Mental Capacity Act 2005 Quiz

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1.

Watch this short video on the Bournewood Ruling then test your knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. When was the Mental Capacity Act implented
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2006
- C.
  
  2007
2.

Who does the MCA apply to?
- A.
  
  Older People
- B.
  
  People who have Learning Disabilites
- C.
  
  People who have a Mental Illness
- D.
  
  Everyone
3.

When must you obtain consent?
- A.
  
  Upon admission to a care facility
- B.
  
  When a person becomes ill
- C.
  
  Each day
- D.
  
  Each activity that you wish to carry out
4.

Obtaining consent for interventions other than basic care must be demonstrated in which of the following ways?
- A.
  
  Verbally
- B.
  
  Assumed
- C.
  
  Documented
5.

A person has capacity if
- A.
  
  They can absorb information
- B.
  
  They cannot absorb information e.g. unconcious
- C.
  
  They can absorb information and make a decision that you do or do not agree with
6.

What is a DoLs?
- A.
  
  Deprivation of Liberty safeguard
- B.
  
  Denial of Life safeguard
- C.
  
  Denial of Liberty safeguard
7.

What is an IMCA?
- A.
  
  Independant Mental Capacity Act
- B.
  
  Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
- C.
  
  Indifferent Mental Capacity Advocate
8.

Who can apply for a DoLs
- A.
  
  Managers
- B.
  
  All Qualified Staff
- C.
  
  Friends and or Relatives
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

How long must a DoLs remain in place
- A.
  
  Forever
- B.
  
  While treatment is being received
- C.
  
  While the person lacks capacity to consent
10.

What does assessing for 'no refusals' mean?
- A.
  
  That the person has not already refused treatment
- B.
  
  That the person cannot or is unable to refuse treatment
- C.
  
  That the person does not already have an advanced decision
- D.
  
  That the person is already detained /being treated under the mental health act
11.

When applying for a Dols who are the Supervisory Body?
- A.
  
  The local authority or health board / primary care trust
- B.
  
  The law courts
- C.
  
  The hospital or care home managers
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

Who is the 'mental health' assessor?
- A.
  
  A doctor approved under S12 of the Mental Health Act
- B.
  
  A Mental Health Nurse
- C.
  
  A Social Worker
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

Who is the 'best interests' assessor?
- A.
  
  A Mental Health Professional who has undertaked best interests training
- B.
  
  A Relative or Friend
- C.
  
  A Solicitor or legal representative
- D.
  
  All of the above
14.

What age does the person have to be to be eligible for a DoLs?
- A.
  
  Any Age
- B.
  
  18 or over
- C.
  
  Over 65
15.

What makes a person not eligible for a DoLs
- A.
  
  A person who is being treated under another law
- B.
  
  A person who is refusing to be treated and has capacity
- C.
  
  A person who is eligible to be assessed under the mental health act
- D.
  
  All of the above
16.

Assessing someone in their 'best interests' means
- A.
  
  Not discriminating against them because of their age,beliefs, appearance or condition
- B.
  
  Not assuming that they lack capacity but making every effort to assess their needs involving others in the assessment e.g. carers
- C.
  
  Making sure harm is minimised and that decisions made would prevent further harm
- D.
  
  Waiting until they do have capacity and helping them communicate their decisions
- E.
  
  All of the above
17.

Willful Neglect is a criminal offence under the MCA and includes
- A.
  
  Failing to help the person obtain health or social care
- B.
  
  Physical, financial or psychological abuse
- C.
  
  Withholding treatment or care
- D.
  
  Failing to apply legal and professional codes of practice
- E.
  
  All of the above
18.

A Lasting Power of Attorney gives another person a legal right to
- A.
  
  Care for another person
- B.
  
  Make financial and personal decisions for another person
- C.
  
  Refuse to care for another person
19.

The Office of the Public Guardian
- A.
  
  Help people to set up a Lasting Powers of Attorney
- B.
  
  Arranges court of protection visits to people who may lack capacity
- C.
  
  Provides advice and support
- D.
  
  All of the above