Resident Rights and Safety Flashcards
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A resident refuses to take their scheduled medication. What should the nursing assistant do?
Answer: Respect the refusal and report it to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse treatment; the nursing assistant must honor this and report it to the nurse for follow-up.
Which action best protects a resident's right to privacy during personal care?
Answer: Closing the curtain and explaining each step before touching
Closing the curtain and explaining care beforehand respects both privacy and dignity.
A resident tells you they want to file a complaint about their care. What is the nursing assistant's responsibility?
Answer: Inform the resident of their right to contact the ombudsman
Residents have the right to voice grievances and must be informed they can contact the long-term care ombudsman.
A resident with dementia wanders toward an exit door. What is the safest immediate action?
Answer: Gently redirect the resident away from the exit and notify the nurse
Gentle redirection protects safety while preserving dignity, and the nurse must be notified to address the wandering risk.
Which of the following is considered a physical restraint requiring physician order?
Answer: A full side rail raised on both sides of the bed
Full bilateral side rails are classified as restraints because they prevent the resident from freely exiting the bed.
A resident asks the nursing assistant to keep a secret about abuse from another staff member. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the abuse immediately as a mandatory reporter
CNAs are mandatory reporters and must immediately report all suspected or disclosed abuse, regardless of confidentiality requests.
A resident's family member demands to see their loved one's medical chart. What should the nursing assistant do?
Answer: Direct them to the charge nurse or administrator
Medical record access requests from family must be handled by authorized staff who can verify consent and legal authority.