Professional role and rightsQuestion 55 of 1700
Which action is unethical behavior for a nursing assistant?
- Answering a call light when you are free to help
- Asking the nurse for help with a new task
- Keeping information about a client private from others
- Using your own phone while you are giving care to a resident
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Correct answer: Using your own phone while you are giving care to a resident
Personal phone use around residents is on the book's list of unethical acts.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026