CNA Practice Test
Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1529 of 1700

What did Rosa's Law do?

  1. It closed every state institution and sent residents home to their families
  2. It changed the term "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability"
  3. It created a community health center in each state
  4. It banned the use of restraints in all group homes
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Correct answer: It changed the term "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability"

Laws now use the newer term, which helps reduce stigma.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.2: History of Care for Individuals With Mental Health Disorders and Developmental Disorders

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026