. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Leave the room and respect the resident's privacy

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Insist on staying to ensure safety

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Ask the charge nurse for permission first

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Explain that it is against facility policy

Question 2

Which of the following is a fundamental right of all nursing home residents under federal law?

Accepted Answer

The right to be free from abuse and neglect

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The right to choose their own roommate

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The right to refuse all medications

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The right to leave the facility at any time without notice

Question 3

A resident tells the nurse aide he does not want a bath today. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Report the refusal and respect his decision

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Give the bath anyway since it is scheduled

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Tell him he must bathe for infection control reasons

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Ask family members to convince him

Question 4

What does the term 'dignity' mean in the context of resident care?

Accepted Answer

Treating residents with respect and honoring their self-worth

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Keeping residents clean and well-groomed only

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Following all care plan instructions exactly

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Keeping residents safe from falls

Question 5

A resident wants to see the contents of her medical record. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse, as the resident has a right to access her records

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Tell her that records are confidential and cannot be shared

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Bring the records to the resident immediately

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Ask the resident's family for permission first

Question 6

Which action by a nurse aide violates a resident's right to privacy?

Accepted Answer

Discussing the resident's condition in the hallway

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Knocking before entering a room

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Closing the curtain during personal care

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Asking the resident's permission before touching them

Question 7

A resident expresses concern that her call light is not being answered quickly enough. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Apologize, listen to her concern, and report it to the charge nurse

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Explain that staff are very busy

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Tell her to only use the call light for emergencies

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Reassure her without reporting the complaint