Forensic Psychiatry pt.1

Question 1 of 14

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Test 1 Question 30. You are asked as a psychiatrist to determine if a patient has the capacity to make a will. To make the will, which one of the following does the patient not have to prove to you?

Select one of the following:

He knows that he is making a will
He knows how the will distributes his property
He knows the nature of the property to be distributed
He knows who will inherit the property
He understands court procedure

Explanation

Question 2 of 14

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Test 2 Question 65. Which one of the following is false concerning the right to die and surrogate decision-making?

Select one of the following:

Patients who believe that continuing treatment would lessen their quality of life have the right to demand that treatment be withheld or withdrawn
Advanced directives or a living will are a way for patients to express their preferences before anything happens that would cause them to lose capacity
If a patient leaves no clear instructions, the state will carry out a course of action to protect and preserve human life
Surrogate decision-makers can be appointed by the patient or the courts
The standard of substituted judgment means that the surrogate will do whatever is in the patient’s best interests

Explanation

Question 3 of 14

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Test 2 Question 102. Which one of the following is not necessary for a patient to be declared competent to stand trial?

Select one of the following:

Understanding of the nature of the charges against him or her
Not having a mental illness
Having the ability to consult a lawyer
Helping the lawyer in his defense
Understanding of court procedure

Explanation

Question 4 of 14

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Test 2 Question 106. Which ruling determined that the physician–patient relationship imposes an obligation on the psychiatrist for care and safety of the patient and others?

Select one of the following:

Wyatt vs Stickney
Durham vs the United States
O’Connor vs Donaldson
Tarasoff vs Regents of the University of California
Clites vs State

Explanation

Question 5 of 14

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Test 2 Question 146. A team comprising a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, nurse, and medical student discharges a patient because the insurance will no longer pay for her stay. She kills herself. Who will be held legally responsible for the team’s actions?

Select one of the following:

The medical student
The psychologist
The social worker
The nurse
The psychiatrist

Explanation

Question 6 of 14

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Test 3 Question 71. When should advanced directives be discussed with a patient?

Select one of the following:

At a time when the patient is competent
When admitted to the hospital
When a question of capacity arises
When the patient is in pre-op
When in the outpatient office

Explanation

Question 7 of 14

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Test 3 Question 101. Which one of the following is not necessary to be found competent to stand trial?

Select one of the following:

Ability to understand the charges
Ability to consult with a lawyer
Ability to process information related to the case
Ability to communicate with an attorney
Ability to recognize the symptoms of their own mental illness

Explanation

Question 8 of 14

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Test 3 Question 126. The psychiatrist’s right to maintain a patient’s secrecy in the face of a subpoena is known as:

Select one of the following:

Privilege
Confidentiality
Communication rights
Private rights
Clinical responsibility

Explanation

Question 9 of 14

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Test 4 Question 53. A psychiatrist keeps a medical chart as well as a separate set of psychotherapy notes for one of her patients. The patient’s records are subpoenaed by a court. Which of the following is true?

Select one of the following:

The medical chart only must be turned over to the court
Both the medical chart and the psychotherapy notes must be turned over to the court
Only the psychotherapy notes should be turned over to the court
Neither record should be turned over unless a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) release is signed by the patient
The psychotherapy notes should be turned over to the court only if specifically subpoenaed

Explanation

Question 10 of 14

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Test 3 Question 67. A physician who has reason to believe a patient may kill or injure another person must notify the potential victim, authorities, or the victim’s family or friends. This is the result of which one of the following answer choices?

Select one of the following:

Durham rule
M’Naghten rule
Ford v. Wainwright
Tarasoff rule
Respondeat superior

Explanation

Question 11 of 14

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Test 3 Question 83. Which one of the following terms refers to the state’s right to intervene and act as a surrogate parent for those who cannot care for themselves?

Select one of the following:

Actus reus
Mens rea
Parens patriae
Durable power
Respondeat superior

Explanation

Question 12 of 14

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Test 5 Question 41. A psychiatrist and a psychologist are sharing care for the same patient. In addition the patient is also seeing a nurse in their clinic. There is a negative outcome in the case and the patient decides to sue for malpractice. Who is ultimately held responsible?

Select one of the following:

The psychologist
The psychiatrist
The organization that owns the clinic
The nurse
The patient

Explanation

Question 13 of 14

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Test 5 Question 143. Which of the following statements concerning psychiatrists and suicide is most accurate?

Select one of the following:

The law imposes liability on the psychiatrist whenever a patient commits suicide
A psychiatrist is expected to foresee all possible harm that may come to a patient
The law views suicide as predictable in all cases
No Harm contracts are dependable legal protection for the psychiatrist
Psychiatrists must document risk assessment and appropriate interventions to meet the standard of care when treating a suicidal patient

Explanation

Question 14 of 14

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Test 5 Question 149. Which one of the following is false regarding HIPAA?

Select one of the following:

Authorization must be obtained for release of health information except for routine uses such as provider payment or health care operations
Patients must have access to written notice of their privacy rights
Patients have a right to know how their protected information is kept and disclosed
Patients have a right to copies of their medical record
Patients may control who receives their information but not how the information is communicated

	Created by Eleanor garvey almost 5 years ago

Test I: 30 Test II: 65, 102, 106, 146 Test III: 71, 101, 126 Test IV: 53, 67, 83 Test V: 41, 143, 149 Test VI: 77, 103, 106, 119, 138 Vignette 7

Forensic Psychiatry pt.1

Forensic Psychiatry pt.1

Question 1 of 14

Test 1 Question 30. You are asked as a psychiatrist to determine if a patient has the capacity to make a will. To make the will, which one of the following does the patient not have to prove to you?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 14

Test 2 Question 65. Which one of the following is false concerning the right to die and surrogate decision-making?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 14

Test 2 Question 102. Which one of the following is not necessary for a patient to be declared competent to stand trial?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 14

Test 2 Question 106. Which ruling determined that the physician–patient relationship imposes an obligation on the psychiatrist for care and safety of the patient and others?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 14

Test 2 Question 146. A team comprising a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, nurse, and medical student discharges a patient because the insurance will no longer pay for her stay. She kills herself. Who will be held legally responsible for the team’s actions?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 14

Test 3 Question 71. When should advanced directives be discussed with a patient?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 14

Test 3 Question 101. Which one of the following is not necessary to be found competent to stand trial?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 14

Test 3 Question 126. The psychiatrist’s right to maintain a patient’s secrecy in the face of a subpoena is known as:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 14

Test 4 Question 53. A psychiatrist keeps a medical chart as well as a separate set of psychotherapy notes for one of her patients. The patient’s records are subpoenaed by a court. Which of the following is true?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 14

Test 3 Question 67. A physician who has reason to believe a patient may kill or injure another person must notify the potential victim, authorities, or the victim’s family or friends. This is the result of which one of the following answer choices?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 14

Test 3 Question 83. Which one of the following terms refers to the state’s right to intervene and act as a surrogate parent for those who cannot care for themselves?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 14

Test 5 Question 41. A psychiatrist and a psychologist are sharing care for the same patient. In addition the patient is also seeing a nurse in their clinic. There is a negative outcome in the case and the patient decides to sue for malpractice. Who is ultimately held responsible?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 14

Test 5 Question 143. Which of the following statements concerning psychiatrists and suicide is most accurate?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 14

Test 5 Question 149. Which one of the following is false regarding HIPAA?

Select one of the following:

Explanation