UNAR Resident Rights and Ethics

Question 1

What are basic resident rights in long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Privacy, dignity, freedom from abuse, self-determination, and access to personal belongings

Answer

Residents have no specific rights

Answer

Only the right to food

Answer

Only the right to visitors

Question 2

What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regarding CNAs?

Accepted Answer

Federal legislation establishing training requirements, competency evaluation, and registry listing for CNAs

Answer

A budget law with no CNA provisions

Answer

Only a state law

Answer

A hospital regulation

Question 3

What is informed consent in the CNA's role?

Accepted Answer

The CNA explains care procedures before performing them and respects the resident's right to refuse

Answer

CNAs obtain surgical consent

Answer

Consent is only needed from family

Answer

CNAs do not need consent for any procedures

Question 4

What constitutes abuse and neglect in long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Physical harm, emotional harm, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, and failure to provide necessary care

Answer

Only physical hitting

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Only withholding food

Answer

Abuse does not occur in care facilities

Question 5

What is a resident's right regarding personal choices?

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to make decisions about their own care, schedules, and daily activities

Answer

Staff decide everything for residents

Answer

Residents must follow all facility rules

Answer

Personal choice is a privilege, not a right

Question 6

What is HIPAA's impact on CNA practice?

Accepted Answer

CNAs must protect resident health information and only discuss it with authorized care team members

Answer

HIPAA does not apply to CNAs

Answer

CNAs can share any information

Answer

Only nurses follow HIPAA