North Carolina CNA Written Practice Exam

What term describes the act of touching a resident without their permission?

1. Assault

2. Battery

3. Neglect

4. Negligence

The correct answer is: Assault

The term that describes the act of touching a resident without their permission is battery. Battery refers specifically to the unauthorized physical contact with another person, which can include any form of touching, regardless of whether it causes injury or harm. In a healthcare context, this can encompass actions taken without the consent of a patient or resident, highlighting the importance of obtaining clear permission for all physical interactions. Assault refers to the threat or attempt to cause harm, which may involve the fear of immediate physical contact but does not necessarily include actual physical interaction. Neglect involves failing to provide the necessary care or support to a resident, while negligence pertains to a breach of duty that results in harm or injury due to a lack of reasonable care. Thus, the act of touching without consent is more accurately defined as battery.