Psychiatric Facility Detention Laws
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Which technique is NOT recommended for verbal communication skills in nursing?

  • Reflecting
  • Exploring
  • Focusing
  • Probing (correct)

    • What is the purpose of using vocal cues in nonverbal communication in nursing?

  • To promote silence
  • To challenge the client
  • To confuse the client
  • To express empathy (correct)

    • In cultural considerations for nursing, what is the role of a translator?

  • To distort the original intent
  • To insert biases into communication
  • To retain the original intent without biases (correct)
  • To challenge cultural norms

    • Which type of body language is considered more welcoming in a nursing context?

    <p>Open posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of active observation in therapeutic communication for nurses?

    <p>To objectively respond to messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of verbal messages are recommended for effective communication in nursing?

    <p>Concrete messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of therapeutic communication as described in the text?

    <p>Addressing client's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many distance zones are defined for proxemics in therapeutic communication?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of therapeutic communication according to the text?

    <p>Diagnosing medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In therapeutic communication, touch can be considered supportive when:

    <p>It aligns with the client's preferences and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal distance between nurse and patient for comfortable therapeutic communication?

    <p>3-6 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of touch in therapeutic communication can possibly invade personal space if not welcomed?

    <p>Functional/professional touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal duration that a person can be detained in a psychiatric facility on an emergency basis?

    <p>48 to 72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for continued participation in treatment on an involuntary basis after release from a psychiatric facility?

    <p>Mandated Outpatient Treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of restraint and seclusion, what does 'restraint' refer to?

    <p>Direct application of physical force to a person without permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of face-to-face evaluations within 1 hour when restraints or seclusion are used?

    <p>To assess the need for continued restraint or seclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation mandates civil and criminal penalties for violations of client privacy in healthcare?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of nurses related to providing care?

    <p>Providing safe, competent, legal, and ethical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as part of professional guidelines for nursing liability?

    <p>'Best practices' from internet forums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for confinement in a specially constructed, locked room equipped with security measures?

    <p>'Seclusion'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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