Module E (HOMEWORK ANSWERS)

Negligence/Negligent

Actions or failure to act or give proper care resulting in injury

Signs and symptoms of elderly physical abuse include which of the following? a. A skinned knee b. Bruises on the upper arms c. Black eyes d. Resident denying physical abuse e. Welts

B, C, E

Which of the following are invasions of privacy? a. Gossiping about residents at lunch b. Giving report at the end of the shift c. Talking about a resident once off site to close friends d. Taking the report sheet home with you e. Forcing the resident to attend activities

A, C, D, E

Signs and symptoms of elderly neglect include which of the following? Select one or more: a. Dehydration b. Children playing in the resident's room c. Pressure ulcers d. Poor personal hygiene e. Adequate clothing f. Resident's report of neglect g. Out of style clothing h. An unanswered signal device

A, C, D, F, H

Ethical behavior

Doing what is right and meeting your responsibilities

Neglect

Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm

Which type of consent may a NA obtain? (Mark all that apply) a. Verbal b. Written c. Implied d. Telephone

A, C

Malpractice

Giving the care for which you are not allowed legally to perform

What should the NA do when caring for personal property of the resident?

Handle the resident's possessions carefully, Report resident's claims of missing property to the nurse, Report all observed theft, Mark items with the resident's name

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Misappropriation of property

Improper use of a resident's property

Fraud

Intentional deception

Civil law

Laws that deal with relationships between people

Criminal law

Offenses against the public and society

Ombudsman

The resident's legal advocate, supports needs and interest of residents in long term care

Assault

Threatening to touch someone without proper consent

Battery

Touching someone without proper consent

Residents have the same legal rights as all citizens, plus legally protected resident's rights; OBRA has written how a resident must be treated while living in a long term care facility. It provides a code of ethics for health care providers which are posted. T or F?

True

False imprisonment

Unlawful restraining

Abuse

Willful infliction of injury