Personal careQuestion 288 of 1700
In long-term care, which way is typically used to identify a resident who has a cognitive deficit?
- Ask the resident to state his or her own name
- Check a photograph in the medical record
- Read the name on the door of the resident’s room
- Ask the roommate to tell you who the resident is
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Correct answer: Check a photograph in the medical record
Residents with cognitive or sensory deficits may not state their name correctly. A photo or an experienced staff member is used.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.4: Pre- and Post-Procedural Steps
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026