Legal & Ethical Behavior — Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test
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A CNA threatens a resident by saying, 'If you don't behave, I will tie you to the bed.' This is an example of what legal term?
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This Certified Nursing Assistant Legal & Ethical Behavior practice set has 30 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
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Three questions from the Legal & Ethical Behavior bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
A resident has unexplained bruises and a caregiver hits the resident. What type of abuse is this?
- Physical abuse — Correct answer
- Financial exploitation
- Involuntary seclusion
- A normal part of daily care
Explanation: Physical abuse (身体虐待/abuso físico) is causing bodily harm by hitting, slapping, pushing, or rough handling. Unexplained bruises are a common sign. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical
A caregiver yells at, threatens, and insults a resident, making the resident cry. What type of abuse is this?
- Verbal/emotional (psychological) abuse — Correct answer
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- Acceptable discipline
Explanation: Verbal/emotional (psychological) abuse (言语/情感虐待/abuso verbal o emocional) uses words, threats, insults, or intimidation to cause mental anguish. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical
Any unwanted sexual contact or behavior forced on a resident is which type of abuse?
- Sexual abuse — Correct answer
- Verbal abuse
- Neglect
- Financial exploitation
Explanation: Sexual abuse (性虐待/abuso sexual) is any sexual contact, behavior, or exposure forced on a resident without consent. It must be reported immediately. (Source: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Role of the Nurse Aide — Legal & Ethical