Psychiatric Nursing Contemporary Practice 5th Edition By Boyd
Psychiatric Nursing Contemporary Practice 5th Edition By Boyd
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Chapter 4- Patient Rights and Legal Issues
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A nurse is explaining advance care directives, or “living wills,” to a patient and the patient’s spouse. Which of the following would the nurse include in the description? | |
| A) | The document tells what treatment is to be omitted if the patient is unable to make the decision. | |
| B) | It requires that the patient sign the “living will” document while an attorney is present. | |
| C) | The patient’s physician must act as a witness when the patient signs the document. | |
| D) | An attorney draws up the papers to be given to the patient and his or her family. | |
| 2. | A psychiatric–mental health nurse determines that a patient is competent when he is able to do which of the following? | |
| A) | Speak coherent English. | |
| B) | Communicate his or her choices. | |
| C) | Write a “living will.” | |
| D) | Comply with the medical regimen. | |
| 3. | A patient receives a court order for commitment. Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of “least restrictive environment?” | |
| A) | Involuntary commitment to an outpatient community mental health center | |
| B) | Medication administration for sedation so the patient cannot get out of bed | |
| C) | Placing the patient in a locked padded room in response to threats of self-harm | |
| D) | Allowing the patient to make the decision about whether treatment is necessary | |
| 4. | A nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for a mental disorder. The nurse is legally obligated to breach the patient’s confidentiality if the patient states which of the following? | |
| A) | “I think that the federal government is spying on me.” | |
| B) | “I get really ‘turned on’ by your appearance.” | |
| C) | “That doctor I had today really made me angry.” | |
| D) | “When I get out of here, I’m going to kill my neighbor.” | |
| 5. | Which patient would the nurse determine to be the most likely a candidate for involuntary commitment? | |
| A) | The client who refuses to take the prescribed medication | |
| B) | The client who is screaming in the street disturbing neighbors | |
| C) | The client who refuses to participate in the planned therapy | |
| D) | The client with a mental disorder who is homeless | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | B |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | D |
| 5. | B |
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