Free Communication & Patient Rights Practice Test (2026)

70 questions · 120 min · Varies by State

70 Questions · 120 Minutes · Varies by State

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Sample Questions

Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

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 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

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.