Professional Standards & Liability correct answers Follow regulations set by CNO/CNA,
maintain professional competence, adhere to ethical guidelines, and be accountable for patient
care quality, with potential legal consequences for misconduct.
Confidentiality correct answers Protect patient health information (PHIPA), disclose information
only with patient consent, legal requirements, or patient safety concerns, secure patient data, and
limit information sharing.
Informed Consent correct answers Comprehensive understanding of treatment with the patient
fully aware of risks and benefits.
Implied Consent correct answers Actions suggest agreement, typically for routine, low-risk
procedures.
Expressed Consent correct answers Verbal or written agreement with clear, direct
communication.
Substituted Consent correct answers Designated decision-maker for incapable patients, following
legal hierarchy of representatives.
CNA Code of Ethics Principles correct answers Principles include Safety (protect patients from
harm), Dignity (respect individual worth), Privacy (protect personal health information), and
Justice (ensure fair treatment).
Advocacy correct answers Support patient rights, empower patient decision-making, protect
vulnerable populations, communicate patient needs, navigate healthcare systems, and ensure
quality care.