Professional role and rightsQuestion 81 of 1700
What is neglect?
- Hitting, pushing, or slapping a resident in your care
- Using a resident's money or belongings for another person
- Speaking to a resident in a harsh or threatening way
- Failing to give needed care to someone in your charge
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Correct answer: Failing to give needed care to someone in your charge
Neglect means care is not provided.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026