RELIAS RESIDENT RIGHTS AND ABUSE
PREVENTION EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. Which of the following is a fundamental resident right under
federal regulations?
A. Right to unlimited phone calls
B. Right to be treated with dignity and respect
C. Right to dictate staff schedules
D. Right to free meals outside facility
Residents must be treated with dignity and respect, ensuring their
individuality, privacy, and personal choices are honored.
2. What should a CNA do if they suspect a resident is being abused?
A. Confront the suspected abuser directly
B. Wait to see if it happens again
C. Report the suspicion immediately to the supervisor
D. Talk to other residents
Prompt reporting of suspected abuse is required to protect the
resident and comply with mandatory reporting laws.
, 3. Which of the following is considered physical abuse?
A. Yelling at a resident
B. Ignoring a resident’s requests
C. Hitting or slapping a resident
D. Denying choices in clothing
Physical abuse includes any action causing physical harm or injury to a
resident.
4. Emotional abuse can include:
A. Threatening or intimidating a resident
B. Administering medication
C. Assisting with bathing
D. Encouraging participation in activities
Emotional abuse involves actions that cause emotional pain, fear, or
distress.
5. Sexual abuse of a resident includes:
A. Giving a back massage with consent
B. Non-consensual sexual contact or behavior
C. Helping a resident with personal hygiene
D. Encouraging residents to attend social events
Sexual abuse involves any sexual activity without the resident’s
consent.
6. Which statement best reflects a resident’s right to privacy?
A. Staff can read a resident’s mail at any time
B. Residents must share rooms if the facility is crowded
C. Residents have the right to privacy during personal care
D. Visitors can enter rooms freely
, Residents are entitled to private care and personal space to maintain
dignity.
7. A resident refuses a bath. What should a CNA do?
A. Force the resident to bathe
B. Respect the resident’s decision and document it
C. Ignore the resident’s hygiene needs
D. Tell other staff the resident is uncooperative
Respecting residents’ choices supports their autonomy and rights.
8. Financial abuse may include:
A. Helping a resident with banking
B. Stealing a resident’s money or valuables
C. Assisting with budgeting
D. Collecting co-pays for services
Financial abuse involves the illegal or improper use of a resident’s
funds, property, or assets.
9. Which action demonstrates neglect?
A. Assisting a resident with meals
B. Failing to provide necessary care, such as food, water, or
medication
C. Encouraging a resident to exercise
D. Respecting a resident’s decision to refuse care
Neglect occurs when essential care or assistance is withheld, putting
the resident at risk.
10. Reporting abuse in a timely manner is important because:
A. It can prevent further harm to the resident
B. It fulfills legal obligations
PREVENTION EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is a fundamental resident right under
federal regulations?
A. Right to unlimited phone calls
B. Right to be treated with dignity and respect
C. Right to dictate staff schedules
D. Right to free meals outside facility
Residents must be treated with dignity and respect, ensuring their
individuality, privacy, and personal choices are honored.
2. What should a CNA do if they suspect a resident is being abused?
A. Confront the suspected abuser directly
B. Wait to see if it happens again
C. Report the suspicion immediately to the supervisor
D. Talk to other residents
Prompt reporting of suspected abuse is required to protect the
resident and comply with mandatory reporting laws.
, 3. Which of the following is considered physical abuse?
A. Yelling at a resident
B. Ignoring a resident’s requests
C. Hitting or slapping a resident
D. Denying choices in clothing
Physical abuse includes any action causing physical harm or injury to a
resident.
4. Emotional abuse can include:
A. Threatening or intimidating a resident
B. Administering medication
C. Assisting with bathing
D. Encouraging participation in activities
Emotional abuse involves actions that cause emotional pain, fear, or
distress.
5. Sexual abuse of a resident includes:
A. Giving a back massage with consent
B. Non-consensual sexual contact or behavior
C. Helping a resident with personal hygiene
D. Encouraging residents to attend social events
Sexual abuse involves any sexual activity without the resident’s
consent.
6. Which statement best reflects a resident’s right to privacy?
A. Staff can read a resident’s mail at any time
B. Residents must share rooms if the facility is crowded
C. Residents have the right to privacy during personal care
D. Visitors can enter rooms freely
, Residents are entitled to private care and personal space to maintain
dignity.
7. A resident refuses a bath. What should a CNA do?
A. Force the resident to bathe
B. Respect the resident’s decision and document it
C. Ignore the resident’s hygiene needs
D. Tell other staff the resident is uncooperative
Respecting residents’ choices supports their autonomy and rights.
8. Financial abuse may include:
A. Helping a resident with banking
B. Stealing a resident’s money or valuables
C. Assisting with budgeting
D. Collecting co-pays for services
Financial abuse involves the illegal or improper use of a resident’s
funds, property, or assets.
9. Which action demonstrates neglect?
A. Assisting a resident with meals
B. Failing to provide necessary care, such as food, water, or
medication
C. Encouraging a resident to exercise
D. Respecting a resident’s decision to refuse care
Neglect occurs when essential care or assistance is withheld, putting
the resident at risk.
10. Reporting abuse in a timely manner is important because:
A. It can prevent further harm to the resident
B. It fulfills legal obligations
