The Criterion of "Dangerousness to Self" Is Most Often Invoked

question 84

Multiple Choice

The criterion of "dangerousness to self" is most often invoked:

• A)when a person is so incapable of caring for his or her personal needs that it may endanger the person's life.
• B)when it is believed that a person is imminently suicidal.
• C)when a mentally ill person refuses to take required medication to control aggression.
• D)when it is believed that a mentally ill person is nonresponsive to all forms of treatment.

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Definitions:

Countershock

(In cardiology) A high-intensity, short-duration, electric shock applied to the area of the heart, resulting in total cardiac depolarization.

Cardiac Depolarization

An event in the cardiac cycle where the heart's muscle cells become electrically charged, leading to muscle contraction and heartbeat.

Mechanical

Pertaining to machinery.

Fifth Intercostal Space

The area between the fifth and sixth ribs, often used as a reference point for certain medical procedures or examinations.