Professional role and rightsQuestion 89 of 1700
You find signs of possible abuse. What should you do at that time?
- Leave at once to find the family and tell them first
- Stay with the resident until it is safe, and tell the nurse
- Confront the person you think did it and ask why
- Wait a day to see if the signs get worse
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Correct answer: Stay with the resident until it is safe, and tell the nurse
Keep the resident safe from more harm and report to the nurse. Do not wait or confront anyone.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026