NNAAP Resident Rights 2

Question 1

Who is legally responsible for making healthcare decisions for a resident who has been determined to be mentally incompetent?

Accepted Answer

The legally designated representative or guardian

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The charge nurse

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The nursing home administrator

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The attending physician

Question 2

A resident asks the nurse aide not to tell his family about a recent fall. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the nurse of both the fall and the resident's request

Answer

Agree to keep it secret to honor his wishes

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Tell the family immediately regardless of his wishes

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Document the fall but do not mention it to anyone

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in resident care?

Accepted Answer

A resident agreeing to a procedure after receiving a clear explanation of it

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A family member signing paperwork upon admission

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The physician ordering a treatment the resident needs

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Staff deciding what care is best for the resident

Question 4

A resident wants to keep personal money in her room. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the decision, as residents have the right to manage their own finances

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Advise against it for safety reasons and refuse

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Lock the money in the nursing station for safekeeping without being asked

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Notify the family to take the money home

Question 5

A resident from a different cultural background refuses to eat certain foods. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report the food preferences to the dietary department so alternatives can be provided

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Encourage the resident to try new foods

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Tell the resident the facility menu cannot be changed

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Inform the family to bring food from home

Question 6

What should a nurse aide do if a resident chooses to practice their religion in their room?

Accepted Answer

Support and accommodate the practice as part of the resident's rights

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Discourage it to maintain a neutral environment

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Ask the charge nurse to evaluate if it is appropriate

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Allow it only if family members are present

Question 7

A resident is being moved to a different room. What right must be protected during this process?

Accepted Answer

The right to receive proper notice and voice concerns about the transfer

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The right to keep the same nurse aide

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The right to refuse all room changes permanently

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The right to choose their new roommate