Legal & Ethical Behaviours 4 Flashcards
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A resident refuses a bath on a particular day. The CNA should:
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and report to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must document the refusal and inform the nurse to ensure proper follow-up.
What is the purpose of an incident report in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To document unexpected events for quality improvement and legal protection
Incident reports document accidents or unusual events to support quality improvement, track patterns, and protect the facility and staff legally.
A CNA notices a colleague is documenting care that was not provided. This is an example of:
Answer: Fraud and falsification of medical records
Documenting care that was not given is fraudulent, legally actionable, and places residents at serious risk of harm.
Which of the following is an example of protecting a resident's right to privacy?
Answer: Closing the curtain and door during perineal care
Closing curtains and doors during intimate care protects the resident's physical and informational privacy.
A family member demands that the CNA share details about another resident's condition. The CNA should:
Answer: Decline and explain that resident information is confidential
Sharing any resident's health information with unauthorized individuals violates HIPAA and the resident's right to privacy.
What should a CNA do if asked by a supervisor to perform a task they believe is unsafe or outside their training?
Answer: Refuse and explain they are not trained or authorized to do it
CNAs have both the right and the responsibility to refuse tasks outside their scope of practice to protect resident safety and their own license.
A resident tells the CNA they feel their rights are being violated by staff. What should the CNA do FIRST?
Answer: Listen to the resident, take the concern seriously, and report it to the charge nurse
The CNA should listen respectfully, validate the resident's concern, and promptly report it to the charge nurse so it can be addressed properly.