PCA Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

Question 1

What should a PCA do if a patient shares personal information that could indicate abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Report the information immediately to the appropriate supervisor or authority.

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Keep the information confidential and take no further action.

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Document the information in the patient’s file but do not report it.

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Confront the suspected abuser directly.

Question 2

What is the PCA’s responsibility when a patient asks for help outside of their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and inform the patient that the task is not within their scope of practice.

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Attempt to provide the help to satisfy the patient.

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Ignore the request and walk away.

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Call a family member of the patient to handle it.

Question 3

How should a PCA handle confidential information about a patient?

Accepted Answer

Discuss it only with authorized personnel involved in the patient’s care.

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Share it with family members without the patient’s consent.

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Talk about it with colleagues in public areas.

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Post it on social media to seek advice.

Question 4

What should a PCA do if a patient refuses care but the care is essential for their well-being?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient’s decision and inform the supervisor or healthcare provider.

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Force the patient to accept the care.

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Ignore the patient’s refusal and proceed with the care.

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Threaten the patient with consequences if they refuse.

Question 5

If a PCA makes a mistake while providing care, what is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Report the mistake immediately to the supervisor and document it according to protocol.

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Ignore the mistake and hope it goes unnoticed.

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Blame another team member for the error.

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Attempt to fix the mistake without informing anyone.