CNA Exam: Communication & Rights
Master the essential Communication & Rights concepts tested on the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. These 22 flashcards cover patient rights, therapeutic communication, reporting obligations, and legal/ethical principles critical for passing your exam and delivering excellent patient care.
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Question 1
Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), what document outlines the legal rights of nursing home residents?
Answer
The Resident Bill of Rights outlines the legal rights of nursing home residents under OBRA, ensuring dignity, privacy, and self-determination.
Question 2
A resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the CNA's most appropriate response?
Answer
Respect the resident's refusal, document it, and immediately report it to the nurse, as residents have the right to refuse treatment.
Question 3
What is informed consent?
Answer
Informed consent is a patient's voluntary, competent agreement to a treatment or procedure after receiving complete information about its risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Question 4
Which federal law protects the privacy of a patient's health information and limits who can access medical records?
Answer
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects the privacy and security of patients' health information.
Question 5
A resident asks to see their own medical record. How should the CNA respond?
Answer
The CNA should inform the nurse, because residents have the legal right to access their medical records, but the CNA should not provide the record independently.
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