A nurse aide witnesses another staff member roughly grabbing a resident's arm and yelling at them. What must the aide do first?
A. Wait to see if it happens again before saying anything
B. Confront the coworker directly and demand an apology
C. Report the incident immediately to the charge nurse or supervisor
D. Document it in a personal notebook but say nothing at work
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Which of the following best describes 'neglect' under federal nursing home regulations?
A. Intentionally striking a resident during care
B. Failure to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness
C. Taking a resident's personal funds without permission
D. Making a derogatory comment about a resident to another staff member
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A nurse aide who reports suspected abuse in good faith is protected from which of the following by federal regulation?
A. Being required to provide a written statement
B. Retaliation or reprisal by the facility for making the report
C. Having the report investigated at all
D. Losing their place on the nurse aide registry automatically
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
A resident tells a nurse aide that another resident took money from their nightstand. This allegation should be classified and handled as a possible case of:
A. Physical abuse only
B. Misappropriation of resident property/exploitation
C. A normal roommate dispute requiring no report
D. Neglect due to inadequate supervision
Source: 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
When lifting a heavy object or repositioning a resident, a nurse aide should primarily use the strength of the:
A. Lower back
B. Legs, keeping the back straight
C. Arms and shoulders alone
D. Neck and upper spine
Source: NM Health Care Authority-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program curriculum (basic nursing skills)
