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

Answer

Residents have the right to send and receive personal mail unopened; opening it without permission violates their privacy rights.

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

Answer

Residents have the right to be free from discrimination and to have grievances taken seriously and reported promptly.

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

Answer

Residents have the right to the least restrictive environment, meaning their independence should be maximized while providing appropriate care.

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

Answer

The nurse aide should not share medical information with family; only authorized staff may release health information and only with the resident's consent.

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

Answer

Offering choices in daily activities, even small ones like clothing, promotes autonomy and preserves the resident's sense of control.

NNAAP - National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Practice Test

NNAAP - National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Practice Test

NNAAP Resident Rights 3