Professional Ethics and Standards Flashcards
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Which of the following is considered elder abuse?
Answer: Withholding food or medication as punishment
Withholding food, water, or medication as a form of control or punishment constitutes elder abuse.
An aide notices a client has bruising inconsistent with the reported explanation. The aide should:
Answer: Report the observations to the supervisor without delay
Unexplained or inconsistent bruising is a potential abuse indicator and must be reported immediately.
The ethical concept of justice in healthcare primarily refers to:
Answer: Distributing care resources fairly and without discrimination
Justice means providing equitable, non-discriminatory care to all clients regardless of background.
A healthcare worker who uses a client's personal information to access their bank account is committing:
Answer: Identity theft and financial elder abuse
Using a client's personal information for financial gain is identity theft and constitutes elder financial abuse.
Which action demonstrates respect for a client's cultural and religious beliefs?
Answer: Asking the client about food preferences and religious practices before care
Asking about and accommodating individual cultural and religious preferences demonstrates culturally competent care.
A home health aide is asked by a client's neighbor about the client's diagnosis. The aide should:
Answer: Decline to discuss the client's health information
Client health information is confidential and must never be shared with unauthorized individuals.
A client has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. If the client stops breathing, the aide should:
Answer: Follow the DNR order and call 911 to report the situation
A valid DNR order must be honored; the aide should call 911 and follow emergency protocols without initiating CPR.