Practice set
Questions and answers
Choose an answer first, then compare your reasoning with the explanation.
Where is it appropriate to discuss a resident's diagnosis?
- Elevator with visitors nearby
- Social media
- With the nurse in a private work area for care purposes
- Dining room during meals
Correct answer: C. With the nurse in a private work area for care purposes
Resident rights include privacy and confidentiality.
Remember: Need-to-know and private location.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
A resident refuses a shower. What should the nurse aide do?
- Force the shower
- Respect the refusal and report to the nurse
- Threaten loss of visitors
- Chart that the shower was completed
Correct answer: B. Respect the refusal and report to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse treatment and care. The aide reports refusal and follows care-team direction.
Remember: Refusal is a right; report and document truthfully.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
Which action best protects dignity during bathing?
- Expose the resident fully
- Close the curtain and uncover only the area being washed
- Leave the door open
- Discuss the resident's body with another aide
Correct answer: B. Close the curtain and uncover only the area being washed
Residents have the right to dignity, privacy, and respectful care.
Remember: Drape, explain, and protect privacy.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
A resident offers to lend the nurse aide money. What is the best response?
- Accept it and repay later
- Politely refuse and follow facility policy
- Take it if no one sees
- Ask for more
Correct answer: B. Politely refuse and follow facility policy
Resident property must be protected, and professional boundaries prevent exploitation or misappropriation.
Remember: Never borrow from residents.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
A resident wants to sleep later than usual. What should the aide do?
- Ignore the preference
- Support the choice when consistent with the care plan and facility routine
- Wake the resident by shaking them
- Tell the resident schedules never change
Correct answer: B. Support the choice when consistent with the care plan and facility routine
Residents have rights to choice, schedules, and self-determination within safe care requirements.
Remember: Resident choice matters unless safety or care plan prevents it.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
A resident keeps trying to stand. Which action is correct for a nurse aide?
- Tie the resident to the chair for convenience
- Use restraints only if the nurse and care plan direct it for medical need
- Hide the call light
- Block the resident with a tray table as punishment
Correct answer: B. Use restraints only if the nurse and care plan direct it for medical need
Residents have the right to be free from restraints used for discipline or convenience.
Remember: Convenience restraints are not allowed.
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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