WorksheetsNF Unit 2
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
violating a person's rights to be left alone or exposing information about that person without his/her consent
invasion of privacy
involuntary seclusion
false imprisonment
DNR
A CNA's range of function refers to
The nurse's responsibility to the CNA
The administrative assistant's duties during a shift
The tasks a family member can perform for a resident
The tasks a nursing assistant can legally perform
Misappropriation refers to
harming a resident on purpose
handling a resident's belongings in a rough manner
restraining a resident without a physician's order
The deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or improper use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent
Neglect refers to
the failure to provide necessary care or services resulting in harm
the separation of a resident from others
a threat of harm to a person which makes them fearful
purposeful mistreatment that causes harm
Using spoken or written words, pictures or gestures that threaten embarrass or insult a person is called
assault
physical abuse
verbal abuse
battery
While getting supplies from the supply closet, a nursing assistant (CNA) sees another nursing assistant handle a resident roughly during a transfer. Which of the following actions is the nursing assistant legally required to take?
The nursing assistant should confront the other NA about the abuse after she leaves the resident’s room.
The nursing assistant should contact the ombudsman
The CNA should report the abuse immediately to the RN
The nursing assistant should comfort the resident about what has happened after the other NA leaves the room.
A resident has bite marks and scratches that continue to appear that she cannot explain. This could be a sign of
neglect
abuse
negligence
exploitation
A nursing assistant learns that a coworker has offered to provide special care for a resident in exchange for payment. This is an example of
mental abuse
physical abuse
psychological abuse
financial abuse
A nursing assistant who works periodically when full-time staff members are on vacation helps care for residents who have Alzheimer’s disease. On different occasions she noticed that a resident’s bed smells of urine and that her hair is dirty and matted. This could be a sign of
physical abuse
neglect
mental abuse
misappropriation
A resident’s sister gives her favorite nursing assistant a thank you note with a gift card inside it. She tells the nursing assistant that this is a small way of letting him know how much she appreciates his work. The NA does not want to offend the family, and it happens to be a gift card to his favorite restaurant, so he decides to keep it. Which of the following best describes how the nursing assistant should have responded?
The nursing assistant should have contacted the ombudsman for the facility to see if it was appropriate to accept the gift.
The nursing assistant should have reported the gift to the resident council.
The nursing assistant should have stated how thoughtful and thanked the sister, but politely refused the gift.
The nursing assistant should have offered to reimburse the sister for the cost of the gift before accepting it.
Under federal law all long term care facilities are required to have an ombudsman whose role is
to be a legal advocate for residents and help them with their complaints
visit the nursing facilities and investigate the nurse's complaints about the residents
survey a nursing center for eligibility of license or certification
Can prevent a resident from leaving the center
The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA) is a
state law
state agency
federal law
federal agency
Threatening to touch the person's body without the person's consent, causing them to be fearful of harm is called
assault
battery
false imprisonment
defamation
Restraining a person's freedom of movement is
assault
battery
defamation
false imprisonment
Your resident has dementia and is confused about person, place and time. You tell him you are a nurse when he asks to speak with the nurse. This is
negligence
fraud
invasion of privacy
malpractice
The CNA giving you shift report states Mr Jackson is a DNR. While caring for him you would not
continue life prolonging treatments if he has a cardiac arrest
need to ask about a living will
start CPR
be ready to resuscitate if there is a cardiac arrest on your shift
Which of the following is a signed and dated document that appoints someone to make medical decisions for a person in the event that he or she is unable to do so?
A living will
An advanced directive
A durable power of attorney for healthcare
A will
What is the law that helps to define the nursing assistant's scope of practice?
NATCEP
OBRA
HIPAA
HITECH
Which of the following statements is true of a living will?
A living will goes into effect when a resident dies and leaves a large estate that needs to be distributed.
A living will is a document that states the medical care a resident wants or does not want if he becomes unable to make those decisions.
A living will helps a resident decide who will manage his financial affairs when he is no longer able to do that.
A living will is an important part of a resident’s wishes regarding his inheritance.
The term misappropriation means
Harming a resident purposefully
Unlawfully restraining a resident
Handling a resident’s possessions roughly
The deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or improper use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent
The term range of function relates to:
The duties that a clergy person is allowed to provide to a resident
The tasks a healthcare provider can legally perform
The tasks a family member can perform for a resident
The responsibilities an administrative assistant can carry out during a shift
A resident who is confined to bed requires special care. Which of the following is a task performed by a nursing assistant?
changing the IV tubes
Changing a sterile dressing
Helping with the use of a bedpan
Giving the resident some Tylenol he has been waiting for.
Professional behavior and appearance can help a nursing assistant earn the respect of others. Which of the following is not considered professional?
Making up vital signs rather than completing them correctly after all no one is watching me do them
Providing truthful observations and documentation
Avoiding wearing nail extensions when providing care for people.
Giving all residents quality care regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, or medical condition.
A new nursing assistant is working his first day at his new job. He has been asked to insert a resident's feeding tube. Which of the following would be his best response?
The nursing assistant should do his best to perform the procedure since he wants to make a good first impression in his new job.
The nursing assistant should ask another nursing assistant to show him how.
The nursing assistant should explain that it is beyond his scope of practice and is not listed in his job description.
The nursing assistant should ask a coworker to do it so that he can watch and learn how to do it next time.
Which of the following is within the range of function of nurse aide work?
Supervise other nurse aides
Assist with sterile procedures
Assist with the collection of specimens
Take oral or telephone orders from a physician.
Mr. Martin was very pleased with the care that you have given him today, he wants to give you $50 as a tip. What do you do?
Take the money
Be respectful and turn down the offer
Take the money and give it to your supervisor
Tell Mr. Smith that he is ridiculous for offering to give you money for his care.
Who supervises nurse aide tasks?
The physician
Another Nurse aide
a licensed nurse
the medical director
In regards to the NC badge law, when providing healthcare to a patient, the healthcare practitioner should wear ID displaying what?
Name and years of service
Name only
Name and credentials
Name and date of birth
You have threatened to hit Mr. Brown and now he feels scared and fearful. You could be charged with:
Physical Abuse
Negligence
Assault
Battery
Answering the call light in a timely manner does all of the following except:
help prevent falls
Improve relationships between coworkers
Improve relationships between resident/family and staff
Increase resident/family confidence in the staff's ability to care for the needs of the resident.
What was the name of the legislation in 1987 that was passed that established the Resident's bill of rights?
OBRA
The constitution
HIPPA
Murphy's law
Savannah received a verbal warning from her supervisor for wearing a:
clean, ironed, and well fitted uniform, but it wasn’t matching colors.
lot of very pretty jewelry.
clean uniform but last year’s style.
Blue watch.
Which can cause allergy problems for a resident when worn by a CNA?
A homemade knitted name tag
Perfume or after shave
Unscented hand lotion
Hand sanitizer
A CNA with long hair should wear it:
Down & straight
Down & curly
Up off shoulders and away from face
It doesn’t matter as long as it is clean
Mary, a new C.N.A, did not pull the curtain before changing her resident’s clothing. Which legal parameter did Mary commit?
Negligence
Malpractice
Invasion of Privacy
False imprisonment
The charge nurse put physical restraints on an elderly patient without an authorization from the doctor. What legal parameter has been committed?
Malpractice
False Imprisonment
Assault
Invasion of Privacy
Which of the following is a false statement that causes a resident’s reputation to become damaged?
Defamation
Fraud
Battery
Assault
Mary, a CNA, committed _______ when she told a resident she was a RN.
False Imprisonment
Liable
Slander
Fraud
Kady, a C.N.A. student, grabs her resident and slaps him as punishment for wandering into rooms he doesn’t belong. What could she be charged with?
Battery
Assault
Slander
Nothing, because she is a student
If a CNA suspects a resident has been abused what should he/she do?
A CNA can’t do anything. You have to be a nurse.
Report it to the Charge Nurse.
Take a statement from the resident.
Tell the resident to report it to the Director of Nursing
A resident has unexplained bruises, irrational fears, is aggressive and has paranoid behaviors. What may be happening to this resident?
Nightmares
Abuse
Poor appetite
Pain after Physical Therapy
Instead of the term “practice”, what phrase has the BON reserved for CNA’s?
Range of function
Area of function
Area of ability
Range of ability
If a CNA abuses their residents he/she will be labeled a perpetrator and their name is posted:
On the National HOSA warning list
On the National Practitioner Data Bank
On the county nursing home websites
On the school personnel record
Kalen, a CNA, giving a resident medications is an example of:
Assault and Battery
Malpractice
Her expected job duties
False Imprisonment
Healthcare legal issues typically involve which type of law?
Criminal
Justice
Civil
Legal
Call signals/lights are:
Distractions because some residents ring the bell all day
Nothing to worry about if it’s not your resident
Everyone’s responsibility even if it’s not your resident
Noise and interruptions
During a Resident Care Conference, Taylor, a CNA should:
Voice complaints about the resident
Share care suggestions
Talk about how hard she has been working
Look on her phone
Where should healthcare members discuss resident information?
In the residents room with visitors
In the break room while eating lunch
In a confidential place
In the cafeteria
Where should you wear your name tag?
Below your waist
ONLY if you work in the ED
Above your waist to everyone can see it
What name tag?
When should you notify your workplace of an absence?
ASAP or at least an hour before you are scheduled to work
Don’t notify them, they are too busy to talk to you
Right when your shift is suppose to begin
The day after you are absent, that way you can explain the reason in person
Becca just got her first job in December as a CNA and she needs to buy uniforms and shoes. What should she do?
Buy scrubs and shoes with the latest fashion style
Find out what the facility policy is for the dress code
It doesn’t matter what she wears as long as she can do a good job
Quickly order some holiday scrubs and matching shoes
______ makes the CNA’s work assignment.
Another CNA
A licensed nurse
A physician
A Director of Nursing
What should you do at the end of every shift?
Notify the supervisor of unfinished assignments
Leave without telling anyone
Ignore any all signals right before you clock out so you and leave on time
Change clothes and get ready to go out
Not reporting abuse is considered:
Caring
Aiding and Abetting
Responsible
Always the best
What is the term for the unauthorized use of a resident's personal belongings or money?
Neglect
Fraud
Malpractice
Misappropriation
A nursing assistant overhears a coworker making false statements about a resident's health condition. This is an example of:
Defamation
Negligence
Battery
Invasion of Privacy
Which of the following actions is considered a violation of a resident's right to privacy?
Discussing the resident's condition with the healthcare team
Sharing the resident's medical information with family without consent
Documenting the resident's care accurately
Providing care in a private setting
