NNAAP Resident Rights 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a nurse aide violating a resident's rights?

Accepted Answer

Opening a resident's mail without permission

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Knocking before entering a resident's room

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Offering a resident choices for their daily schedule

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Addressing a resident by their preferred name

Question 2

A resident tells the nurse aide she feels she is being discriminated against because of her age. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully, take her seriously, and report her concern to the charge nurse

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Dismiss the concern and tell her she is being treated like everyone else

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Tell her that age-based policies are standard in long-term care

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Ask the resident's family to address the concern

Question 3

What does 'least restrictive environment' mean for nursing home residents?

Accepted Answer

Residents should have as much freedom and independence as possible while receiving needed care

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Residents should be kept in locked units for safety

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Residents must be restrained if they are a fall risk

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Residents should only move around during supervised activities

Question 4

A resident's family member asks the nurse aide for details about the resident's medical condition. The nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the family member to the nurse or appropriate staff

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Share the information since they are family

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Tell the family to check the medical record themselves

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Refuse to speak with the family at all

Question 5

Which action by a nurse aide promotes a resident's sense of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Asking the resident which shirt they would like to wear today

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Making all care decisions on behalf of the resident

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Completing tasks quickly without involving the resident

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Telling the resident what activities they will participate in

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Resident Bill of Rights in long-term care facilities?

Accepted Answer

To ensure residents are treated with dignity and their rights are protected by law

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To outline staff responsibilities for charting

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To establish visiting hours and facility rules

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To describe the payment process for care

Question 7

A resident who is alert and oriented states that she does not want CPR performed if her heart stops. What should the nurse aide do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the charge nurse immediately and document the stated preference

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Perform CPR anyway since it is standard protocol

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Tell the resident she needs a physician's order to refuse CPR

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Ask the family if they agree with the resident's decision