Resident Rights and Ethics Flashcards

A resident tells the nursing assistant that another staff member hit them last week. What should the NA do?

Answer: Report the allegation immediately to the supervisor

Allegations of abuse must be reported immediately to a supervisor; NAs are mandatory reporters and cannot delay or self-investigate.

Which of the following is an example of financial abuse of a resident?

Answer: Borrowing money from a resident with no intention to repay it

Taking or borrowing money from a resident without intending to repay constitutes financial exploitation and is a form of abuse.

A resident has the right to file a grievance without:

Answer: Fear of retaliation or punishment

Residents have the right to voice grievances freely and must be protected from any form of retaliation for doing so.

Neglect of a nursing facility resident is best described as:

Answer: Failure to provide necessary care, resulting in harm or risk of harm

Neglect is the failure to fulfill caregiving obligations, which can cause physical or emotional harm to the resident.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program exists to:

Answer: Advocate for the rights and quality of life of residents

Ombudsmen advocate for residents in long-term care settings, helping resolve complaints and protecting their rights.

A nursing assistant notices a resident has unexplained bruising on their arms. The BEST action is to:

Answer: Report the observation to the nurse immediately

Unexplained injuries are a possible sign of abuse and must be reported to the nurse immediately for assessment.

Which behavior by a nursing assistant constitutes emotional abuse of a resident?

Answer: Threatening to withhold a meal if the resident doesn't cooperate with care

Threatening to withhold basic needs as punishment is emotional abuse and violates the resident's rights.