Select the Best Question for a Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Examiner

question 7

Multiple Choice

Select the best question for a psychiatric forensic nurse examiner to ask when assessing the fitness to stand trial of an individual charged with a crime.

• A) "Tell me about what you were thinking at the time of the alleged crime."
• B) "What would you do if you heard a fire alarm going off where you live?"
• C) "At this time, are you having any experiences that others might think strange?"
• D) "Do you feel as though you would like to harm yourself or anyone else at the present time?"

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Definitions:

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

The national association for the science, practice, and education of psychology in Canada, dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all Canadians.

Established

To have been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and accepted.

Organization

The act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way to achieve certain goals or objectives.

Humanistic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer but also through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.