Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A CNA is caring for a resident of a different religion and feels personally conflicted about certain care tasks. The CNA should:
Answer: Provide respectful, competent care and discuss concerns privately with the supervisor
CNAs are obligated to provide care regardless of personal beliefs, but may discuss concerns with a supervisor through proper channels.
Which action by a CNA is an example of maintaining dignity during personal care?
Answer: Exposing only the body area being cleaned and covering the rest
Draping the resident during bathing preserves their privacy and dignity by minimizing unnecessary exposure.
A CNA is reprimanded by a supervisor in front of residents and other staff. The BEST professional response is to:
Answer: Listen calmly and address the concern privately later
Responding calmly and addressing workplace concerns privately reflects professional maturity and maintains a respectful environment.
What does the principle of 'non-maleficence' mean in healthcare ethics?
Answer: Avoid causing harm to the patient
Non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to avoid actions that could harm the patient.
A resident's adult child asks the CNA to share the resident's medical information. The CNA should:
Answer: Direct the family member to speak with the nurse or social worker
CNAs are not authorized to disclose medical information; family inquiries should be directed to the appropriate licensed staff.
Which of the following is TRUE about a CNA's duty to report suspected abuse?
Answer: CNAs are mandated reporters and must report any reasonable suspicion
CNAs are mandated reporters who are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of abuse, not just confirmed incidents.
A CNA is floated to a new unit and assigned tasks they have not been trained to perform. The CNA should:
Answer: Tell the charge nurse they are not trained for those specific tasks
CNAs must inform supervisors when assigned tasks they are not trained for, to protect resident safety and their certification.