Legal & Ethical Behaviours 4 Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a resident's legal right under the Residents' Bill of Rights?
Answer: The right to be free from abuse and neglect
Freedom from abuse and neglect is a fundamental legal right protected under the Residents' Bill of Rights in all long-term care facilities.
A resident tells a CNA they want to update their advance directive. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Inform the nurse so the appropriate steps can be taken
The CNA should notify the nurse, who can then connect the resident with the appropriate resources such as social services or legal counsel.
What is the legal term for making a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation?
Answer: Slander
Slander refers to false spoken statements that harm a person's reputation, while libel involves written false statements.
A CNA finds a resident's wallet and keeps money from it, intending to return it later. This is an example of:
Answer: Financial exploitation or theft
Taking money from a resident's belongings, even temporarily, constitutes financial exploitation and is illegal and unethical.
Which behavior by a CNA demonstrates respect for a resident's autonomy?
Answer: Allowing the resident to choose their own clothing each day
Allowing residents to make daily choices like clothing selection respects their autonomy and dignity as individuals.
A CNA overhears a coworker making derogatory comments about a resident's ethnicity. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Report the behavior to the supervisor as a form of verbal abuse
Derogatory comments based on ethnicity constitute verbal abuse and must be reported to the supervisor to protect the resident and uphold facility standards.
When a CNA performs a task they were not trained to do and a resident is harmed, this may be considered:
Answer: A scope of practice violation and potential negligence
Performing tasks outside one's training or scope of practice can result in legal liability for negligence and harm to the resident.