Standards of Care
Which relates to "residents' rights?
A) the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
B) An ethical code of conduct for how residents must be treated while living in a facility.
C) A rule explaining that resident doctors can tell you what to do.
B) An ethical code of conduct for how residents must be treated while living in a facility.
True or false?
It is important to keep all resident information private.
True
Is it okay to talk about patients health record information with another staff member who is directly involved in the patients care?
Yes
True or false?
Weight loss can be a sign of neglect.
True
What is the purpose of OBRA?
To set minimum requirements for the quality of care, included standardizing the training of nursing assistants.
Which of the following is unethical?
A) having empathy for all residents.
B) being patient with people at your facility.
C) Accepting a gift from a resident.
D) Reporting mistakes that you make on the job.
C) Accepting a gift from a resident
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
To protect the privacy of patients health information
True or false
If a resident is not clean, or smells like urine, it probably just means that they do not like to bathe.
False
What is the minimum number of training hours (according to the federal government) that a nursing assistant must have in order to be certified?
75 Hours
You are introducing yourself to a patient and say the following:
"Hello, my name is _____ and I will be your nurse today."
Why is this a violation of the code of ethics?
A CNA is not a nurse and must never identify themselves as such. This could result in improper care of the patient, as well as a lawsuit and termination.
What are the consequences of violating HIPAA?
Pay a fine, termination, and possibly prison.
True or false?
If a resident wants to make a complaint of abuse, the NA must first confirm that the abuse really occurred.
False
What is "Scope of Practice"?
Scope of practice specifies the tasks that a nursing assistant is legally allowed to perform.
What is ethics?
The knowledge of what is right and wrong.
Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
A) Talking to the patients nurse about their care.
B) Talking to the patients nurse about the patients care while in the lobby.
C) Talking to the patient about their religion, saying that they should believe your religion instead.
B) Talking to the patients nurse about the patients care while in the lobby.
What should a nursing assistant do if they see or suspect that a resident is being abused?
A) Report it to the supervisor and document it at once.
B) Keep watching to make sure that they are correct.
C) Ignore it unless the resident complains about it.
D) Confront the abuser immediately.
A) Report it to the supervisor and document it at once.
What does the acronym OBRA stand for?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
What is "Etiquette'?
The code of proper behavior in a certain setting.
What does the Acronym "HIPAA" stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is a mandated reporter?
Someone who is required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect.