Ignoring a resident's frequent call lights, leading to a fall, is an example of

Ignoring a resident's frequent call lights, leading to a fall, is an example of

• A. Abandonment
• B. Abuse
• C. False imprisonment
• D. Neglect

Answer: (D)

Not responding to a resident’s call lights is neglect—a failure to provide needed care or protect safety. When a resident repeatedly signals for help and staff ignore those signals, the risk of harm increases, such as a fall. In CNA practice, neglect covers delays or omissions in care that jeopardize a resident’s safety or well-being. This differs from abandonment (leaving a resident without any plan for ongoing care), abuse (intentional harm or mistreatment), or false imprisonment (unjustified restriction of movement). The key idea is that timely response to call lights is a basic duty to keep residents safe.

Not responding to a resident’s call lights is neglect—a failure to provide needed care or protect safety. When a resident repeatedly signals for help and staff ignore those signals, the risk of harm increases, such as a fall. In CNA practice, neglect covers delays or omissions in care that jeopardize a resident’s safety or well-being. This differs from abandonment (leaving a resident without any plan for ongoing care), abuse (intentional harm or mistreatment), or false imprisonment (unjustified restriction of movement). The key idea is that timely response to call lights is a basic duty to keep residents safe.