Which of the following is not one of the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
A.
A person must be assumed to have capacity unless it is established that he lacks capacity.
B.
A person is not to be treated as unable to make a decision unless all practicable steps to help him to do so have been taken without success.
C.
A person is not to be treated as unable to make a decision merely because he makes an unwise decision.
D.
An act done, or decision made, under this Act for or on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be made in what the clinician deems is best for the patient regardless of their previous wishes or directives.
E.
Before the act is done, or the decision is made, regard must be had to whether the purpose for which it is needed can be as effectively achieved in a way that is less restrictive of the person's rights and freedom of action.
2.
The two-stage mental capacity test has which of the following two components? Select two from the answers below
A.
The Functional Test
B.
The Engagement Test
C.
The Diagnostic Test
D.
The Information Retention Test
3.
A person is deemed unable to make a decision if they unable to do what out of the following? Select four from the answers below.
A.
Retain the information
B.
Sign a consent form
C.
Weigh up the information provided
D.
Communicate their answer
E.
Make a wise decision in agreement with their clinician
F.
Understand the information provided
4.
When making a best interests decision, which of the following should not be taken into consideration?
A.
the person's past and present wishes and feelings (and, in particular, any relevant written statement made by him when he had capacity)
B.
the beliefs and values that would be likely to influence his decision if he had capacity, and
C.
as the person lacks capacity we should not take into consideration their past or present point of view
D.
the other factors that he would be likely to consider if he were able to do so
5.
Which of the following two can make life saving decisions on behalf of a patient who lacks capacity? Select two from the answers below.
A.
Any form of Lasting Power of Attorney
B.
A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
C.
A Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney
D.
An Enduring Power of Attorney appointed before 1st October 2007
E.
An Enduring Power of Attorney appointed after 1st October 2007
F.
An Hospital Appointed Attorney
6.
If the patients Lasting Power of Attorney is suspected of not making a decision in the best interest of the patient where can this be escalated to intially?
A.
The High Court
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Magistrate's Court
D.
The Court of Protection
E.
The Health and Welfare Court
7.
If the patient does not have capacity which of the following can be appointed to help them make a decision?
A.
A Hospital Consultant
B.
An Appointee from the Department of Social Welfare
C.
An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
D.
A Court Judge
E.
All of the above
8.
An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate is indicated to help make best interest decisions for patients who lack capacity in the which of the following situations? Choose three out the answers below:
A.
Long term accommodation provisions for a time period of greater than 28 days
B.
Serious medical treatment decisions in those lacking capacity and who do not have someone who can be consulates on their behalf
C.
Moving hospital
D.
In appointing a lasting power of attorney
9.
If a patient in pain who is drunk comes to see you and you deem they lack capacity to make a decision you should
A.
Respect the patient's decision at the time as they do not permanently lack capacity
B.
Refuse to see them at all and send them home
C.
Assess the patient, carry out treatment in what you feel would be best for the patient and justify your decision in the patient's clinical notes
D.
Assess the patient, carry out the least restrictive treatment possible and justify your decision in the patient's clinical notes
10.
If you believe that a patient may lack capacity which of the following applies?
A.
You should treat the patient as if they have capacity unless proven otherwise
B.
You should treat the patient under the assumption that they do not have capacity
