Practice set
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Question 1Spiritual needs
A resident asks for privacy to pray before breakfast. What should the nurse aide do?
- Refuse because breakfast is ready
- Support the request when safe and consistent with care
- Tell the resident prayer is not allowed
- Move the resident to punish the delay
Correct answer: B. Support the request when safe and consistent with care
NNAAP content includes spiritual and cultural needs, and resident rights include personal choice and dignity.
Remember: Respect safe spiritual practices.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
Question 2Culture
A resident declines pork for religious reasons. What should the nurse aide do?
- Insist the resident eat it
- Report the preference so the correct meal can be provided
- Hide the pork in other food
- Tell the resident religion is not relevant
Correct answer: B. Report the preference so the correct meal can be provided
Residents have the right to preferences and dignity; cultural and spiritual needs are part of the exam outline.
Remember: Food preferences can be rights, safety, and care-plan issues.
Source: 42 CFR 483.10 resident rights
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