Question 1

Courteous and dignified resident care includes which of the following?&#10;A) Showering the person with no more than 3 other persons&#10;B) Choosing the doctor for the client&#10;C) Making sure that the person is neat and clean&#10;D) Inspecting the person's drawers and closets

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that a person is neat and clean is a fundamental aspect of providing courteous and dignified care. It respects the individual's personal hygiene and dignity.

Question 2

You are going to give a resident a bath. Which will protect the person's privacy?&#10;A) Opening window shades so that the person can see outside&#10;B) Opening the door to the person's room so that you can hear if you are needed&#10;C) Closing the privacy curtain&#10;D) Asking the person to cover their chest with their hands

Accepted Answer

Closing the privacy curtain helps to protect the person's privacy by ensuring that others cannot see into the area where the person is receiving their bath.

Question 3

An ombudsman does which of the following?&#10;A) Provides resident care.&#10;B) Protects visitor's health and safety.&#10;C) Protects nursing staff rights.&#10;D) Investigates resident complaints.

Accepted Answer

An ombudsman investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, to ensure their rights and well-being are protected.

Question 4

Protecting the right to privacy involves which of the following?&#10;A) Keeping information about the person written on the board on the wall&#10;B) Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given&#10;C) Exposing only the body part involved in the treatment procedure&#10;D) Asking the roommate to look the other way when providing care

Accepted Answer

Exposing only the body part involved in the treatment procedure is a practice that protects the right to privacy by minimizing exposure and maintaining the dignity of the individual receiving care.

Question 5

The willful infliction or harm of another person is:&#10;A) assault.&#10;B) defamation.&#10;C) battery.&#10;D) abuse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The willful infliction or harm of another...

Question 6

While performing a task, a nursing assistant harmed a person. Which is correct?&#10;A) The nursing assistant will be terminated.&#10;B) The nursing assistant is not responsible for the harm. The supervising nurse is responsible.&#10;C) The nursing assistant will be held to the standard of care of other nurses.&#10;D) Harm can occur from what a person does or fails to do.

Accepted Answer

Harm can indeed occur from actions taken or not taken, reflecting the principle that both acts of commission and omission can result in harm to a patient. This is a fundamental concept in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of both proactive and preventive care.

Question 7

Which is considered to be a source for standards of care?&#10;A) Newspaper&#10;B) Blog or chat room&#10;C) The nurse's directions&#10;D) Job descriptions

Accepted Answer

Job descriptions often outline the specific duties, responsibilities, and competencies required for a position, including adherence to standards of care within a professional context. Standards of care are formal guidelines that dictate how certain situations should be handled in a healthcare setting, and job descriptions can reflect these standards by specifying the quality and manner of care that is expected from a professional in their role.

Question 8

Which statement about domestic abuse is correct?&#10;A) It only happens in the home by the partner.&#10;B) Usually just one type of abuse is present.&#10;C) The abuser has power and control over the victim.&#10;D) It does not typically become a safety issue.

Accepted Answer

Domestic abuse involves a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. This can happen through physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological actions or threats. It's not confined to physical violence and can occur in various environments, not just the home. It often involves multiple forms of abuse, not just one, and it is a significant safety issue for the victim.

Deck 2: Resident Rights, Ethics, and Laws