Professional role and rightsQuestion 979 of 1700
Which task is required of ombudsman programs under the Older Americans Act?
- Set staffing ratios and pay rates
- Hire and train new nurse aides
- Run the yearly survey of the facility
- Speak for residents to government agencies
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Correct answer: Speak for residents to government agencies
Speaking for residents to government agencies is a required ombudsman task. Hiring staff and running surveys are not.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026