CNA Certification (Written Exam)Resident Rights and Legal/EthicalHard
A nurse aide notices that a resident's daughter frequently asks the resident to sign checks and has recently taken jewelry from the room 'for safekeeping.' The resident seems confused about these transactions. What should the aide do?
- AAsk the resident's roommate to keep an eye on future visits
- BSay nothing since family financial matters are not the aide's concern
- CConfront the daughter directly about the suspected theft
- DReport the observations to the supervisor or appropriate authority
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Report the observations to the supervisor or appropriate authority
Suspected financial exploitation of a resident must be reported to a supervisor or the appropriate protective services, just like physical abuse or neglect. Nurse aides are mandated reporters for all forms of mistreatment, including financial exploitation.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Relying on another resident is inappropriate and does not fulfill reporting duties.
- B. Financial exploitation is a reportable form of elder abuse, not a private family matter.
- C. Confronting the family member directly is outside the aide's role and could escalate risk.
Financial Exploitation Reporting
Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of a resident's funds, property, or assets; it must be reported like other forms of abuse.
- Signs include missing money, forced signatures, or missing valuables
- CNAs must report suspicions, not confront family members
- Reporting protects vulnerable residents from ongoing harm
Memory trick: 'Money missing? Keep reporting, not confronting.'