Question 1

Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), what document outlines the legal rights of nursing home residents?

Accepted 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?

Accepted 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?

Accepted 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?

Accepted 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?

Accepted 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.

Communication & Patient Rights

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