Resident's Rights 4 Flashcards

A resident asks the CNA not to share any information about her health condition with her adult daughter. The CNA should:

Answer: Respect the resident's request and inform the nurse

Residents have the right to privacy and confidentiality; the CNA must respect this request and notify the nurse to update care documentation.

Which action best demonstrates respect for a resident's right to make personal choices?

Answer: Asking the resident what they want to wear each day

Residents retain the right to make everyday personal choices, including what clothing they wear.

A resident who is cognitively intact refuses a scheduled bath. The CNA should:

Answer: Report the refusal and offer an alternative time

Competent residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA must report the refusal and offer alternatives per the care plan.

A resident's roommate complains to the CNA about the resident's overnight visitors. The CNA should:

Answer: Inform the nurse so staff can explore a room change or schedule compromise

Both residents have rights that must be balanced; the nurse and care team must mediate and find a solution.

Under federal law, residents in long-term care facilities have the right to:

Answer: Participate in their own care planning

OBRA regulations guarantee residents the right to participate in developing and revising their care plans.

A resident tells the CNA she feels her rights are being violated. The best first response is to:

Answer: Listen carefully, acknowledge the concern, and report to the charge nurse

CNAs must take residents' grievances seriously, provide a supportive response, and escalate to the nurse immediately.

A resident's family member asks the CNA to read the resident's medical chart for them. The CNA should:

Answer: Refer the family member to the nurse or administrator

Access to medical records must be managed by licensed staff and facility administration; CNAs should redirect family requests appropriately.