Resident's Rights Flashcard

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The purpose of the Resident's Bill of Rights is to:

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Insure dignity and respect to residents in long term care facilities

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Which of the following is included in the Resident's Bill of Rights? Options: To be given privacy when receiving care, To be told the cost of services, to send and receive mail, All of the above

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All of the above

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When a resident is admitted to a long term care facility, he should be: Given a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, Referred to by his room number, Kept in his room alone until he has time to adjust, All of the above

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Given a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights

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An example of a violation of the resident's right to confidentiality would be: Discussing the resident's condition during a staff conference, Reporting an observation to the nurse, Discussing the resident's condition in a crowded elevator, Writing the resident's temperature on a piece of paper

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Discussing the resident's condition in a crowded elevator

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What is your best response when a resident complains about a LTCF? Options: Call the family and ask them to transfer the resident, Listen to the resident carefully and report the complaint to the nurse, Help the resident write a letter of complaint to the nurse, Listen to the resident then explain that some things cannot be changed

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Listen to the resident carefully and report the complaint to the nurse

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When a resident feels his rights have been violated, the resident has the right to:

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File a grievance

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When preparing the resident to take part in activities, it is important to:

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Ask the resident which activity he would like to attend.

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What is the best response when you see a nursing assistant abusing a confused resident?

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Report this to your supervisor

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You hear a housekeeper cursing at a resident because of a mess on the floor. You should:

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Report this information to your supervisor

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You can assist residents in maintaining dignity and self-worth by: Allowing residents to make choices whenever possible

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Allowing residents to make choices whenever possible