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section 3 - lesson 7
Residents' Rights
Question | Answer |
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What is the purpose of the Residents' Rights document? | to help the resident maintain the highest level of well-being possible. |
What is the right of free choice | resident has the right to make choices regarding medical treatment. |
Name three examples of mental abuse | making verbal threats, Humiliating the resident, Separating the resident from others against their will. |
What does Corporal punishment mean? | using painful treatment for correction of behavior |
What is involuntary seclusion? | isolating the resident when it is not part of a therapeutic plan |
What is a chemical restraint | it is when behavior is influenced by medication |
The resident has the right to privacy when | receiving nursing care or medical treatment |
The right to confidentiality means | information about the resident is available only to those who need it to provide care. |
Accommodation of needs means that the staff must | assist the resident to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness |
Power of Attorney for health care can | can make health care decisions if the resident is unable to do so. |
What is the living will? | instructions for carrying out the resident's wishes if she has a terminal illness. |
when is the hot-line used | when the resident or family member has a complaint about the facility |