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

Federal and state laws protect residents' rights to privacy, dignity, and self-determination in care settings.

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

OBRA established minimum federal requirements for CNA training (75 hours), competency testing, and state registry maintenance.

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

While CNAs do not obtain formal medical consent, they must explain care activities and respect refusal.

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

Abuse and neglect take many forms; CNAs are mandated reporters who must report suspected abuse immediately.

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

Self-determination means residents maintain control over personal decisions to the greatest extent possible.

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