Deck 2: The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

Question 1

A nursing aide fails to serve a special diet to a patient with diabetes. The aide is guilty of

A) professional abandonment.
B) negligence.
C) nothing; it is the fault of the dietician.
D) nothing; it is the fault of the aide's immediate supervisor.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

For which of the following incidents must you make a report?

A) accident on the sidewalk in front of the hospital
B) theft from an employee
C) visitor's accident
D) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Every incident, such as falls, requires a report for which of the following reasons?

A) so that the facts can be gathered to improve safety
B) to add to staff paperwork
C) for the protection of all health care workers
D) to blame the responsible person

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Examples of negligence are

A) when the nursing assistant serves the patient with diabetes a high-calorie, high-carbohydrate diet.
B) when the nursing assistant leaves the patient on the commode and the patient falls when trying to get off.
C) when the nursing assistant does a procedure he/she has never been trained to do.
D) all of the above

Question 5

When an alert, conscious patient who is clear of mind makes a decision you disagree with, you should

A) argue the options with the patient.
B) ignore the patient's decision.
C) honor the patient's decision.
D) all of the above

Question 6

A patient wants to know how another patient is doing after surgery. You should

A) say that everything went fine.
B) exercise good interpersonal skills and keep patient information confidential.
C) say that you will ask the OR nurse.
D) tell the truth.

Question 7

When patients' families or significant others inquire about their condition, the nursing assistant should

A) consult the nursing Kardex and give the correct answer to the key contact.
B) answer only those questions which he/she is certain can be answered correctly.
C) direct all questions about patients and their care to their immediate supervisor.
D) all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is part of a nursing assistant's job description?

A) performing selected day-to-day activities
B) maintaining a functional and aesthetic environment
C) showing consideration of their patients through their behavior
D) all of the above

Question 9

You will need to prioritize your work by

A) reviewing the physical safety needs of the patient.
B) reviewing your assignments.
C) reviewing the nurse's instructions.
D) all of the above

Question 10

Examples of good personal hygiene as used in the health care environment include bathing once a week.

Question 11

A nursing aide should have a physical checkup every month.

Question 12

A patient complains to you about the care he/she is receiving. You should report this to his/her doctor.

Question 13

If you do NOT understand something, you should ask for help from your supervisor.

Question 14

The nursing assistant performs a negligent act and does NOT follow an immediate supervisor's instructions. The nursing assistant is guilty of malpractice.

Question 15

The Patient Care Partnership is a guide for doctors, health caregivers, employees in hospitals, and for patients.