ATI CMS MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2023
LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive
opens eyes
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answers questions appropriately
LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyesand
respond to questions
falls asleep easily
LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light
shaking
is confused
slow to respond
LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely respondsto
painful stimuli
*example*
rubbing sternum
LOC - COMATOSE (Correct Answer) - patient is unresponsive
abnormal posturing may be present
DECORTICATE POSTURING (Correct Answer) - arms
flexed/internally rotated
legs extended/internally rotated
DECEREBRATE POSTURING (Correct Answer) - head arched back
arms/legs extended
AUTONOMY (Correct Answer) - patient has the right to make
their own decisions even if not in their best interest
BENEFICENCE (Correct Answer) - do what is best for the
patient
*do good*
FIDELITY (Correct Answer) - keep your promises
loyalty/faithfulness
JUSTICE (Correct Answer) - provide fairness in care and
allocation of resources
NONMALEFICENCE (Correct Answer) - do no harm
VERACITY (Correct Answer) - tell the truth
PATIENT RIGHTS - REFUSAL OF TREATMENT (Correct Answer) -
even patients who are involuntarily admitted have the right to
refuse treatment
PATIENT RIGHTS - CONFIDENTIALITY (Correct Answer) - HIPAA
states that health information cannot be released without
patient's permission
client's right to privacy continues even after death
CONFIDENTIALITY - NURSING ACTIONS (Correct Answer) - if
someone calls to get an update, suggest they reach out to the
patient's family
if you overhear a conversation in a public space, take action to
stop the violation
PATIENT RIGHTS - MANDATORY REPORTING (Correct Answer) -
nurses are required to report suspicion of abuse
warn/protect third parties who are at risk for harm
INFORMED CONSENT - PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES (Correct Answer) -
communicate purpose of procedure
provide a complete description of procedure in patient's primary
language (use interpreter if needed)
explain risks vs. benefits
describe other options to treat condition
INFORMED CONSENT - NURSE/RN RESPONSIBILITIES (Correct Answer) -
make sure provider gave patient appropriate informationregarding [Show Less]