Exam 2: The Role of the Nursing Assistant, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Patient Care

The nursing assistant performs a negligent act and does NOT follow an immediate supervisor's instructions. The nursing assistant is guilty of malpractice.

Examples of negligence are

Examples of good personal hygiene as used in the health care environment include bathing once a week.

A nursing aide fails to serve a special diet to a patient with diabetes. The aide is guilty of

You will need to prioritize your work by

A patient wants to know how another patient is doing after surgery. You should

For which of the following incidents must you make a report?

Every incident, such as falls, requires a report for which of the following reasons?

A patient complains to you about the care he/she is receiving. You should report this to his/her doctor.

If you do NOT understand something, you should ask for help from your supervisor.

When an alert, conscious patient who is clear of mind makes a decision you disagree with, you should

When patients' families or significant others inquire about their condition, the nursing assistant should

The Patient Care Partnership is a guide for doctors, health caregivers, employees in hospitals, and for patients.

A nursing aide should have a physical checkup every month.

Which of the following is part of a nursing assistant's job description?