Quiz 1 (Resident's Rights)

A resident has not been informed about how much a medical procedure will cost and what her options are. Which of the following Resident's Rights is being violated?

• The right to have the best quality of life possible

• The right to be fully informed about rights and services

• The right to have a privacy and confidentiality

• The right to visits

A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room.

• Let her husband visit in private

• Explain that the door must remain open for resident's safety

• The resident may be in danger, notify the charge nurse

• Stay with the coup while they visit

A resident does not have the right to refuse medications if it will make their condition worsen.

• True

• False

Using terms of endearment such as honey, sweetie, or dear will help build relationships with residents.

• True

• False

Spying on residents to make sure they are safe is not invading a resident's right to privacy.

• True

• False

Whose job is it to be aware of and help advocate for resident's rights?

• Nursing Assistant

• Every Staff Member

• Ombudsman

• Charge Nurse

Talking to CNAs in different departments about your residents is not in violation of resident's right because it helps to talk to others in your same position. 

• True

• False

Demanding that all residents attend Sunday's church services is an effective way to prevent feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety due to a lack of meaningful activities.

• True

• False

What is the appropriate course of action if a diabetic resident consistently chooses to eat only dessert during lunch and dinner?

• Call their family to inform them the resident has been consuming a lot of sweets

• Report this information to the charge nurse

• You shouldn't do anything; it is their choice

• Scold the resident and explain what poor eating habits will do to them

A resident can voice a grievance regarding poor care to OSHA.

• True

• False