Healthcare Communication and Ethics
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Libel is?

  • Written slander
  • Criminal act
  • Oral slander
  • Written defamation (correct)
  • When assisting Ellie, who has a disability, you should?

  • Do everything for her to prevent frustration
  • Pity her for her dysfunction
  • Discourage her from doing hard tasks
  • Encourage her to do as much as possible (correct)
  • You need to wear gloves to?

  • Take a temperature
  • Collect a urine specimen (correct)
  • Weigh and measure
  • Take pulse and respiration
  • While having a conversation with Mrs. Ruby, you would maintain open communication by?

    <p>Nodding encouragingly as she speaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mrs. Carpenter is sitting in her room watching TV. When leaving her alone, the most important thing for the nursing assistant to do is to?

    <p>Give her the call light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the nursing assistant does not understand what a resident says, the nursing assistant should?

    <p>Ask the resident to repeat what was said</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As you finish your shift, a patient with a history of bowel incontinence has a strong odor. Your responsibility is to?

    <p>Provide peri-care in a dignified and private manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Respirations are usually counted?

    <p>After taking the pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A principle of care for a resident in traction is?

    <p>Keep the resident in a good body alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the CNA is confused about instructions of a task that the nurse told the CNA to do, the CNA should?

    <p>Ask the nurse to clarify the instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After you have visited a client, learned some information about him/her, and feel you want to talk about it, you should?

    <p>Call your office and relate the information to your supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mrs. Sparks is an 83-year-old female patient who suffers from the late effects of a CVA. She has left-sided hemiplegia. This is?

    <p>Paralysis on the left side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rehabilitation patient is experiencing anger, depression, and hostility. What action should the CNA take?

    <p>Provide support and realistic reassurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing that should be done if you discover a fire in a resident's room?

    <p>Move the resident out of danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common physical change in the integumentary system as the body ages is an increase in?

    <p>Sensitivity to cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Libel refers to written defamation, distinguishing it from oral slander.

    Assisting Individuals with Disabilities

    • Encourage individuals with disabilities, like Ellie, to perform as many tasks as possible to promote independence.

    Infection Control Measures

    • Gloves are necessary when collecting a urine specimen to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.

    Effective Communication Techniques

    • Maintain open communication by nodding encouragingly while conversing; avoiding distractions like staring away or finishing sentences.

    Patient Safety and Care

    • Always provide the call light to patients, such as Mrs. Carpenter, ensuring they can summon help when needed.

    Clarification of Instructions

    • If unsure about a resident's statement, it's best to ask them to repeat it rather than pretending to understand or changing the conversation.

    Dignified Care Practices

    • Handle bowel incontinence sensitively by providing peri-care privately and respectfully, ensuring the patient's dignity.

    Monitoring Vital Signs

    • Respirations should be counted after taking the pulse for accurate assessment without drawing attention.

    Care Principles for Immobilized Residents

    • Maintain good body alignment for residents in traction to prevent complications from immobility.

    Seeking Guidance on Tasks

    • When confused about nursing instructions, it's appropriate to seek clarification directly from the nurse.

    Confidentiality and Professionalism

    • Report learned information about a client to your supervisor rather than disclosing it to relatives or discussing with strangers.

    Understanding Medical Conditions

    • Left-sided hemiplegia indicates paralysis affecting the left side of the body, which can occur after a stroke.

    Emotional Support in Rehabilitation

    • Provide emotional support and realistic reassurance to patients experiencing anger and depression during rehabilitation.

    Fire Safety Protocol

    • In the event of a fire, the first action is to move residents out of danger before activating the fire alarm or using extinguishers.

    Aging and the Integumentary System

    • As individuals age, a common change in the integumentary system is increased sensitivity to cold, reflecting skin and nerve function alterations.

    Changes in Male Reproductive System with Age

    • As men age, they may experience changes in various aspects of the reproductive system, though specific changes were cut off in the text.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts in healthcare communication, including legal and ethical terminology, infection control measures, and patient safety practices. Test your understanding of effective communication techniques and dignified care for individuals with disabilities and other patients. These principles are crucial for providing high-quality healthcare.

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