STNA Resident Rights and Safety 3

Question 1

What does HIPAA require nursing assistants to do when discussing a resident's condition?

Accepted Answer

Discuss only with those directly involved in the resident's care

Answer

HIPAA's minimum necessary standard requires sharing health information only with those who need it to provide care.

Question 2

A resident asks to go outside alone in cold weather. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Check the care plan and assist per its guidelines, then notify the nurse

Answer

The care plan guides safe activity decisions, balancing autonomy with safety, and the nurse should be informed of any concerns.

Question 3

Which behavior by a CNA constitutes financial abuse of a resident?

Accepted Answer

Borrowing money from a resident with intention to repay

Answer

Borrowing money from a resident is financial exploitation regardless of repayment intent.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a resident's advance directive?

Accepted Answer

To document the resident's wishes for end-of-life care

Answer

An advance directive records a resident's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate them.

Question 5

A resident is found on the floor. After calling for help, what is the CNA's next priority?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the resident and keep them calm until the nurse arrives

Answer

The CNA must stay with the resident to monitor and provide reassurance while preventing further injury until a nurse assesses the situation.

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test