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Correct answer: D. Respect their decision and immediately report it to the nursing staff

Residents have the right to refuse treatment and medications; the nursing staff must be informed so they can address the refusal appropriately and document it.

• A: Attempting to persuade a resident to take medication they refuse violates their autonomy and right to make decisions about their own care.
• B: Administering medication against a resident's will is a violation of their rights and constitutes battery in many jurisdictions.
• C: Threatening discharge for refusing medication is coercive and violates resident rights under federal regulations.

Correct answer: D. Residents may close their door but staff can enter without knocking during care

Staff must knock and wait for permission before entering a closed door, even during care; knocking is part of respecting resident privacy.

• A: Residents have fundamental rights to privacy during intimate care activities; staff should maintain dignity by using screens and draping appropriately.
• B: Privacy rights are especially important during direct care and should be maintained through proper draping, closing doors, and limiting exposure.
• C: Residents have the right to control who sees them; staff and family should arrange visits at times that respect the resident's privacy needs.

Correct answer: D. Discourage the resident from making the call because it may cause problems

Discouraging residents from using available resources violates their rights; residents must be free to make complaints without fear.

• A: Residents have an unrestricted right to communicate with an ombudsman; the facility cannot prevent or control this access.
• B: Residents have the right to file complaints and communicate with an ombudsman without interference; staff must facilitate these requests promptly.
• C: The resident must contact the ombudsman directly; staff should not relay specific information or speak on behalf of the resident.

Correct answer: A. Keep the resident's clothing dry but do not document the issue

All care provided and observations must be documented so the care team can provide consistent, appropriate treatment.

• B: You cannot promise secrecy about medical conditions; healthcare information must be shared with the appropriate care team.
• C: Incontinence is a clinical issue that must be reported to nursing staff so proper care can be provided; this supports the resident's dignity through appropriate management.
• D: Clinical information should only be shared with healthcare team members involved in care, never with other residents or non-clinical staff.

Correct answer: A. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute

A respiratory rate of 18 is normal for an adult; immediate reporting is not necessary.

• B: A temperature of 97 degrees is normal; immediate reporting is not necessary.
• C: Significantly elevated blood pressure (160/100) and fever (103 degrees) are abnormal findings that require immediate reporting for assessment.
• D: A heart rate of 70 is normal for most adults; immediate reporting is not necessary.