4C0X1 VOLUME 1 CDC SELF-TEST UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What is the definition of morality?
Answer:
personal belief system derived from family, school, religion, environment
Question:
2. What is the definition of professional ethics?
Answer:
commonly held (and written down) values that guide professional behavior
Question:
3. Identify the five areas that form the foundation of trust.
Answer:
autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, confidentiality
Question:
4. When can you engage in a nontherapeutic relationship
with a patient?
Answer:
generally, anytime there is a differential in power between the staff and the patient
it is unacceptable.
Question:
5. What is the American Medical Association's stance
regarding sexual activities with patients?
Answer:
sexual activities with patients is unethical
Question:
6. What is the patient's perception of the quality of care
based upon?
Answer:
it is created by his or her interactions with members of the health care team
,Question:
7. What are the five principles of communication?
Answer:
Communication requires a sender, a message, and a receiver
Channels of communication are verbal, nonverbal, or written
The goal is to obtain information, inform, explore problems, or release tension
The degree of effectiveness is determined by the setting and attitudes of those
involved in the communication process
Know what you're going to say and say what you mean
Question:
8. What influences the patient's assessment of treatment
worth and the overall success of a treatment program?
Answer:
Your behavior towards the patient, co-workers, and professional staff
Question:
9. Define acceptance.
Answer:
An active process, a series of positive behaviors that convey respect for the
patient as an individual
Question:
10. What should you do if you're in doubt about a feeling the
patient has expressed?
Answer:
Paraphrase the words back to the patient for clarification
Question:
11. Describe a civil tort liability?
Answer:
A civil wrong that injures a person, or property of another person. This liability
involves a personal lawsuit and money damages.
Question:
12. Define assault.
Answer:
A threat of physical harm that creates a fear of imminent bodily injury or an
apprehension or unwanted touching
, Question:
13. Define the two types of defamation of character.
Answer:
Libel (written or printed) Slander (someone says something false about you)
Question:
14. What are some examples of negligence that can occur in
a patient setting?
Answer:
Failure to inform, failure to consult, causation, damages
Question:
15. Who is responsible for diagnosing disorders or ordering
treatment?
Answer:
It is the responsibility of a credentialed health care provider or physician, not a
mental health technician
Question:
16. What medical care is a minor allowed to consent for
treatment?
Answer:
Minors are permitted to consent to treatment for certain categories of care (e.g.
pregnancies, birth control counseling (not in all states), venereal disease, drug an
alcohol abuse, and medical emergencies
Question:
17. Describe the conditions in which involuntary admission
usually occurs.
Answer:
When the patients are too ill to recognize the illness or when they can't act on
their own behalf to protect their interests
Question:
18. When an active duty member is involuntarily admitted,
what is the time period for an independent review?
Answer:
72 hours
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What is the definition of morality?
Answer:
personal belief system derived from family, school, religion, environment
Question:
2. What is the definition of professional ethics?
Answer:
commonly held (and written down) values that guide professional behavior
Question:
3. Identify the five areas that form the foundation of trust.
Answer:
autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, confidentiality
Question:
4. When can you engage in a nontherapeutic relationship
with a patient?
Answer:
generally, anytime there is a differential in power between the staff and the patient
it is unacceptable.
Question:
5. What is the American Medical Association's stance
regarding sexual activities with patients?
Answer:
sexual activities with patients is unethical
Question:
6. What is the patient's perception of the quality of care
based upon?
Answer:
it is created by his or her interactions with members of the health care team
,Question:
7. What are the five principles of communication?
Answer:
Communication requires a sender, a message, and a receiver
Channels of communication are verbal, nonverbal, or written
The goal is to obtain information, inform, explore problems, or release tension
The degree of effectiveness is determined by the setting and attitudes of those
involved in the communication process
Know what you're going to say and say what you mean
Question:
8. What influences the patient's assessment of treatment
worth and the overall success of a treatment program?
Answer:
Your behavior towards the patient, co-workers, and professional staff
Question:
9. Define acceptance.
Answer:
An active process, a series of positive behaviors that convey respect for the
patient as an individual
Question:
10. What should you do if you're in doubt about a feeling the
patient has expressed?
Answer:
Paraphrase the words back to the patient for clarification
Question:
11. Describe a civil tort liability?
Answer:
A civil wrong that injures a person, or property of another person. This liability
involves a personal lawsuit and money damages.
Question:
12. Define assault.
Answer:
A threat of physical harm that creates a fear of imminent bodily injury or an
apprehension or unwanted touching
, Question:
13. Define the two types of defamation of character.
Answer:
Libel (written or printed) Slander (someone says something false about you)
Question:
14. What are some examples of negligence that can occur in
a patient setting?
Answer:
Failure to inform, failure to consult, causation, damages
Question:
15. Who is responsible for diagnosing disorders or ordering
treatment?
Answer:
It is the responsibility of a credentialed health care provider or physician, not a
mental health technician
Question:
16. What medical care is a minor allowed to consent for
treatment?
Answer:
Minors are permitted to consent to treatment for certain categories of care (e.g.
pregnancies, birth control counseling (not in all states), venereal disease, drug an
alcohol abuse, and medical emergencies
Question:
17. Describe the conditions in which involuntary admission
usually occurs.
Answer:
When the patients are too ill to recognize the illness or when they can't act on
their own behalf to protect their interests
Question:
18. When an active duty member is involuntarily admitted,
what is the time period for an independent review?
Answer:
72 hours
