Question 1

You are responsible for the care you give.To provide quality care:&#10;A)Follow agency policy only when completing a task you have not done before.&#10;B)Refuse to mop the floor that is wet since it is not your normal routine.&#10;C)Reprimand a person who is disrespectful to you so that they will not be able to get away with it.&#10;D)Maintain good work ethics.

Accepted Answer

Maintaining good work ethics is essential to providing quality care. Following agency policy is important, but it should be followed at all times, not just when completing a task for the first time. Refusing to do a task that is part of your job responsibilities is not acceptable. Reprimanding someone who is disrespectful is not professional and can escalate the situation.

Question 2

A nurse asks you to inspect a person's closet and drawers.To protect yourself,you should:&#10;A)Refuse to do it&#10;B)Ask the nurse to do it instead&#10;C)Ask a co-worker to be present with you during the inspection&#10;D)Ask the family to inspect the closet and drawers themselves

Accepted Answer

Asking a co-worker to be present during the inspection helps ensure your safety by having another person as a witness. Refusing to do it or asking someone else to do it may not be feasible in some circumstances, and asking the family to inspect it themselves may not be appropriate.

Question 3

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a&#10;A)State law&#10;B)Nurse practice act&#10;C)Federal law&#10;D)Criminal law

Accepted Answer

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a federal law that establishes regulations for nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. It addresses various issues related to nursing home care, such as resident rights, quality of care standards, staff training and qualifications, and enforcement measures for non-compliance.

Question 4

You are responsible for protecting the resident's rights.

Accepted Answer

As a caregiver or healthcare provider, it is your duty to protect the residents' rights in a long-term care facility. It includes respecting their preferences, safeguarding their privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and providing them with appropriate care, among other things.

Question 5

You are going to give a resident a bath.Which will not protect the person's privacy?&#10;A)Opening window shades so that the person can see outside&#10;B)Closing the door to the person's room&#10;C)Closing the privacy curtain&#10;D)Draping the person to avoid exposure

Accepted Answer

Opening the window shades may expose the person to outsiders or staff walking by, thus not protecting their privacy.

Question 6

The resident can visit with family and friends in private.

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to visit with their family and friends in private.

Question 7

Before entering a person's room,you should&#10;A)Get the person's attention&#10;B)Knock on the door and wait to be asked in&#10;C)Check to see if the person has visitors&#10;D)Check to see if the person is in the bathroom

Accepted Answer

Knocking on the door and waiting to be asked in shows respect for the person's privacy and personal space. It also ensures that you are not interrupting any private moment they may be having, such as a phone call or changing clothes.

Question 8

Henry Parks is a nursing center resident.Which is the proper way to address him?&#10;A)Mr.Parks&#10;B)Henry&#10;C)Grandpa&#10;D)Sweetie

Accepted Answer

Addressing a nursing center resident by their last name with the title Mr. or Ms. is the most respectful and appropriate way to address them.

Question 9

Which requires nursing assistant training and competency evaluation?&#10;A)Medicare and Medicaid&#10;B)Health maintenance organizations&#10;C)Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987&#10;D)The Older Americans Act

Accepted Answer

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA '87) requires nursing assistant training and competency evaluation for individuals working in certified Medicare and Medicaid facilities.

Question 10

Every person has the right to refuse treatment regardless of what the doctor suggests.

Accepted Answer

This is a basic principle of medical ethics and patient autonomy. Patients have the right to make their own decisions about their medical care, including the right to refuse treatment. Of course, there may be consequences to their decision, such as worsening health or increased risk of harm, but ultimately it is their choice. There are some exceptions, such as in cases of emergency or if the patient is deemed mentally incompetent, but these are limited situations.

Question 11

A student wants to observe a treatment.The person's consent is not needed because the observer is a student.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A student wants to observe a treatment.The...

Question 12

An ombudsman does the following except&#10;A)Provide a person's care&#10;B)Protect a person's health and safety&#10;C)Protect a person's rights&#10;D)Investigate a person's complaints

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ombudsman does the following except&#10;A)Provide a...

Question 13

A person has the right to be free from involuntary seclusion.An example of involuntary seclusion would be:&#10;A)Having the person sleep in their room at night&#10;B)Forcing the person to remain in their room during breakfast&#10;C)Allowing the person to talk in the courtyard area during daylight hours&#10;D)Permitting the person to remain in their room while it is being cleaned

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person has the right to be...

Question 14

It is a resident's right to be seen by the facility's main doctor even if the resident prefers someone else.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is a resident's right to be...

Question 15

It is a resident's right to have their privacy and confidentiality maintained of written communications only.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is a resident's right to have...

Question 16

An example of a resident's right is:&#10;A)Right to a job&#10;B)Right to information&#10;C)Right to select their roommate&#10;D)Right to elope

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a resident's right is:&#10;A)Right...

Question 17

An ombudsman&#10;A)Is an RN&#10;B)Promotes the resident's needs and interests&#10;C)Is employed by the nursing center&#10;D)Makes care decisions for the resident

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ombudsman&#10;A)Is an RN&#10;B)Promotes the resident's needs...

Question 18

A resident wants a bath in the evening,not in the morning.The person has the right to make this choice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A resident wants a bath in the...

Question 19

Restraints may be used for disciplining a person who has been using the call light excessively

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restraints may be used for disciplining a...

Deck 2: The Persons Rights