1. The “Resident’s Bill of Rights” was put out by which group?
A: The American Hospital Association (AHA)
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2. You witness a co-worker sexually abusing a patient and do not report it. Which type of liable act are you guilty of committing?
A: Aiding and abetting
3. As it regards to abuse complaints, what is meant by the term “grievance without retaliation”?
A: A patient should be able to express concerns or displeasure with their care without fear of punishment or retaliation from staff or the healthcare facility.
4. What or who determines the scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
A: the laws of the state where you reside
5. A CNA leaves a confused patient outside without supervision and she wanders off and is struck by a car and killed. What legal behavior would the CNA likely be found guilty of?
A: criminal negligence
6. What is nonmaleficence?
A: Simply put, it means “do no harm.”
7. What is the difference between assault and battery?
A: Assault is the threat of harm; battery is the actual inflicting of injury.
8. What is false imprisonment?
A: the unlawful restraint of someone against his/her will and without legal justification
9. You overhear a coworker saying cruel things about a patient that you know to be false. Your coworker could be found guilty of what?
A: slander
10. When handling a patient’s valuables (such as money or jewelry), you should always have a ____ to avoid potential legal issues.
A: A witness