BHP Patient Safety & Risk Management 5

Question 1

A BHP working with a trauma survivor notices the patient is becoming re-traumatized during a session. What is the MOST appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Slow the pace, use grounding techniques, and allow the patient to feel safe

Answer

Trauma-informed care requires slowing the pace and using grounding techniques when a patient shows signs of being overwhelmed or re-traumatized.

Question 2

A patient with major depressive disorder is being discharged. Which element is MOST critical to include in the discharge safety plan?

Accepted Answer

Crisis hotline numbers and steps to follow if suicidal thoughts return

Answer

Crisis hotline numbers and a step-by-step plan for managing suicidal thoughts are the most critical safety elements in a discharge plan for a depressed patient.

Question 3

What is the MOST significant risk factor for patient-to-patient violence in an inpatient behavioral health unit?

Accepted Answer

High patient acuity with insufficient staffing ratios

Answer

High patient acuity combined with inadequate staffing increases tension and reduces the ability to monitor and intervene before violence occurs.

Question 4

Which federal law requires behavioral health facilities to report certain adverse events and maintain a culture of safety?

Accepted Answer

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA)

Answer

The PSQIA established Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) and created a framework for voluntary, confidential reporting of adverse events to improve safety.

Question 5

A BHP witnesses a colleague using excessive physical force during a patient restraint. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the excessive force and report it immediately through proper channels

Answer

Witnessing excessive force requires immediate intervention to protect the patient and mandatory reporting through proper facility and legal channels.

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(BHP) Behavioral Health Professional Certification Practice Test

BHP Patient Safety & Risk Management 5