Resident Rights and Safety Flashcards
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A resident asks the CNA not to tell their spouse about a new diagnosis. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Honor the resident's confidentiality and inform the nurse of the request
Residents have the right to control their own health information; the nurse should be informed to ensure this preference is respected by all staff.
What is the minimum requirement before applying a restraint in a long-term care facility?
Answer: A physician order plus informed consent from the resident or legal representative
Restraints require a physician order and informed consent; they should be the least restrictive option used only when alternatives have failed.
A resident tells you another resident is hitting them. What is the CNA's first action?
Answer: Ensure the resident's immediate safety and report to the nurse at once
Immediate safety comes first, then prompt reporting to the nurse who will investigate and intervene appropriately.
Which is an example of psychological or emotional abuse?
Answer: Threatening to withhold meals if the resident does not cooperate
Threatening to withhold basic needs is emotional abuse and is strictly prohibited.
What does 'least restrictive environment' mean in long-term care?
Answer: Providing care with the fewest limitations on the resident's freedom
The least restrictive environment principle means maximizing resident freedom and autonomy while still providing necessary safe care.
A resident's room is being searched by staff looking for a missing item. What right may be at risk?
Answer: Right to privacy and personal space
Searching a resident's personal space without consent or proper authority violates their right to privacy.
A resident who uses a wheelchair wants to self-propel to the dining room but it will make them late for the meal. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Allow the resident to self-propel and notify dietary if they will be late
Residents have the right to independence and self-determination; minor schedule adjustments should accommodate their autonomy.