Strengthen your understanding of legal and ethical behaviors with our free CNA practice test. Understanding legal responsibilities and ethical principles is crucial for your role as a CNA and is extensively tested on your certification exam.
What You’ll Practice:
• Professional boundaries
• Scope of practice
• Mandatory reporting
• Abuse prevention and reporting
• Documentation requirements
• Ethical decision-making
• Legal responsibilities
• Professional conduct
• Incident reporting
• Negligence prevention
This practice test features 15 carefully selected questions that reflect real scenarios involving legal and ethical decisions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand how to handle challenging situations professionally and legally.
Why Legal and Ethical Behavior Matters:
As a CNA, you must understand and follow legal and ethical guidelines daily. Your ability to:
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Recognize and report abuse
• Document accurately
• Work within scope of practice
• Make ethical decisions
is essential for protecting yourself, your facility, and your residents.
Test Format:
• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Timed practice session
• Instant feedback
• Detailed explanations
• Score tracking
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
Take this free practice test to assess your understanding of legal and ethical behaviors. Use it to identify areas where you might need additional study before your certification exam.
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1: full disclosure of the facts the patient needs to make an intelligent (informed) decision before any invasive treatment or procedure is performed.
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Consider the principles of informed consent and the importance of clarity in communicating risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
2: rules, or standards of conduct, for group members to follow.
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Think about a framework that guides behavior and maintains order in social interactions or organizations.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
3: Which unaccompanied minor requires parental consent prior to treatment?
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Consider the age-related legal guidelines and circumstances under which a minor typically needs parental involvement for medical treatment.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
4: you keep the person’s information confidential.
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Consider the ethical responsibility associated with sensitive information and the importance of trust in personal and professional relationships.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
5: You tell another nursing assistant that you think the housekeeper is stealing money from the staff. This is an example of.
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Consider the implications of sharing suspicions about someone’s behavior without concrete evidence—think about the concepts of gossip or rumor.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
6: If you begin to give care to a person without asking permission, you may be guilty of.
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Consider the importance of consent in caregiving and the potential legal implications of acting without it.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
7: The purpose of civil law is to make the aggrieved person whole again, to restore the person to where he or she was.
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Think about the primary objective of civil law and how it seeks to address harm or loss by compensating the injured party.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
8: you believe you are the only person who understands the person and his or her needs.
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Consider the perspective of others and the importance of collaboration in understanding someone’s needs.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
9: What is a defendant?
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Consider the party in a legal case who is accused of wrongdoing or facing a lawsuit.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
10: You are giving care in a home and you notice the person is not taking the prescribed medications.
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Consider the importance of communication and understanding the underlying reasons for non-compliance.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
11: a legal presumption that a person who has reached the age of majority can make decisions for herself or himself unless proved otherwise (if she or he has been legally declared incompetent).
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Consider the legal age at which individuals are typically recognized as capable of making their own choices, unless there are specific circumstances that challenge this capability.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
12: What is a legal summons?
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Consider a formal document that notifies an individual of a legal proceeding and requires their presence in court.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
13: The patient care technician is working on the medical surgical unit and answers the telephone. The caller wants to know, “how is Mr. Smith doing?” what is the most important factor that affects the response?
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Consider patient confidentiality and privacy regulations when sharing information about a patient’s condition.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
14: any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person to an older adult; the act causes harm or serious risk of harm.
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Think about actions that violate trust and safety standards in caregiving, leading to harm or potential harm to the vulnerable.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
15: Do not use the patient’s name in any section of the paper.
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Remember to maintain patient confidentiality by using identifiers or descriptions instead of names.
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