1st Americare - Virginia DBHDS Human Rights Competency-Based Test

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Instructions: This test assesses your understanding of human rights principles as they pertain to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Each question presents a scenario or concept related to human rights in the context of mental health and developmental services, followed by multiple-choice options. Select the most appropriate response for each question. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Updated March 2024

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Question 1: Scenario: A resident of a client of 1st-Americare you are providing services for expresses a desire to refuse medication prescribed by their doctor. What should the staff consider before respecting this decision?
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A) The resident's age

B) The resident's diagnosis

C) The resident's capacity to consent

D) The doctor's recommendation

Question 2: Scenario: A client with a developmental disability reports physical abuse by a staff member. What is the appropriate course of action?

1 point

A) Ignore the report if there is no physical evidence

B) Document the report and inform the client's family

C) Confront the staff member without further investigation

D) Delay action until multiple reports are received

Question 3: Scenario: A patient in a mental health facility or a client you are providing services for request to see their medical records. What rights are they exercising?
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A) Right to privacy and confidentiality

B) Right to refuse treatment

C) Right to humane treatment and services

D) Right to religious freedom

Question 4: Scenario: A resident you are providing services for complains about the quality of food provided. What action should be taken?
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A) Ignore the complaint as it is not a human rights issue

B) Investigate the complaint and address any legitimate concerns

C) Discipline the resident for complaining

D) Change the menu without further consultation

Question 5: Scenario: A client with a mental illness is secluded in a room for an extended period as a form of punishment. What human right is being violated? (It is 1st Americare’s policy to never restrain a client)
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1 point

A) Right to confidentiality

B) Right to refuse treatment

C) Right to dignity and respect

D) Right to education and rehabilitation

Question 6: Scenario: A staff member uses derogatory language when referring to clients with intellectual disabilities. What action should be taken?
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1 point

A) Ignore the behavior as it does not directly harm the clients

B) Provide additional training on respectful language and behavior

C) Terminate the staff member immediately

D) Inform other staff members to be more cautious in their language

Question 7: Scenario: A client is denied visitation rights with their family without a valid reason. Which human right is being violated?
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1 point

A) Right to privacy

B) Right to humane treatment

C) Right to communication and visitation

D) Right to refuse treatment

Question 8: Scenario: A resident in home health is subjected to unnecessary physical restraints as a means of control. What human right is being violated?
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1 point

A) Right to privacy

B) Right to refuse treatment

C) Right to freedom from abuse and neglect

D) Right to education and rehabilitation

Question 9: Scenario: A client is denied access to their personal belongings without justification. Which human right is being infringed upon?
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1 point

A) Right to privacy and confidentiality

B) Right to refuse treatment

C) Right to dignity and respect

D) Right to personal property

Question 10: Scenario: A staff member withholds information about a client's treatment plan from the client themselves. What human right is being disregarded?
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1 point

A) Right to confidentiality

B) Right to refuse treatment

C) Right to communication and participation in treatment planning

D) Right to freedom from discrimination

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