Relias Training: Exam : Protecting
Resident Rights in Nursing Facilities
A resident has their finances managed by the facility where you work. One day
they ask you how to get $20.00 out of their account. How do you respond?
Tell them they will receive the money in 24 hours.
A staff member confines an individual to her room and prevents the individual
from socializing with other individuals. Which right has this staff member
violated?
The right to be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect
Mr. S is being admitted to your facility from the hospital. When must he be
informed about the services covered under Medicaid, Medicare, or other type of
health insurance?
Before admission to the facility
A facility refuses to let a resident administer their own medication even though an
assessment indicates they are capable of doing so. Which right does this violate?
Self-administer medication
What can organizations do to empower individuals to make their own decisions?
Fully inform them about their health status.
In order to know a facility's latest compliance rating with Medicare and Medicaid
standards a resident has a right to:
View the survey report.
Which of the following requires health care organizations to ask individuals if
they have an advance directive?
The Patient Self-Determination Act
All of the following need to be communicated to the resident, designated family
member or legal representative EXCEPT:
The facility will replace all of the carpet with non-slip flooring
You are cleaning a resident's room and come across a small stack of old paper
bags. They are not in use and have frayed edges and tears. What is the best
course of action?
Ask the resident what to do with the paper bags.
Which legislation requires that individuals who require the use of assistive
devices such as wheelchairs have equal access to a building?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Resident Rights in Nursing Facilities
A resident has their finances managed by the facility where you work. One day
they ask you how to get $20.00 out of their account. How do you respond?
Tell them they will receive the money in 24 hours.
A staff member confines an individual to her room and prevents the individual
from socializing with other individuals. Which right has this staff member
violated?
The right to be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect
Mr. S is being admitted to your facility from the hospital. When must he be
informed about the services covered under Medicaid, Medicare, or other type of
health insurance?
Before admission to the facility
A facility refuses to let a resident administer their own medication even though an
assessment indicates they are capable of doing so. Which right does this violate?
Self-administer medication
What can organizations do to empower individuals to make their own decisions?
Fully inform them about their health status.
In order to know a facility's latest compliance rating with Medicare and Medicaid
standards a resident has a right to:
View the survey report.
Which of the following requires health care organizations to ask individuals if
they have an advance directive?
The Patient Self-Determination Act
All of the following need to be communicated to the resident, designated family
member or legal representative EXCEPT:
The facility will replace all of the carpet with non-slip flooring
You are cleaning a resident's room and come across a small stack of old paper
bags. They are not in use and have frayed edges and tears. What is the best
course of action?
Ask the resident what to do with the paper bags.
Which legislation requires that individuals who require the use of assistive
devices such as wheelchairs have equal access to a building?
Americans with Disabilities Act
