Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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How should a nursing assistant respond when a resident attempts to give them a gift?

  1. Accept the gift politely

  2. Be polite but refuse

  3. Explain the staff needs to be unbiased

  4. Take the gift and report later

The correct answer is: Be polite but refuse

The appropriate response when a resident offers a gift is to be polite but refuse. This is because accepting gifts can create potential ethical dilemmas or feelings of favoritism among residents. By refusing the gift graciously, the nursing assistant helps to maintain professional boundaries and ensures that all residents feel treated equally and fairly. Maintaining an unbiased environment is crucial for fostering trust and respect between residents and caregivers. Accepting gifts, even with good intentions, might lead to misunderstandings or unintended expectations from other residents, which could disrupt the overall care relationship. This approach also preserves the integrity of professional relationships; nursing assistants are there to provide care and support, not to receive personal favors or gifts.