Question

1. under the right to voice grievances, which can individuals do?

voice concerns with the fear of discrimination
make complaints but receive punishment
voice concerns without the fear of reprisal
be discharged after reporting a complaint

1. when an individual is accepted into a community, which do they have the right to know?

their rights as an individual in the community
who supplies the communitys electricity
the pay scale for staff members
the communitys profit margin

1. what is one way to protect an individuals dignity?

not allowing them to do things for themselves
laughing when they are embarrassed
learning their history and preferences
limit visitation of family and friends

1. what is a responsibility of an organization if they are authorized to manage an individuals funds?

keep a written authorization signed by the resident or responsible party
access the funds to pay staff payroll or other needs of the facility
counsel the individual on wasteful spending habits
post the account balance in the medical record

1. you are cleaning a residents apartment and come across a small stack of old paper bags. they are not in use and have frayed edges and tears. what is the best course of action?

throw the paper bags away
put them in a drawer out of the way
ask the resident what to do with the paper bags
inform the resident about the communitys recycling program and that it is required

Explanation:

1. The right to voice grievances means individuals can voice concerns without fear of reprisal (such as discrimination, punishment, or discharge).
2. When accepted into a community, an individual has the right to know their rights as an individual in that community. The other options (electricity supplier, staff pay scale, profit margin) are not fundamental rights of an individual in a community.
3. Learning an individual's history and preferences shows respect and helps protect their dignity. Not allowing them to do things for themselves, laughing when they're embarrassed, and limiting family/friend visits are disrespectful and do not protect dignity.
4. If an organization is authorized to manage an individual's funds, they must keep a written authorization signed by the resident or responsible party. Using funds for staff payroll (unless authorized for the individual's use), counseling on spending (not a management responsibility in this context), and posting the balance in the medical record (not relevant) are incorrect.
5. Since the paper bags belong to the resident, the best course of action is to ask the resident what to do with them. Throwing them away or putting them in a drawer without permission is disrespectful. Informing about recycling (if not the resident's wish) is also not the best as it's the resident's property.

Answer:

1. Voice concerns without the fear of reprisal
2. Their rights as an individual in the community
3. Learning their history and preferences
4. Keep a written authorization signed by the resident or responsible party
5. Ask the resident what to do with the paper bags