BHP Patient Safety & Risk Management 2

Question 1

A patient with schizophrenia refuses medication and states 'the pills are poison.' What is the FIRST action a BHP should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the prescriber

Answer

Documenting the refusal and notifying the prescriber follows proper protocol while respecting the patient's right to refuse treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST method to reduce elopement risk in an inpatient behavioral health unit?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular head counts and monitoring exits

Answer

Regular head counts and monitoring unit exits are evidence-based, least-restrictive strategies for elopement prevention.

Question 3

A BHP notices a colleague documenting patient vital signs without actually measuring them. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to a supervisor

Answer

Falsifying medical records is a serious safety and ethical violation that must be reported to a supervisor.

Question 4

When performing a suicide risk assessment, which factor most significantly increases acute risk?

Accepted Answer

Recent significant loss combined with a specific plan

Answer

A specific suicide plan combined with a precipitating stressor (recent loss) indicates elevated acute risk requiring immediate intervention.

Question 5

A patient in a group therapy session discloses they have a loaded gun at home and intend to use it. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the treatment team and initiate a safety assessment

Answer

Immediate notification of the treatment team and safety assessment is required when a patient discloses imminent means and intent.

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