Hartman's Nursing Assistant Long
Term Care Chapter 3 and 4
Legal & Ethical Issues CH. 3 - Answers -
[L or E] Dorothy, an NA, makes fun of the way one of her residents speaks English
when she is at home with her husband. - Answers -Ethical
[L or E] Dennis, an NA, takes a book from a resident with dementia to give to a friend. -
Answers -Legal
[L or E] Lisa is 10 minutes late coming in for work on Monday. Her supervisor doesn't
notice & Lisa does not tell her. - Answers -Ethical
[L or E] Paula is having trouble completing her procedures on time. She is afraid of
losing her job, so she makes up a blood pressure reading on a residents chart. -
Answers -Legal
Sarah, a NA, is out shopping with her friends. One of them asks her if she likes her job,
and she responds enthusiastically. She proceeds to relate to them that her resident,
Mrs. Daly, has Alzheimer's disease and has to be reminded of her name several times a
day, as she is apt to forget it. Did she behave in a legal & ethical behavior? Why or why
not? - Answers -No, she did not. NAs are never allowed to to discuss their residents
cases with anyone except a member of the care team.
Caroyl, a NA, finishes her duties for the day and is about to leave say. One of her
residents, Mr. Leach, tells her how pleased he is with her work. He says that she is the
first NA that has made him feel so comfortable and well taken care of. He gives her a
little box of candy and says it is for all the hard work she has done. Caroyl initially
refuses, but after he insists, she takes it from him, thanking him. Did she behave in a
legal & ethical behavior? Why or why not? - Answers -No, she did not. NAs are never
allowed to accept gifts or tips.
Mark, a NA, has been working at a facility for almost a year. One of his residents, Mrs.
Hedman, has family visiting her from out of state. Mark meets her daughter, Susan, for
the first time. During the course of conversation, Susan asks Mark to come have a drink
with her so that they can talk about her mother's case in a more relaxed environment.
Mark tells her that he can go out for a short while. They arrange to meet. Did he behave
in a legal & ethical behavior? Why or why not? - Answers -No, he did not. NAs are
never allowed to discuss their residents cases with anyone except a member of the care
team.
, The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for - Answers
-C) Nursing assistant training
According to OBRA, nursing assistants must complete at least __ hours of training and
must pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed - Answers -D) 75
hours
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing
assistant training? - Answers -B) Promoting residents' legal rights
The minimum data set (MDS) is a form for - Answers -D) Assessing residents & solving
resident problems
How often must an MDS be completed for each resident? - Answers -A) Any time there
is a major change in a residents condition
Mrs. Perkins is a visually-Impaired resident. She is very nearsighted and has misplaced
her glasses many times. She gets upset during eye examinations, so the staff at her
facility often allow her to go without glasses for a few weeks before having them
replaced. Which residents' Rights is being violated? - Answers -A) Services & activities
to maintain a high level of wellness
Mr. Gallerano has a stomach ulcer that gives him minor pain. He has medication for it.
but he says that is makes him nauseous and he does not want to take it. Lila, a nursing
assistant, tells him that he may not have dinner until he takes the medication. which
residents right is being violated? - Answers -B) The right to participate in their own care
Ms. Mayes, a resident with sever arthritis, has a blue sweater that she loves to wear.
The buttons are very tiny, and she cannot button them herself. Jim, a NA, tells her that
she cannot wear the sweater today because it takes him too long to help her into it.
Which residents' right does this violate? - Answers -A) The right to make independent
choices
Amy is a nursing assistant at sweet water retirement home. Every night when she goes
home, she tells her family funny stories about the residents she is working with. Which
Residents' rights is being violated? - Answers -D) The right to privacy & confidentially
Laura, a nursing assistant at great Oak Nursing home, is running behind with her work
for the evening. She is helping Mr. Young a resident with Alzheimer's Disease with his
dinner. she is getting frustrated with him because he keeps taking the fork out her hand
and dropping it on the floor, Finally, she slaps his hand to get him to stop. Which
Residents' Right is being Violated? - Answers -C) The right to dignity, respect, &
freedom
Term Care Chapter 3 and 4
Legal & Ethical Issues CH. 3 - Answers -
[L or E] Dorothy, an NA, makes fun of the way one of her residents speaks English
when she is at home with her husband. - Answers -Ethical
[L or E] Dennis, an NA, takes a book from a resident with dementia to give to a friend. -
Answers -Legal
[L or E] Lisa is 10 minutes late coming in for work on Monday. Her supervisor doesn't
notice & Lisa does not tell her. - Answers -Ethical
[L or E] Paula is having trouble completing her procedures on time. She is afraid of
losing her job, so she makes up a blood pressure reading on a residents chart. -
Answers -Legal
Sarah, a NA, is out shopping with her friends. One of them asks her if she likes her job,
and she responds enthusiastically. She proceeds to relate to them that her resident,
Mrs. Daly, has Alzheimer's disease and has to be reminded of her name several times a
day, as she is apt to forget it. Did she behave in a legal & ethical behavior? Why or why
not? - Answers -No, she did not. NAs are never allowed to to discuss their residents
cases with anyone except a member of the care team.
Caroyl, a NA, finishes her duties for the day and is about to leave say. One of her
residents, Mr. Leach, tells her how pleased he is with her work. He says that she is the
first NA that has made him feel so comfortable and well taken care of. He gives her a
little box of candy and says it is for all the hard work she has done. Caroyl initially
refuses, but after he insists, she takes it from him, thanking him. Did she behave in a
legal & ethical behavior? Why or why not? - Answers -No, she did not. NAs are never
allowed to accept gifts or tips.
Mark, a NA, has been working at a facility for almost a year. One of his residents, Mrs.
Hedman, has family visiting her from out of state. Mark meets her daughter, Susan, for
the first time. During the course of conversation, Susan asks Mark to come have a drink
with her so that they can talk about her mother's case in a more relaxed environment.
Mark tells her that he can go out for a short while. They arrange to meet. Did he behave
in a legal & ethical behavior? Why or why not? - Answers -No, he did not. NAs are
never allowed to discuss their residents cases with anyone except a member of the care
team.
, The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for - Answers
-C) Nursing assistant training
According to OBRA, nursing assistants must complete at least __ hours of training and
must pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed - Answers -D) 75
hours
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing
assistant training? - Answers -B) Promoting residents' legal rights
The minimum data set (MDS) is a form for - Answers -D) Assessing residents & solving
resident problems
How often must an MDS be completed for each resident? - Answers -A) Any time there
is a major change in a residents condition
Mrs. Perkins is a visually-Impaired resident. She is very nearsighted and has misplaced
her glasses many times. She gets upset during eye examinations, so the staff at her
facility often allow her to go without glasses for a few weeks before having them
replaced. Which residents' Rights is being violated? - Answers -A) Services & activities
to maintain a high level of wellness
Mr. Gallerano has a stomach ulcer that gives him minor pain. He has medication for it.
but he says that is makes him nauseous and he does not want to take it. Lila, a nursing
assistant, tells him that he may not have dinner until he takes the medication. which
residents right is being violated? - Answers -B) The right to participate in their own care
Ms. Mayes, a resident with sever arthritis, has a blue sweater that she loves to wear.
The buttons are very tiny, and she cannot button them herself. Jim, a NA, tells her that
she cannot wear the sweater today because it takes him too long to help her into it.
Which residents' right does this violate? - Answers -A) The right to make independent
choices
Amy is a nursing assistant at sweet water retirement home. Every night when she goes
home, she tells her family funny stories about the residents she is working with. Which
Residents' rights is being violated? - Answers -D) The right to privacy & confidentially
Laura, a nursing assistant at great Oak Nursing home, is running behind with her work
for the evening. She is helping Mr. Young a resident with Alzheimer's Disease with his
dinner. she is getting frustrated with him because he keeps taking the fork out her hand
and dropping it on the floor, Finally, she slaps his hand to get him to stop. Which
Residents' Right is being Violated? - Answers -C) The right to dignity, respect, &
freedom
