TL;DR
Study the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse along with mandatory reporting obligations for healthcare workers. Recognizing abuse and knowing reporting requirements protects vulnerable populations and is a critical exam topic.
Free Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Reporting Practice Questions
CNA Written Examination (NNAAP) · Client Rights & Legal/Ethics
This module covers Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Reporting as part of the Client Rights & Legal/Ethics section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.
| Exam | CNA Written Examination (NNAAP) |
| Pass Rate | 87% |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Module | Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Reporting |
Why Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Reporting matters
Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Reporting is a commonly tested topic on the CNA Written Examination (NNAAP) because it covers fundamental knowledge required for competent professional practice.
Sample Practice Questions (5)
1. A CNA observes another staff member yelling at a resident and calling them stupid. This behavior is an example of:
- Appropriate discipline for a non-compliant resident
- Verbal abuse, which must be reported immediately
- Normal workplace frustration that does not need to be reported
- Therapeutic communication to get the resident's attention
2. Which of the following is a sign that a resident may be experiencing abuse?
- The resident smiles and greets staff happily
- Unexplained bruises, withdrawal from activities, and flinching when touched
- The resident enjoys attending group activities
- The resident has a healthy appetite
3. Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
- Calling a resident names
- Hitting, slapping, or roughly handling a resident
- Stealing a resident's money
- Ignoring a resident's call light
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- Intentionally causing physical harm
- Failure to provide necessary care, resulting in harm or risk of harm
- Verbally threatening the resident
- Unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
5. If a CNA suspects that a resident is being abused, the CNA is REQUIRED to:
- Keep it to themselves to avoid causing trouble
- Report the suspicion to their supervisor immediately
- Wait to see if it happens again before reporting
- Confront the suspected abuser directly
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