mental health Rn nursing midterm study guide

What is a 'milieu'?

• A) A type of medication for mental health disorders

• B) Therapy focused on modifying/controlled environment to develop life and social skills disrupted by mental health disorder

• C) A legal term for patient rights

• D) A type of physical exercise

Which of the following is NOT a component of milieu therapy?

• A) Orient patient to physical setting

• B) ID rules and boundaries

• C) Safe environment

• D) Administering medication

Nonmaleficence means _________.

• do no harm

• do good always

• respect autonomy

• seek justice

Which ethical principle refers to being truthful and authentic?

• Autonomy

• Fidelity

• Veracity

• Beneficence

Intentional tort implies that the person knowingly performed unsafe, unlawful actions or an act of omission.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of assault in nursing?

• Physical harm to a client

• Verbal harm that causes fear or anxiety

• Breaking confidence

• Confinement without legal grounds

Battery in nursing does NOT require which of the following?

• A) A threat

• B) Physical contact

• C) Client awareness of contact

• D) Offensive or unwanted contact

False imprisonment is the confinement of a client when there are no legal grounds to do so.

• True

• False

Invasion of privacy in nursing can include breaking confidence by sharing photos without patient permission.

• True

• False

Negligence is defined as _________.

• providing inadequate care in a professional setting

• following all professional guidelines

• delivering exceptional care consistently

• ensuring patient safety at all times