AMH test 1

Question 1

what is the purpose of form 1

Answer 1

application for an order of involuntary medical examination

Question 2

can anyone in the community complete a form 1

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what 4 things make someone applicable for a form 1

Answer 3

1) has a mental disorder
2) likely to cause harm to self or others
3) needs to be examined by a physician
4) refuses to be medically examined

Question 4

the purpose of form 2

Answer 4

the actual order for involuntary medical examination

Question 5

who completes form 2

Answer 5

a justice of the peace (judge)

Question 6

who takes the person for involuntary exam after form 2 is processed

Answer 6

police

Question 7

purpose of form 3

Answer 7

the police must deal with form 3 and provide person in writing as to where they are being taken

Question 8

do form 2 and 3 go together

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

how long does form 2 last for

Answer 9

7 days

Question 10

can forms 1, 2 and 3 be forfitted

Answer 10

yes, and will go straight to form 4

Question 11

once the process gets to form 4, does the patient have the right to refuse treatment

Answer 11

yes, but they do not have the right to refuse assessment

Question 12

purpose of form 4

Answer 12

application by physician for involuntary assessment

Question 13

who completes form 4

Answer 13

any physician who has examined the person within the last 2 days

Question 14

what happens once form 4 is complete

Answer 14

person can be admitted involuntarily to a psychiatric facility for further assessment

Question 15

how many hours does form 4 allow for

Answer 15

72 hours

Question 16

the 4 criteria for form 4 are

Answer 16

1) believed or known to have a mental disorder
2) BECAUSE of mental disorder, is at risk
- for serious harm to self
- serious harm to others
- at risk of substantial deterioration if left untreated
3) would benefit from treatment at psych facility
4) refuses voluntary admission or is not competent to consent

Question 17

if a person chooses to exercise their right to silence how may a doctor perceive that

Answer 17

as paranoia, or lack of insight

Question 18

purpose of form 6

Answer 18

involuntary admission certificate

Question 19

how long is form 6 valid for

Answer 19

21 days

Question 20

purpose of form 7

Answer 20

renewal certificate

Question 21

how long is form 7 valid for

Answer 21

3 months

Question 22

purpose of form 5

Answer 22

application by attending physician for CHANGE of clients status from VOLUNTARY to INVOLUNTARY

Question 23

after a form 5, psychiatrists then do what

Answer 23

complete a form 6

Question 24

time frame for a form 5 to be examined

Answer 24

72 hours of the form being signed

Question 25

if a person has already been in hospital for 72 hours of form 5 being signed, how many hours must the client be examined in

Answer 25

24 hours

Question 26

involuntary clients must have what 4 forms

Answer 26

form 4, 5, 6, 7

Question 27

does an involuntary person have the right to refuse treatment?

Answer 27

yes

Question 28

purpose of form 9

Answer 28

certificate of incompetence to make treatment decisions

Question 29

a proxy could also be

Answer 29

a public trustee

Question 30

purpose of form 8

Answer 30

certificate to change status to voluntary client

Question 31

regarding form 8, status is also changed when

Answer 31

- automatically when discharged - MMHA forms 4, 5, 6, 7 are allowed to lapse (not renewed)

Question 32

purpose of form 13

Answer 32

request for discharge by voluntary client

Question 33

time frame for client to be assessed once form 13 is filled out

Answer 33

24 hours

Question 34

3 things that can occur once form 13 is filled out and person is examined by physician

Answer 34

1) client is discharged 2) client changes their mind and stays voluntarily 3) physician applies to change status to involuntary

Question 35

purpose of form 15

Answer 35

leave certificate or extension of leave

Question 36

4 stipulations about form 15

Answer 36

1) collaborative care plan is made with client 2) consented to by client or proxy at discharge 3) duration 6 months (can be renewed) 4) client agrees to follow treatment plan in community

Question 37

3 duties to inform client of , in writing

Answer 37

1) status under the MMHA 2) right to appeal to mental health review board 3) right to a lawyer

Question 38

purpose of form 18

Answer 38

clients application to mental health review board

Question 39

the mental health review board consists of 4 people

Answer 39

- lawyer - psychiatrist - physician - a member of the public

Question 40

What 2 things must be recorded for use of force for imminent risk clients

Answer 40

1) medication used route, dosage, frequency 2) for or mechanical means - means of restraint - period of time - description of behaviour that required restraint

Question 41

purpose of form 14

Answer 41

order for return of client absent without permission

Question 42

what happens when a form 14 is filed

Answer 42

psychiatrist will ask police to return the client to facility

Question 43

purpose of form 10 and an example situation for this form

Answer 43

certificate of incompetence to manage property - can do with mania and overspending

Question 44

purpose of form 21 and an example scenario

Answer 44

certificate of incapacity - incompetent for a person to manage their financial affairs

Question 45

purpose of form 22 and an example scenario

Answer 45

order of committeeship - brittany spears case

Question 46

does the MMHA ever override PHIA

Answer 46

yes

Question 47

4 duties of the director of psychiatric services

Answer 47

1) administering MMHA 2) administering orders of committeeship program, issuing and cancelling orders of committeesheip 3) issuing authorizations of transfer 4) promoting proper interpretation and application of MMHA

Question 48

what are the 5 psych nursing role regarding forms and MMHA

Answer 48

1) ensure client understands their rights under MMHA 2) status under MMGA 3) right to appeal to a review board 4) right to a lawyer 5) advocates for clients rights

Question 49

criminal code admission involves what 3 things for persons being transferred from correctional facility

Answer 49

1) assessment to fitness to stand trial 2) assessment to inform responsibility 3) transfer from prison for treatment