ATI Mental Health Study Set Questions with correct answers

Beneficence Correct Answer - is the quality of doing good; can be described as charity Autonomy Correct Answer - is the client's right to make their own decisions. But he client must accept the consequences of those decisions. The client must also respect the decisions of others. Justice Correct Answer - Fair and equal treatment for all Fidelity Correct Answer - loyalty and faithfulness to the client and to one's duty Veracity Correct Answer - Honesty when dealing with a client Voluntary admission Correct Answer - the client or client's guardian chooses admission to a mental health facility in order to obtain treatment. A voluntary admitted client has the right to apply for release at any time. This client is considered competent, and so has the right to refuse medication and treatment. Temporary emergency admission Correct Answer - the client is admitted for emergent mental health care due to the inability to make decisions regarding care. The medical healthcare provider may initiate the admission which is then evaluated by a mental healthcare provider. The length of the temporary admission caries by the client's need and state laws but often is not to exceed 15 days. Involuntary admission Correct Answer - the client enters the mental health facility against their will for an indefinite period of time. The admission is based on the