Client Rights Practice Test

“let the client do as much as he is able to.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “do everything for the client so it is done correctly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “care only for clients who are the same sex.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “work as quickly as possible.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“OBRA ’87.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “OSHA.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “CDC.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “FDA.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“label them with the resident’s name.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put them in the resident’s dresser drawers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask the family to remove an equal number of old clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “make sure the charge nurse sees the clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“freedom of choice” is correct. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care. “free medical care” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “access to the medicine cart” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “access to the laundry” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“privacy.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “confidentiality.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “personal choice.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “personal hygiene.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“refer the family member to the nurse” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “allow the family member to read the client’s medication list” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “tell the family member what medications are given” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “give the family member the client’s chart” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.

“having personal information kept confidential” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “obtaining private duty staff if desired” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “knowing what is wrong with the client’s roommate” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “treating the staff any way he or she pleases” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“placing them in a labeled denture cup.” is correct. Protect personal devices from loss/damage; store/clean per policy and label clearly. “keeping them in a tissue in a dresser drawer.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “insisting the client wear the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “placing an identifying mark on the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“placing them in a labeled denture cup.” is correct. Protect personal devices from loss/damage; store/clean per policy and label clearly. “keeping them in a tissue in a dresser drawer.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “insisting the resident wear the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “placing an identifying mark on the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

““You really should ask the charge nurse for
that information.”” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “"I’m sorry, I’m not allowed to discuss him
with you.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““I’ll tell you, but keep it confidential.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. ““I’m really not sure what is wrong with him.”” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“addressing a patient as you would a child” is correct. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care. “giving a patient your full attention” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “showing kindness and patience to the patient” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “treating the patient like a functioning mature adult” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“purchase of the most expensive hearing aid.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “written notes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “an interpreter.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “assistance with hearing aids.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“CPR will not be performed.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Put the client on a machine if she stops breathing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “The client needs to be kept alive.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Start CPR immediately if the client stops breathing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be allowed privacy with the client.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “stay in the day room.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “stay a short while so as not to tire the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “be expected to help with care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“have the same needs for care as other patients.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “need to be by themselves in a quiet room.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “do not need to be consulted regarding their care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “are usually in pain.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Patient’s Bill of Rights.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Infection Control Manual.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Policy and Procedure Manual.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Physician’s Code of Ethics.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the client’s right to privacy.” is correct. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care. “never sharing client information.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “not documenting information in the client’s chart.” is incorrect because it documentation must reflect care actually provided; falsifying is unsafe and unethical. “the client’s right to have insurance.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“follow the agency’s policies for caring for a confused patient.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “remind him each morning to shower and shave independently.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the aide’s experience with restraints.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “the type of device being used.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the time the restraint was released.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “unusual observations about the client’s skin.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the nurse in charge.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “no one. The client's trust in the nurse aide is more important than a grievance.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the client's doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the client's family.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“enlist help from the client.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “ask the family to do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “get another nurse aide to do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “have the client do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“as quickly as possible” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “within 1 hour” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “within 2 hours” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “within 4 hours” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“perform a mental status exam.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “ensure the client’s privacy.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “check the water temperature.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “gather all supplies before starting.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“right to privacy.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “right to confidentiality.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “right to nursing care plans.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “right to refuse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report it to the charge nurse immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the employee to stop.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep an eye out to see if it happens again.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “tell another nurse aide.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“has the right to refuse treatment.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “should not be given choices in his therapy.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “does not have the right to refuse therapy.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “can refuse therapy only with the doctor’s
permission.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“client’s right to privacy.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “client’s right to medical care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “client’s right to review his records.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “client’s right to ask questions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“cover the resident with a bath blanket.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put the bed in the low position.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wash the perineal area from back to front.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “place dirty towels and linens on the floor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“continue to work with the patient and report the incident to the Nurse Aide supervisor” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “limit the patient's television time” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “give the patient an ultimatum such as "if you do X then I will do Y"” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “confine the patient to their room” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“provide privacy with the curtain pulled.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “leave the curtain open so she can see the
client.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “make the client’s bed while she is sitting on
the commode.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that she can use the commode
only once a shift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

This is a select‑all‑that‑apply item. The correct choices are “A patient has the right to cleanliness and comfort.”, “A patient has the right to privacy during wash times.”, “A patient has the right to live free from abuse.”, “A patient has the right to make their own personal decisions.”. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care.

“using gloves when providing pericare.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “forcing a client’s fingers off the side rails.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “deliberately leaving the call bell out of reach.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “turning the lights out against the client’s
wishes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“respect her clothing choice.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “help her choose a more appropriate outfit.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her that she will look uncoordinated.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “select an outfit for her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“necessary for rehabilitation.” is correct. Positioning reduces aspiration risk and increases comfort; follow safe feeding and positioning guidelines. “done only when time permits.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the family’s responsibility.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a violation of client rights.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“identification of healthcare workers.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “considerate and respectful care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “privacy.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy. “be informed of hospital policies.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be offered care to meet her physical and
emotional needs.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “be left alone to grieve.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “be cared for only by relatives and close friends” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “not be offered any choices about her care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“knock on the door and wait for the client to
respond.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “assume he does not want to be disturbed
and leave him alone.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “immediately open the door and walk in.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “knock and enter without need for a response.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“dietary supplements.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “vitamin pills.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “tube feeding.” is incorrect because it does not reduce aspiration risk; use upright positioning and safe feeding techniques. “clear broth.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“uncover only the area she is working on.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “uncover the client completely so that she can work quickly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep the client completely covered and work under the covers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “leave the curtain open at all times.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy.

“close the door.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “check the order.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “choose the client’s clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “report to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.