UNAR Resident Rights and Ethics 2

Question 1

A resident asks the nursing assistant to keep their diagnosis secret from visiting family members. What should the NA do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the resident's wishes and not disclose the information

Answer

Residents have the right to privacy and confidentiality, including control over who receives their health information.

Question 2

Which action by a nursing assistant best demonstrates respect for a resident's dignity?

Accepted Answer

Knocking and waiting for permission before entering the room

Answer

Knocking and waiting respects the resident's privacy and right to control who enters their personal space.

Question 3

A resident refuses to take a prescribed medication. What is the nursing assistant's first responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Report the refusal to the nurse and document it

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse treatment; the NA must report the refusal to the nurse and document it appropriately.

Question 4

Under OBRA regulations, nursing facility residents have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Be free from unnecessary physical and chemical restraints

Answer

OBRA mandates that residents be free from any physical or chemical restraint imposed for discipline or staff convenience.

Question 5

A resident wants to see their own medical records. The nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse so the proper process can be followed

Answer

Residents have the legal right to access their records; the NA should inform the nurse who will facilitate the proper request process.

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test