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The professional's responsibility to safeguard a patient from self-harm is:

A.

duty to report

B.

duty to pr

C.

protect

D.

duty to warn

E.

duty to medicate

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. duty to report
This refers to reporting suspected abuse or neglect (e.g., child or elder abuse), not specifically about preventing self-harm.

B. duty to pr
Incomplete option-likely a typographical error. Not a valid or recognized legal/ethical term.

C. protect
Healthcare professionals have a legal and ethical duty to protect patients from harming themselves, including through supervision, intervention, and safety precautions.

D. duty to warn
This applies when a client threatens to harm others, and the provider must warn the intended victim or authorities-not self-harm situations.

E. duty to medicate
This is not a recognized legal or ethical duty. Medication may be part of care, but not a professional “duty” to medicate.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Amphetamines
Amphetamines are stimulants, not sedative-hypnotics. They are used medically for ADHD and narcolepsy, not associated with date rape.

B. Rohypnol
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is a potent benzodiazepine, not approved in the U.S., and often used illicitly in drug-facilitated sexual assault.

C. Xanax
Xanax (alprazolam) is a prescription benzodiazepine used in the U.S. for anxiety. While it has sedative effects, it's not specifically linked to the same risk profile as Rohypnol in date rape cases.

D. Dalmane
Dalmane (flurazepam) is a sleep aid benzodiazepine, not typically involved in illicit use or date-rape scenarios.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. duty to report
This refers to reporting suspected abuse or neglect (e.g., child or elder abuse), not specifically about preventing self-harm.

B. duty to pr
Incomplete option-likely a typographical error. Not a valid or recognized legal/ethical term.

C. protect
Healthcare professionals have a legal and ethical duty to protect patients from harming themselves, including through supervision, intervention, and safety precautions.

D. duty to warn
This applies when a client threatens to harm others, and the provider must warn the intended victim or authorities-not self-harm situations.

E. duty to medicate
This is not a recognized legal or ethical duty. Medication may be part of care, but not a professional “duty” to medicate.

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