Question 1

You are walking by a resident room.You hear a nurse shouting at the resident.This is&#10;A)Battery&#10;B)A tort&#10;C)Verbal abuse&#10;D)Neglect

Accepted Answer

Shouting at a resident can be considered verbal abuse, which is a form of mistreatment that violates the resident's rights and can have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental well-being. It is important for healthcare providers to communicate with residents in a respectful, patient-centered manner that promotes dignity and autonomy. Shouting at a resident can also be a sign of poor communication skills or frustration, which should be addressed through education and training.

Question 2

You suspect that a resident is being abused.What should you do?&#10;A)Tell the nurse.&#10;B)Call the police.&#10;C)Talk to the family.&#10;D)Mind your own business.

Accepted Answer

If you suspect that a resident is being abused, it is important to report it to a higher authority such as a nurse. Nurses are mandated reporters and have a legal obligation to report any suspected abuse. Ignoring or not reporting abuse could lead to further harm to the resident and is not acceptable in any circumstance.

Question 3

The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is&#10;A)Assault&#10;B)Defamation&#10;C)Battery&#10;D)Abuse

Accepted Answer

The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is called abuse. Assault refers to the threat of harm, while battery refers to actual physical harm. Defamation involves spreading false statements that harm a person's reputation.

Question 4

Which statement about child abuse is correct?&#10;A)Suspected child abuse must be reported.&#10;B)Only child sexual abuse is reported.&#10;C)The victim must report the abuse.&#10;D)Only parents can report abuse.

Accepted Answer

Suspected child abuse must be reported by anyone who has reasonable cause to believe it is occurring, including teachers, healthcare workers, social workers, etc. It is a legal requirement in many countries to report suspected child abuse.

Question 5

A nursing assistant pinches and pushes a resident.This is&#10;A)Negligence&#10;B)Malpractice&#10;C)Neglect&#10;D)Physical abuse

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse refers to intentionally causing physical harm or injury to a person, which can involve actions such as hitting, pushing, or pinching. This behavior is unacceptable and goes against the nursing assistant's duty to protect and care for the resident.

Question 6

You give wrong information on a job application.This is&#10;A)Libel&#10;B)Slander&#10;C)Defamation&#10;D)Fraud

Accepted Answer

Giving wrong information on a job application is considered fraud because it involves intentionally misrepresenting oneself in order to obtain employment. Libel and slander refer to false statements made about an individual that damage their reputation, and defamation is a general term that encompasses both libel and slander.

Question 7

While performing a task,a nursing assistant harmed a person.Which is incorrect?&#10;A)The nursing assistant was negligent.&#10;B)The nursing assistant is 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.

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Question 8

You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident.What should you do?&#10;A)Talk to the resident.&#10;B)Call the police.&#10;C)Tell the nurse.&#10;D)Mind your own business.

Accepted Answer

It is important to report any suspected abuse or neglect to the nurse in charge, as well as to follow the facility's abuse reporting procedures. Hitting a resident is a serious form of abuse that should not be ignored or tolerated. Reporting the incident to the nurse allows for immediate intervention and protection of the resident's safety and well-being.

Question 9

Threatening to touch a person's body without that person's consent is&#10;A)Assault&#10;B)Battery&#10;C)Invasion of privacy&#10;D)Defamation

Accepted Answer

Assault is the act of threatening or causing fear in someone that physical harm is about to happen. This can include the threat of touching someone's body without their consent. Battery, on the other hand, involves actually touching someone without their consent. Invasion of privacy and defamation are not relevant to this situation.

Question 10

Touching a person without that person's consent is&#10;A)Assault&#10;B)Battery&#10;C)Invasion of privacy&#10;D)Libel

Accepted Answer

Battery is the intentional touching of another person without consent. Assault is the threat of physical harm, but does not necessarily involve physical contact. Invasion of privacy is the violation of someone's right to privacy, but does not involve physical contact. Libel is a written or published false statement that harms a person's reputation.

Question 11

Knowledge of right conduct and wrong conduct is&#10;A)Ethics&#10;B)Torts&#10;C)Civil law&#10;D)Public law

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Question 12

Which statement about domestic abuse is incorrect?&#10;A)It can happen in nursing centers.&#10;B)Usually,just one type of abuse is present.&#10;C)The abuser has power and control over the victim.&#10;D)Fear and harm occur.

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Question 13

A resident did not get to the bathroom in time.She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing.To prevent an accident in the dining room,the nurse makes the resident stay in her room.This is&#10;A)Malpractice&#10;B)Involuntary seclusion&#10;C)Neglect&#10;D)Physical abuse

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Question 14

The resident has the right to decide who can touch his or her body.

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Question 15

In domestic abuse,the abuser is a&#10;A)Caregiver&#10;B)Family member&#10;C)Neighbor&#10;D)Partner

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Question 16

A resident asks you to make out a will.What should you do?&#10;A)Do what the person asks.&#10;B)Refuse,but explain why.Then tell the nurse about the person's request.&#10;C)Call a lawyer for the person.&#10;D)Find out if you will be named in the will.

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Question 17

Which is not a source for standards of care?&#10;A)Textbooks&#10;B)Manufacturer's instructions&#10;C)The nurse's directions&#10;D)Job descriptions

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Question 18

A resident's signal light goes unanswered.The person's son finds him lying on sheets soaked with urine.This is&#10;A)Neglect&#10;B)Emotional abuse&#10;C)Physical abuse&#10;D)Malpractice

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Question 19

Negligence by a professional person is&#10;A)Malpractice&#10;B)Libel&#10;C)Defamation&#10;D)Slander

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Deck 4: Ethics and Laws