Free Advance Directives & Consent Practice Questions

1. A healthcare power of attorney (HCPOA) is a legal document that:

• Gives the CNA authority to consent to or refuse treatments on behalf of the resident
• Designates a specific person to make healthcare decisions for the resident if the resident is unable to do so
• Allows the facility to discharge the resident without notice
• Automatically expires after one year and must be renewed annually

2. A resident has a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order on their chart. The CNA finds the resident unresponsive and not breathing. The CNA should:

• Begin CPR immediately since all unresponsive patients receive CPR
• Stay with the resident, call for the nurse immediately, and follow the facility's DNR protocol without initiating CPR
• Leave the room and continue with other assignments
• Ask the resident's family for permission before taking any action

3. Informed consent for a surgical procedure must be obtained by:

• The CNA
• The licensed nurse
• The physician who will perform the procedure
• The resident's family members

4. An advance directive is a legal document that:

• Lists all of the resident's medications
• States a person's wishes for medical care if they become unable to speak for themselves
• Allows the CNA to make medical decisions for the resident
• Is required before a resident can be admitted to a facility

5. A resident with a DNR order falls and appears to be in pain. The CNA should:

• Not provide any care because the resident has a DNR
• Stay with the resident, provide comfort, keep them still, and report to the nurse immediately
• Move the resident back to bed immediately
• Call 911 for emergency transport