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Nurse Aide I E
Nurse Aide I Module E Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Tort | tort is a civil wrong that causes harm and may lead to legal action. |
| Define Consent. Examples of written, verbal, and implied | The resident’s permission to provide care and must be given voluntarily. Written consent is signing a form for a procedure, verbal consent is saying "yes" to a flu shot, and implied consent is holding out an arm for a blood pressure check. |
| Define Invasion of Privacy | Invasion of privacy is when a person's personal information or space is accessed or shared without their permission. This includes exposing a resident's body or discussing their health details without consent. |
| Define False Imprisonment | the unlawful restraint or confinement of a person against their will without legal authority. |
| Define Defamation | making false statements about someone that damage their reputation. |
| Define Diversion of Drugs | the illegal use, theft, or redirection of medications intended for patient care by healthcare workers or others. |
| Define Fraud | intentionally deceiving someone to gain money, property, or other benefits unfairly or illegally. |
| What can the Nurse Aides do to protect themselves legally? | by following their training and facility policies, getting consent before care, documenting accurately, respecting resident rights, and reporting any concerns or incidents promptly. |
| What is a vulnerable adult | a person aged 18 or older who is at risk of harm or exploitation due to physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities or aging. |
| What 4 things should we protect Vulnerable adults from? | We should protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment |
| Know the signs and symptoms of these 4 conditions | Signs of abuse include unexplained injuries, fearfulness, and withdrawal; neglect shows poor hygiene, malnutrition, and untreated medical issues; exploitation involves sudden financial changes or missing belongings |
| List the consequences to Nurse Aides found mistreating a client | Nurse aides who mistreat clients can face job termination, removal from the Nurse Aide Registry, legal action, fines, and loss of certification or license. |
| Define Ethics, Code of Ethics, | Ethics are moral principles that guide a person’s behavior. A Code of Ethics is a set of professional rules that outline expected behavior and responsibilities. |
| Define Resident's Right | the legal and ethical guarantees that protect the dignity, privacy, and freedom of choice for people living in long-term care facilities. |
| What is the Ombudsman? | The Ombudsman is an official who investigates and helps resolve complaints made by residents of long-term care facilities about their rights and care. |
| What is the Nurse Aides Role related to Ethics | The nurse aide’s role related to ethics is to provide respectful, honest, and compassionate care while protecting residents’ rights and maintaining confidentiality. |
| Define Abandonment. What are the consequences? | leaving a resident without care or support when needed, causing harm or risk. Consequences include legal action, job loss, and removal from the Nurse Aide Registry. |
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