By 1980, almost every state prevented hospitals from locking up clients for more than a few days unless they met which of the following criterion?
a. posed a danger to themselves or others
b. were chronically mentally ill
c. had hallucinations and delusions
d. were also addicted to substances
A
It was determined that mental illness was not sufficient justification for involuntarily admitting a client. The only three reasons that a client can be involuntarily admitted to a mental health unit include harmful to self, harmful to others, or unable to take care of self.
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a. Pain in infants can only be assessed by physiologic changes, such as an increased heart rate. b. The FPS-R can be used to assess pain in infants. c. A procedure that induces pain in adults will also induce pain in the infant. d. Infants feel pain less than do adults.
Which of the following examples illustrates how the suprasystem affects a community as a system?
A. A group of concerned citizens points out the rising number of homeless in the community. B. A subgroup of the community demands housing for the homeless be built. C. The homeless decide to picket in front of the city government building. D. The state legislature passes a law that all communities must build some housing for the homeless.
When evaluating a student's information literacy, which of the following behaviors, if demonstrated by the student, would indicate that he or she is beginning to achieve competency? Select all that apply
A) Identifies extent of information needed B) Experiences some difficulty accessing needed information C) Evaluates information and its sources critically D) Incorporates information into one's knowledge base E) Uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose F) Requires guidance in ethical and legal use of the information
Bone marrow toxicity is likely to be dose limiting with:
A. vincristine B. imatinib (Gleevec) C. both D. neither