RESIDENT’S RIGHTS

Question 1

When giving care to a client, the nurse aide should
avoid unnecessary exposure of the client in order to
protect the client’s right to

Answer 1

PRIVACY.

Question 2

In giving care according to the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law, the nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 2

PROVIDE PRIVACY DURING THE CLIENT’S PERSONAL CARE.

Question 3

A client wakes up during the night and asks for something to eat. The nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 3

CHECK CLIENT’S DIET BEFORE OFFERING NOURISHMENT.

Question 4

Mr. Jackson is having a phone conversation with
his son. You accidentally pick up the line and hear the
conversation. You should

Answer 4

APOLOGIZE AND HANG UP IMMEDIATELY.

Question 5

Mrs. Featherhat is a Native American who has been diagnosed as near death. Her family wishes to
perform a ceremony with candles and incense. The facility should

Answer 5

ALLOW THE CEREMONY WITH PROPER SAFETY MEASURES.

Question 6

On admission to a nursing home or a long-term care facility, a resident must be given

Answer 6

A COPY OF THE RESIDENT BILL OF RIGHTS.

Question 7

Who should manage the resident’s finances?

Answer 7

THE RESIDENT

Question 8

8. In giving care according to the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 8

PROVIDE PRIVACY DURING THE RESIDENT’S PERSONAL CARE

Question 9

A resident refuses lunch, but about two hours later decides she would like a snack. What is the nurse aide’s best response?

Answer 9

«SURE. LET ME JUST CHECK YOUR DIET AND THEN I’LL BRING SOMETHING TO YOU.»

Question 10

Restraints should be unfastened or released

Answer 10

EVERY 1-2 HOURS

Question 11

Mrs. Parker comes to you, very upset. She tells you that her special pearl bracelet is missing. What should
you do?

Answer 11

REPORT THE MISSING BRACELET TO THE NURSE.

Question 12

The Patient’s Bill of Rights includes

Answer 12

FREEDOM OF CHOICE.

Question 13

When getting ready to dress a client, the nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 13

GIVE THE CLIENT A CHOICE OF WHICH OUTFIT TO
WEAR.

Question 14

A nursing assistant closes the door, pulls curtains between beds, and covers the resident with a bath sheet when giving a bath. This is an example of maintaining a resident’s

Answer 14

PRIVACY

Question 15

Mr. Smith, a 72-year-old male Alzheimer’s patient, has been stopped several times today while wandering from unit. He is ambulatory, but confused and combative. The CNA would first

Answer 15

REDIRECT THE RESIDENT OR PROVIDE
ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY.

Question 16

You are sitting at the dining room table feeding a total care resident. You are talking with the resident, but another CNA who is also feeding a resident keeps trying to talk to you about last night’s party. You should

Answer 16

TELL THE CNA YOU WILL TALK AT BREAK TIME.

Question 17

A nurse aide closes the door, pulls curtains between beds, and covers the resident with a bath sheet when giving a bath. This is an example of maintaining a resident’s

Answer 17

PRIVACY

Question 18

Residents have the right to file a complaint or grievance without fear of punishment. This procedure
is guaranteed by

Answer 18

RESIDENT BILL OF RIGHTS

Question 19

A nurse aide reclines a resident in a geri-chair so the resident cannot attempt to stand. This is a violation of

Answer 19

THE RESIDENT’S RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM RESTRAINTS.

Question 20

Mr. Smith refused to take a bath. The nurse aide bathed him anyway. What resident right was violated?

Answer 20

THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TREATMENT

Question 21

Residents have the right to

Answer 21

HAVE ACCESS TO A TELEPHONE.

Question 22

Hitting, slapping, pinching or kicking is what type of abuse?

Answer 22

PHYSICAL

Question 23

An aide puts a resident in a reclining position in a
geri-chair, so he cannot stand up while the aide takes
care of other residents. This is a violation of resident’s
right to

Answer 23

BE FREE FROM RESTRAINTS

Question 24

A Muslim resident wants to fast all day during the month of Ramadan. What should the facility do?

Answer 24

ASK THE DIETICIAN TO MEET WITH THEM TO PLAN FOR THE MONTH.

Question 25

When assisting a client in resolving grievances, the nurse aide should report the grievance to the

Answer 25

NURSE IN CHARGE.

Question 26

A patient rings for the bedpan while visitors are in the room. The nurse aide should

Answer 26

ASK THE VISITORS TO STEP OUT OF THE ROOM.

Question 27

If a resident refuses a bed bath, what is the best response?

Answer 27

«WHY DON’T YOU THINK ABOUT IT? I’LL CHECK
BACK WITH YOU LATER.»

Question 28

A family member asks the nurse aide what medication the client is receiving. The nurse aide should

Answer 28

REFER THE FAMILY MEMBER TO THE NURSE.

Question 29

Mr. Smith has started yelling after being in a restraint for about two hours. The CNA should

Answer 29

RELEASE THE RESTRAINT, OFFER TOILETING, AND THEN REPOSITION HIM.

Question 30

To help residents, the CNA opens their mail before bringing it to their rooms. This is an example of:

Answer 30

VIOLATING RESIDENTS’ RIGHT TO PRIVACY

Question 31

If a client is sitting in a chair in his room masturbating, the nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 31

LEAVE THE CLIENT ALONE AND PROVIDE PRIVACY.

Question 32

A new resident brings family photos and her favorite lamp with her. What should you say to her?

Answer 32

«HOW NICE! WHERE SHALL WE HANG THE PHOTOS?
DO YOU WANT YOUR LAMP BY YOUR BED?»

Question 33

What happens to the resident’s personal possessions in a long-term facility?

Answer 33

RESIDENTS MAY KEEP AND USE PERSONAL
POSSESSIONS.

Question 34

The nurse aide notices that a client’s mail has been delivered to the client’s room. The nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 34

GIVE THE CLIENT THE UNOPENED MAIL AND OFFER HELP AS NEEDED.

Question 35

A nurse aide refuses to discuss a resident’s condition with a neighbor. Which one of the resident’s rights is being protected

Answer 35

CONFIDENTIALITY

Question 36

Restraints should be unfastened or released

Answer 36

Q1-2 HOURS

Question 37

When a resident is expressing anger, the nurse aide should

Answer 37

LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE RESIDENT’S CONCERNS

Question 38

As you finish your shift, a patient with a history of bowel incontinence has a strong odor. Your responsibility is to

Answer 38

HELP THE ONCOMING NURSE AIDE CHANGE THE PATIENT.

Question 39

If a resident refuses to eat a certain food because of a religious preference, the CNA should

Answer 39

RESPECT THE RESIDENT’S RELIGION AND NOTIFY THE DIETICIAN.

Question 40

Mr. Brown has been a resident in your facility for two years. His wife has broken her hip and will soon be
a resident, too. What is the policy for married couples?

Answer 40

RESIDENTS WITH A SPOUSE OR PARTNER CAN SHARE A ROOM.

Question 41

Respect is demonstrated by the nurse aide for the resident by

Answer 41

ALWAYS LISTENING TO WHAT THE RESIDENT HAS
TO SAY.

Question 42

It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client’s status with

Answer 42

THE STAFF ON THE NEXT SHIFT.

Question 43

A patient tells a nurse aide that the foods on her tray conflict with her religious beliefs. The nurse aide
should

Answer 43

TAKE THE TRAY AWAY AND NOTIFY THE CHARGE NURSE.

Question 44

When your patient needs care, and visitors are in the room, you should

Answer 44

ASK THE VISITORS TO STEP OUT OF THE ROOM WHILE YOU GIVE CARE

Question 45

It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client’s status with

Answer 45

THE STAFF ON THE NEXT SHIFT

Question 46

A new resident refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch. The nurse aide SHOULD

Answer 46

RESPECT THE RESIDENT’S WISHES