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Chapter 05: Ethics and Laws

Sorrentino: Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The willful infliction of injury that results in physical harm is:

a.	Assault
b.	Defamation
c.	Battery
d.	Abuse

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 44

 

2. Touching a person without that person’s consent is:

a.	Assault
b.	Battery
c.	Invasion of privacy
d.	Libel

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 43

 

3. Threatening to touch a person’s body without that person’s consent is:

a.	Assault
b.	Battery
c.	Invasion of privacy
d.	Defamation

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 43

 

4. Knowledge of what you should or should not do is:

a.	Ethics
b.	Torts
c.	Civil law
d.	Public law

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 39

 

5. You give false information regarding your education on a job application. This is:

a.	Libel
b.	Slander
c.	Defamation
d.	Fraud

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 42

 

6. Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person’s movement is:

a.	Malpractice
b.	Invasion of privacy
c.	Negligence
d.	False imprisonment

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 42

 

7. An act or behavior of being overinvolved with a person is known as:

a.	A crime
b.	Assault
c.	A boundary crossing
d.	Defamation

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 40

 

8. An ethical person:

a.	Does not cause another person harm
b.	Is biased
c.	Is prejudiced
d.	Does not have opinions or facts

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 39

 

9. You discuss the previous patient you just saw with your current patient. This is:

a.	Invasion of privacy
b.	Boundary crossing
c.	Slander
d.	Emotional abuse

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 42

 

10. Protecting the right to privacy involves which of the following?

a.	Keeping information about the person confidential
b.	Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given
c.	Exposing all of the body parts throughout the treatment procedure
d.	Opening the door when giving care in case others need to know where you are

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 42

 

11. You are about to give care to a person who you realize goes to your church. What should you do?

a.	Refuse to care for the person.
b.	Delegate care to another nursing assistant.
c.	Tell the nurse that you know the person.
d.	Tell the person how convenient it will be to know each other.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 40

 

12. While performing a task, a nursing assistant harmed a person. Which is correct?

a.	The nursing assistant is appropriate in disciplining the person.
b.	The nursing assistant is responsible for the harm. The supervising nurse is not responsible.
c.	The nursing assistant will be held to the standard of care of other nurses.
d.	Harm can occur from what a person does or fails to do.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 41

 

13. Which is a source for standards of care?

a.	Textbooks
b.	Social media
c.	The nurse’s directions
d.	Blogs

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 41

 

14. You can protect yourself from a charge of assault and battery by:

a.	Explaining to the person what you are going to do and getting consent
b.	Getting the person’s informed consent in writing
c.	Refusing to perform a task that involves touching the person
d.	Making sure the task was delegated by a nurse

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 43

 

15. A nursing center resident asks you to make out a will. What should you do?

a.	Do what the person asks.
b.	Refuse, but explain why. Then tell the nurse about the person’s request.
c.	Call a lawyer for the person.
d.	Find out if you will be named in the will.

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 52

 

16. A nursing assistant pinches and pushes a patient. This is:

a.	Negligence
b.	Malpractice
c.	Neglect
d.	Abuse

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 44

 

17. A patient’s call light goes unanswered. The person’s son finds the patient lying on sheets soaked with urine. This is:

a.	Neglect
b.	Emotional abuse
c.	Physical abuse
d.	Malpractice

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 46

 

18. A resident did not get to the bathroom in time. She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing. To prevent an accident in the dining room, the nurse makes the person stay in her room. This is:

a.	Malpractice
b.	Involuntary seclusion
c.	Neglect
d.	Physical abuse

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 46

 

19. You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do?

a.	Talk to the resident.
b.	Call the police.
c.	Tell the administrator.
d.	Mind your own business.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 48

 

20. A 14-year-old child is a hospital patient. You find bruises on the child’s face after her brother leaves. What should you do?

a.	Call the police if you suspect child abuse.
b.	Call a child protection agency if you suspect child abuse.
c.	Tell the nurse.
d.	Call the parents.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 52

 

21. You hear a nurse telling a patient that he/she will never see his/her family again. This is:

a.	Battery
b.	a tort.
c.	Verbal abuse
d.	Neglect

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 46

 

22. A co-worker often comes to work with bruises and other injuries. She also borrows lunch money from you right after payday. What should you do?

a.	Call the police.
b.	Tell her husband.
c.	Tell the nurse.
d.	Mind your own business.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 52

 

23. A child is 7 years old. Which is a sign of child abuse?

a.	Burns on the legs
b.	Arm and leg fractures
c.	A dirty face
d.	Missing teeth

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 50

 

24. You suspect that a nursing center resident is being abused. What should you do?

a.	Tell the nurse.
b.	Call the police.
c.	Talk to the family.
d.	Mind your own business.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 45

 

25. Which statement about child abuse is correct?

a.	Suspected child abuse must be reported.
b.	Only child sexual abuse must be reported.
c.	The victim must report the abuse.
d.	Only parents can report abuse.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 51

 

26. In intimate partner violence, the abuser is typically a:

a.	Caregiver
b.	Family member
c.	Neighbor
d.	Partner

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 51

 

27. These statements are about domestic abuse. Which is correct?

a.	It does not happen in nursing centers.
b.	Usually just one type of abuse is present.
c.	The abuser has power and control over the victim.
d.	The older adult is not at risk for domestic abuse.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 51

 

28. A nursing assistant decides to go home sick after she has accepted her assignment. She decides to go ahead and leave the agency without telling anyone. This is known as:

a.	Elder abuse
b.	Tort
c.	Neglect
d.	Abandonment

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 46

 

 

 

Chapter 41: Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Sorrentino: Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A disability is:

a.	An artificial replacement for a missing body part
b.	A chronic illness or disease
c.	Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
d.	A temporary state of impairment

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 666

 

2. A prosthesis is:

a.	An artificial replacement for a missing body part
b.	A chronic illness or disease
c.	Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function
d.	A temporary state of impairment

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 668

 

3. Rehabilitation is:

a.	The process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of function
b.	Adjusting to a disability
c.	Care that helps persons regain health, strength, and independence
d.	The process of assisting the person to maintain or regain health

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 666

 

4. Restorative nursing care is:

a.	The process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of function
b.	Using the nursing process to help the person adjust to a disability
c.	Care that helps persons regain health, strength, and independence
d.	The process of assisting the person to maintain or regain health

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 667

 

5. Which of the following are common causes of disabilities?

a.	Influenza
b.	Vitamin deficiency
c.	Choking and aspiration
d.	Birth injuries and birth defects

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 666

 

6. Which statement about disabilities is correct?

a.	Losses are always temporary.
b.	Losses are almost always permanent.
c.	Only one function is lost.
d.	More than one function can be lost.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 666

 

7. Which statement about disabilities is correct?

a.	Causes are considered chronic rather than acute.
b.	The person may depend totally on others for basic needs.
c.	The degree of disability does not affect how much function is possible.
d.	Complete recovery is always possible when the person has a good attitude.

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 666

 

8. Which is a focus of rehabilitation?

a.	Planning the funeral arrangements
b.	Focusing on the lost function
c.	Preventing further loss of function
d.	Stressing the degree of disability and the functions lost

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 666

 

9. Restorative nursing care does which of the following?

a.	Focuses on the whole person.
b.	Provides all ADLs for the person.
c.	Prevents any further illness.
d.	Helps the person maintain a minimum level of function.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 667

 

10. Which statement is correct?

a.	Rehabilitation begins after restorative nursing care.
b.	Restorative nursing care begins after rehabilitation.
c.	Some people need both rehabilitation and restorative care.
d.	The person returns home after completing a rehabilitation program.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 667

 

11. Which statement about restorative aides is correct?

a.	They must meet OBRA training requirements.
b.	They are nursing assistants with training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills.
c.	Those with excellent work ethics are promoted to nursing assistants.
d.	They have had some nursing education.

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 667

 

12. Restorative nursing may involve measures that promote which of the following?

a.	Self-care
b.	Encouraging use of a Foley catheter
c.	Immobilization
d.	Bedrest

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 667

 

13. A disability affects:

a.	The person physically
b.	The person psychologically
c.	The person socially
d.	The whole person

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 674

 

14. Rehabilitation starts when the person:

a.	First seeks health care
b.	Seeks hospital care
c.	Is in an assisted living residence
d.	Is admitted to a nursing center

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 667

 

15. What is stressed during rehabilitation?

a.	The person’s disabilities
b.	What the person can do
c.	The person’s weaknesses
d.	The person’s attitude

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 667

 

16. Rehabilitation often takes longer for:

a.	Teenagers
b.	Young adults
c.	Middle-age adults
d.	Older persons

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 667

 

17. Which of the following prevents contractures and pressure ulcers?

a.	Rest and immobility
b.	Avoiding the use of pillows
c.	Limiting any range-of-motion exercises
d.	Good skin care

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 667

 

18. A resident needs bowel and bladder training. What should you do?

a.	Offer the bedpan regularly.
b.	Restrict the person’s fluid intake.
c.	Provide catheter care.
d.	Follow the person’s care plan.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 671

 

19. Activities of daily living refer to:

a.	Work functions
b.	Self-care
c.	Prostheses
d.	Assistive devices

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 667

 

20. A resident’s right wrist is affected by a disability. You would expect the person to need:

a.	A prosthesis
b.	Self-help devices
c.	A wheelchair
d.	A cast

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 667

 

21. A resident is paralyzed from the waist down. You would expect the person to learn to use:

a.	Mechanical ventilation
b.	A prosthesis
c.	A walker
d.	A wheelchair

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 668

 

22. A patient has aphasia following a stroke. Which of the following are helpful?

a.	Speech therapy and a dysphagia diet
b.	Physical therapy and braces
c.	Speech therapy and communication devices
d.	Occupational therapy and a transfer board

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 670

 

23. During rehabilitation, persons need to be reminded of their:

a.	Disabilities
b.	Strengths and weaknesses
c.	Limits
d.	Progress

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 670

 

24. Which person is the least likely to have a successful rehabilitation program?

a.	The person who tries to do what the physical therapist suggests
b.	The person who works hard to make slow, steady progress
c.	The person who is not happy but goes to physical therapy willingly
d.	The person who tries to go beyond his limits and tells the staff what to do

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 670

 

25. Persons with disabilities often feel which of the following?

a.	Welcomed
b.	Worthy
c.	Useful
d.	Unattractive

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 670

 

26. Which statement about the rehabilitation team is correct?

a.	The team usually meets without the person and family.
b.	The team meets occasionally to discuss the person’s progress.
c.	Nursing assistants are not considered to be a part of the rehabilitation team.
d.	The person is part of the rehabilitation team.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 670

 

27. When assisting with rehabilitation, you need to:

a.	Follow the service plan
b.	Follow the care plan
c.	Carry out the doctor’s orders
d.	Ask the person what to do

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 671

 

28. A resident had both legs amputated. The person’s care plan includes the following measures. Which should you question?

a.	Turn and reposition as directed.
b.	Take measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
c.	Maintain good alignment at all times.
d.	Perform all ADLs for the person.

 

 

ANS:  D                    REF:   p. 671

 

29. When assisting with rehabilitation, you must always:

a.	Do what the person wants
b.	Protect the person’s rights
c.	Apply assistive devices
d.	Show pity and sympathy

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 671

 

30. A patient takes a long time getting dressed. What should you do?

a.	Give the person time to complete the task.
b.	Ask if you can help the person.
c.	Report the problem to the nurse.
d.	Time the person. Encourage the person to beat that time.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 671

 

31. You are feeling frustrated because a resident’s progress is slow. You feel like the person is not trying. What should you do?

a.	Tell the person how you feel.
b.	Ask a co-worker to care for the person.
c.	Discuss your feelings with the nurse.
d.	Ask the person’s family what to do.

 

 

ANS:  C                    REF:   p. 674

 

32. To better guide and direct a person, you should:

a.	Practice what the person has to do
b.	Apply assistive devices
c.	Give support and reassurance
d.	Review the person’s medical record

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 671

 

33. OBRA requires that nursing centers:

a.	Provide assisted living residences
b.	Provide rehabilitation services
c.	Hire therapists
d.	Provide respiratory rehabilitation

 

 

ANS:  B                    REF:   p. 672

 

34. Why is privacy important during rehabilitation?

a.	It protects the person’s dignity and promotes self-respect.
b.	It is required by OBRA.
c.	It is a matter of personal choice.
d.	It prevents abuse and mistreatment.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 673

 

35. A resident has aphasia. Which will help the person feel a sense of control?

a.	Allowing personal choices whenever possible
b.	Showing the person pity and sympathy
c.	Doing as much as possible for the person
d.	Meeting the person’s spiritual needs

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 671

 

36. Which promotes quality of life during rehabilitation and restorative care?

a.	Providing a safe setting
b.	Promoting isolation
c.	Learning to act out your frustrations
d.	Asking for a different assignment every week

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 673

 

37. A resident is making slow progress in therapy. You see another nursing assistant laughing at the person. What should you do?

a.	Tell the nurse.
b.	Talk to your co-worker.
c.	Ask if you can join in the fun.
d.	Ignore the situation.

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 673

 

38. Whose role is it to assess the person’s home setting for any necessary changes needed prior to receiving rehabilitation?

a.	Rehabilitation team
b.	Nursing assistant
c.	Family members of the patient
d.	Director of Nursing

 

 

ANS:  A                    REF:   p. 672

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. A person with a disability needs to adjust physically, psychologically, socially, and economically.

 

ANS:  T                    REF:   p. 666

 

2. The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.

 

ANS:  T                    REF:   p. 668