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WorksheetsNursing Ethics and Responsibilities Quiz
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 47mins
What are ethics?
Give an example of a law.
According to OBRA, what is the minimum number of training hours required for nursing assistants?
List 3 signs of neglect.
Give an example of negligence.
What should the NA do if they see or suspect abuse?
What are the typical duties of an ombudsman?
Who can the NA share a resident’s health information with?
What does HIPAA protect?
What is PHI? Give an example.
What are advanced directives?
Why should an NA not accept money or gifts from residents?
The NA will depend on extra income and struggle with her budget.
It is unprofessional and can cause conflict.
It is unfair because not all residents can give gifts.
The NA cannot ask for a salary advance if she gets extra money from residents.
What is the resident assessment system required by OBRA?
Resident information protocols (RIP)
Reporting and recording intake (RRI)
Minimum data set (MDS)
Evaluation implementation form (EIF)
Which of the following is a responsibility of a nursing assistant?
Performing surgical procedures
Prescribing medication
Assisting with daily living activities
Diagnosing conditions
What should an NA do if a resident refuses care?
Leave immediately
Force care
Report to the nurse and document
Ignore and proceed
Which of the following is a responsibility of a nursing assistant (NA)?
Diagnosing illnesses
Performing surgery
Assisting with daily living activities
Prescribing medication
Which of the following is NOT a basic right of residents in a long-term care facility?
The right to be free from abuse and neglect
The right to privacy and confidentiality
The right to receive unnecessary medical treatments
The right to manage their own finances
What should a nursing assistant do if they notice a resident is being mistreated?
Ignore the situation
Report it to the nurse or supervisor immediately
Confront the abuser directly
Wait to see if it happens again
Which of the following is an example of maintaining a resident's dignity?
Ignoring the resident's preferences
Sharing the resident's personal information with other residents
Knocking before entering the resident's room
Discussing the resident's condition loudly in the hallway
Which action demonstrates respect for a resident's privacy?
Discussing the resident's care with visitors
Entering the resident's room without knocking
Leaving the resident's door open during personal care
Closing the curtain before providing care
What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in long-term care facilities?
To manage facility finances
To assess and plan resident care
To schedule recreational activities
To track staff attendance
If a resident offers confidential information to a nursing assistant, what should the NA do?
Keep the information private unless it affects care
Share it with other residents
Tell all staff members regardless of relevance
Post it on a public bulletin board
Which federal law established standards for nursing home care and resident rights?
HIPAA
FERPA
OBRA
ADA
What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS)?
To schedule recreational activities
To manage facility finances
To assess resident care needs
To track staff attendance
Who is responsible for completing the MDS assessment in a long-term care facility?
Dietary aide
Maintenance worker
Housekeeping staff
Registered nurse
What should a nursing assistant do if a resident refuses care?
Force the resident to accept care
Respect the resident's wishes and report to the nurse
Ignore the resident's refusal
Leave the facility immediately
Which of the following is an example of good communication by a nursing assistant?
Interrupting the resident while they are speaking
Listening carefully and responding appropriately
Talking over the resident's concerns
Ignoring the resident's questions
How can a nursing assistant help prevent the spread of infection?
By skipping hand hygiene if in a hurry
By washing hands before and after resident contact
By sharing personal items with residents
By not wearing gloves when needed
Which of the following is an example of maintaining a resident's dignity?
Discussing the resident's condition loudly in the hallway
Making jokes about the resident's needs
Knocking before entering the resident's room
Ignoring the resident's preferences
What should a nursing assistant do before helping a resident move from bed to wheelchair?
Move the resident quickly without explanation
Explain the procedure and ensure the wheelchair is locked
Ask another resident to help
Skip using a gait belt for safety
How often should a nursing assistant wash their hands when providing care?
Only at the end of the shift
Before and after each resident contact
Only if hands look dirty
Once a day
What is the best way to protect a resident's confidentiality?
Share information only with authorized staff
Discuss the resident's condition in public areas
Post the resident's diagnosis on the door
Allow visitors to read the resident's chart
Before entering a resident's room, what should you do?
Call the resident on the phone
Knock and wait for a response
Send another staff member in first
Enter immediately without warning
Which of the following is an example of maintaining a resident's dignity?
Ignoring the resident's requests
Addressing the resident by their preferred name
Making decisions without involving the resident
Speaking to the resident as if they are a child
Which action is most appropriate if a resident complains of pain?
Give the resident medication without an order
Tell the resident to wait until the next shift
Report the complaint to the nurse
Ignore the complaint
What is the best way for an NA to protect a resident's privacy during care?
Leave the door open
Close the curtain or door
Discuss the resident's care in public areas
Invite other residents to watch
When should an NA wash their hands?
Once a day
Only after using the restroom
Before and after resident contact
Only at the end of the shift
What does HIPPA stand for ?
(a)
