4C051 CDC - Volume 1 || Questions with complete
solutions.
Morality (defintion) correct answers Personal belief system derived from family, school,
religion, environment
Professional Ethics (defintion) correct answers commonly held (and written down) values
that guide professional behavior
5 areas that form the foundation of trust correct answers autonomy, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, justice, confidentiality
When can you engage in a nontherapeutic relationship w/ a patient? correct answers
generally, anytime there is a differential in power btw the staff and the patient, it's
unacceptable
What is the American Medical Association's stance regarding sexual activities w/ patients?
correct answers sexual activities w/ patients is unethical
What is the patient's perception of the quality of care based upon? correct answers it is
created by his/her interactions w/ members of the health care team
What are the five principles of communication? correct answers 1) communication requires a
sender, a message, and a receiver
2) channels of communication are verbal, nonverbal, or written
3) the goal is to obtain information, inform, explore problems, or release tension
4) The degree of effectiveness is determined by the setting and attitudes of those involved in
the communication process.
5) know what you are going to say and say what you mean
What influences the patient's assessment of treatment worth and the overall success of a
treatment program? correct answers your behavior towards the patient, coworkers, and
professional staff
Acceptance (defintion) correct answers an active process, a series of positive behaviors that
convey respect for the patient as an individual
What should you do if you're in doubt about a feeling that the patient has expressed? correct
answers paraphrase the words back to the patient for clarification
civil tort liability correct answers involves a civil wring that injures a person, or property of
another person. This liability involves a personal lawsuit and money damages
Assault (definition) correct answers a threat of physical harm that creates a fear of imminent
bodily injury or an apprehension or unwanted touching
2 types of defamation of character correct answers Libel is generally written/printed
defamation
Slander is when someone says something false about you
,What are some examples of negligence that can occur in a patient setting? correct answers
Failure to inform, failure to consult, causation, damages
Who is responsible for diagnosing disorders oir ordering treatment? correct answers a
credentialed health care provider or physician, not a mental health technician
What medical care is a minor allowed to consent for treatment? correct answers Minors are
permitted to consent to treatment for certain categories of care (e.g. pregnancy, birth control
counseling - not in all states, venereal disease, drug and alcohol abuse, and medical
emergencies)
Describe the conditions under which an involuntary admission usually occurs: correct
answers when the patients are too ill to recognize the illness or when they can't act on their
own behalf to protect their interests
When an active duty member is involuntarily admitted, what is the time period for an
independent review? correct answers 72 hours
What did the Surgeon General say concerning ethical issues concerning confidentiality?
correct answers Each profession that provides mental health treatment embraces
confidentiality as a core ethical principle
What organization besides Congress has spelled out very specific patients rights? correct
answers The Joint Commission
What can occur in the medical community w/o ethical controls? correct answers
unscrupulous medical personnel are free to experiment and mistreat patients
Joint Commission is most interested in speaking to whom during an inspection? correct
answers they want to talk w/ you (the MHT)
Joint Commission standard (definition) correct answers a statement of expectation concerning
a degree or level of requirement, excellence, or attainment in quality of performance
What does the Joint Commission do at the conclusion of their inspection? correct answers
Integrate their findings and produce a preliminary report of these findings and the potential
impact on the organizations accreditation decision
Who makes the final decision regarding Joint Commission accreditation? correct answers the
Joint Commission Accreditation Committee
What are the specific functions of the HSI (health services inspection)? correct answers -
Evaluate the preparedness of AD/reserve component medical units to fulfill their readiness
mission
- Provide an objective appraisal of mgmt and make recs for improvement to commanders and
higher headquarters
- Identify instances of fraud, waste, and abuse
- Evaluate the effectiveness/efficiency with which health care resources are managed
, What is the basic tenet of the HSI scoring process? correct answers it's based on the unit goal
of meeting mission requirements
Which area is not a basic ethical foundation of trust you must exercise as an MHT?
-Respect
-Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy correct answers Respect
Which ethical behavior is closely related to respecting the patient's dignity? correct answers
Individual Care
Which aspect of doing all of your duty is considered extremely important? correct answers
Reliability
Who is held accountable if a journeyman engages in an inappropriate relationship with a
patient? correct answers the technician
If you touch a patient unnecessarily you are violating? correct answers Physical Privacy
Which of the following is not an example of effective communication ?
-Looking people in their eyes
-Being sympathetic
-Being empathetic
-Being conscious of nonverbal signs correct answers Being sympathetic
Which of the following is not an example of retaliation towards a patient?
-Avoiding patients
-Withholding medication
-Laughing at a patient's fears
-Reducing the patient to a diagnosis correct answers Withholding medication
Which attribute allows the patient to gain a feeling of security by being able to predict your
behavior? correct answers Consistency
Which legal liability is considered non-punitive? correct answers Administrative
Which liability protects the accountability of the patient and the Air Force? correct answers
administrative
Which of these is not considered an intentional tort?
-Negligence
-Assault
-Misrepresentation
-False imprisonment correct answers Negligence
solutions.
Morality (defintion) correct answers Personal belief system derived from family, school,
religion, environment
Professional Ethics (defintion) correct answers commonly held (and written down) values
that guide professional behavior
5 areas that form the foundation of trust correct answers autonomy, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, justice, confidentiality
When can you engage in a nontherapeutic relationship w/ a patient? correct answers
generally, anytime there is a differential in power btw the staff and the patient, it's
unacceptable
What is the American Medical Association's stance regarding sexual activities w/ patients?
correct answers sexual activities w/ patients is unethical
What is the patient's perception of the quality of care based upon? correct answers it is
created by his/her interactions w/ members of the health care team
What are the five principles of communication? correct answers 1) communication requires a
sender, a message, and a receiver
2) channels of communication are verbal, nonverbal, or written
3) the goal is to obtain information, inform, explore problems, or release tension
4) The degree of effectiveness is determined by the setting and attitudes of those involved in
the communication process.
5) know what you are going to say and say what you mean
What influences the patient's assessment of treatment worth and the overall success of a
treatment program? correct answers your behavior towards the patient, coworkers, and
professional staff
Acceptance (defintion) correct answers an active process, a series of positive behaviors that
convey respect for the patient as an individual
What should you do if you're in doubt about a feeling that the patient has expressed? correct
answers paraphrase the words back to the patient for clarification
civil tort liability correct answers involves a civil wring that injures a person, or property of
another person. This liability involves a personal lawsuit and money damages
Assault (definition) correct answers a threat of physical harm that creates a fear of imminent
bodily injury or an apprehension or unwanted touching
2 types of defamation of character correct answers Libel is generally written/printed
defamation
Slander is when someone says something false about you
,What are some examples of negligence that can occur in a patient setting? correct answers
Failure to inform, failure to consult, causation, damages
Who is responsible for diagnosing disorders oir ordering treatment? correct answers a
credentialed health care provider or physician, not a mental health technician
What medical care is a minor allowed to consent for treatment? correct answers Minors are
permitted to consent to treatment for certain categories of care (e.g. pregnancy, birth control
counseling - not in all states, venereal disease, drug and alcohol abuse, and medical
emergencies)
Describe the conditions under which an involuntary admission usually occurs: correct
answers when the patients are too ill to recognize the illness or when they can't act on their
own behalf to protect their interests
When an active duty member is involuntarily admitted, what is the time period for an
independent review? correct answers 72 hours
What did the Surgeon General say concerning ethical issues concerning confidentiality?
correct answers Each profession that provides mental health treatment embraces
confidentiality as a core ethical principle
What organization besides Congress has spelled out very specific patients rights? correct
answers The Joint Commission
What can occur in the medical community w/o ethical controls? correct answers
unscrupulous medical personnel are free to experiment and mistreat patients
Joint Commission is most interested in speaking to whom during an inspection? correct
answers they want to talk w/ you (the MHT)
Joint Commission standard (definition) correct answers a statement of expectation concerning
a degree or level of requirement, excellence, or attainment in quality of performance
What does the Joint Commission do at the conclusion of their inspection? correct answers
Integrate their findings and produce a preliminary report of these findings and the potential
impact on the organizations accreditation decision
Who makes the final decision regarding Joint Commission accreditation? correct answers the
Joint Commission Accreditation Committee
What are the specific functions of the HSI (health services inspection)? correct answers -
Evaluate the preparedness of AD/reserve component medical units to fulfill their readiness
mission
- Provide an objective appraisal of mgmt and make recs for improvement to commanders and
higher headquarters
- Identify instances of fraud, waste, and abuse
- Evaluate the effectiveness/efficiency with which health care resources are managed
, What is the basic tenet of the HSI scoring process? correct answers it's based on the unit goal
of meeting mission requirements
Which area is not a basic ethical foundation of trust you must exercise as an MHT?
-Respect
-Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy correct answers Respect
Which ethical behavior is closely related to respecting the patient's dignity? correct answers
Individual Care
Which aspect of doing all of your duty is considered extremely important? correct answers
Reliability
Who is held accountable if a journeyman engages in an inappropriate relationship with a
patient? correct answers the technician
If you touch a patient unnecessarily you are violating? correct answers Physical Privacy
Which of the following is not an example of effective communication ?
-Looking people in their eyes
-Being sympathetic
-Being empathetic
-Being conscious of nonverbal signs correct answers Being sympathetic
Which of the following is not an example of retaliation towards a patient?
-Avoiding patients
-Withholding medication
-Laughing at a patient's fears
-Reducing the patient to a diagnosis correct answers Withholding medication
Which attribute allows the patient to gain a feeling of security by being able to predict your
behavior? correct answers Consistency
Which legal liability is considered non-punitive? correct answers Administrative
Which liability protects the accountability of the patient and the Air Force? correct answers
administrative
Which of these is not considered an intentional tort?
-Negligence
-Assault
-Misrepresentation
-False imprisonment correct answers Negligence
