Personal careQuestion 1195 of 1700
Why is asking a resident for his or her name not always a safe way to identify the resident in long-term care?
- Residents are not allowed to state their own names
- The resident may have a cognitive or sensory deficit
- The name is always shown on the room door only
- The nurse always has to ask the name first
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Correct answer: The resident may have a cognitive or sensory deficit
Some residents cannot state the right name, so 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