Psych Ch. 3
Although competency is a legal determination, it is not clearly defined across states. Which of the following is a true statement regarding competence? a) it is decision specific b) competent patients may not refuse all aspects of the treatment plan c) competency is the same as rationality d) health care providers can overrule an irrational decision made by a competent persion
a
Which of the following are entitlements of self-determination? SATA a) right to obtain other opinions b) right to participate in experimentation without informed consent c) right to refuse treatment d) right to refuse treatment during an emergency situation e) right to choose other forms of treatment
a, b, c
Which of the following is part of an external advocacy system? SATA a) American Healthcare Association b) American Hospital Association c) American Public Health Association d) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services e) The Joint Commission
a, b, c
Which of the following can help prevent negative outcomes of malpractice litigations in psychiatric mental health care? SATA a) evaluate risks to the patient b) seek consultation and record input c) involve the family in important decisions d) adhere to the agency's policy and procedure e) do not document decisions that may prove problematic
a, b, c, d
Which of the following is an element required to prove negligence on a health care professional? SATA a) duty b) cause in proximity c) damages d) cause in fact e) occurrence of a simple mistake f) financial obligation
a, b, c, d
Which court decision or act states that psychotherapists have a duty to exercise reasonable care in protecting the foreseeable victims of their patients' violent actions? a) a Public Law 99-319, The Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986 b) Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California c) The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 d) The Patient Self-Determination Act
b
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding an advance care directive? a) it needs to be written by an attorney b) it must be witnessed by two people and notarized c) it applies to those who can make their own decision d) it needs to be signed by an attorney
b
Which of the following mental health patients meets criteria to be involuntarily committed? a) a patient diagnosed with mania who is pacing the hallways b) a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who is threatening to cut himself c) a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is singing in his room d) a patient diagnosed with anxiety disorder who is fidgeting
b
A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with a mental disorder and their family. Which of the following is an important aspect of a psychiatric advance directive (PAD)? a) It allows family members to make the choice of treatment for incompetent individuals b) It must be signed by the case manager and two witnesses c) During periods of competency, PADs can be revoked d) A physician cannot override the declaration
c
The physician who fails to obtain informed consent before performing a procedure is liability for which of the following? a) battery b) false imprisonment c) medical battery d) assault
c
Which of the following is accurate regarding documenting in the patient record? a) documentation can include staff biases b) stereotypical entries may be used c) courts consider acts not recorded as acts not done d) documentation can be done in pencil in case a mistake is made
c
A nurse understands the importance of protecting patients' rights of self-determinism. Self-determinism is similar to which of the following ethical principles? a) beneficence b) justice c) veracity d) autonomy
d
