UNAR Resident Rights and Ethics 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Report the allegation immediately to the supervisor

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Borrowing money from a resident with no intention to repay it

Answer

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

Question 3

A resident has the right to file a grievance without:

Accepted Answer

Fear of retaliation or punishment

Answer

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

Question 4

Neglect of a nursing facility resident is best described as:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program exists to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the rights and quality of life of residents

Answer

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

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test