LD 37 Quiz

Yelling at someone with a mental illness is a good idea...

• Yes

• No

The section which gives you the authority to place someone on a

mental health hold is:

• 300 W&I

• 5150 W&I

• 647(f) PC

• None of these

One of the criteria under which you may place a person on a hold is:

• Danger to self

• They are scary

• They look guilty

• None

Are you required to read and complete the Admonishment Statement (in the upper right corner)?

• Yes

• No

However, if you can't complete it for some reason (which is ok), what might be some acceptable reasons?

• Icepick sticking out of ear

• Unconscious

• Combative

• All of these

Can a person placed on a hold also be charged with a crime?

• Yes

• No

When speaking with a person suspected of having a mental illness which of the following may be important to you and/or your decision to put a person on a 72 hour hold?

• Meds they are taking

• See a doctor

• Are they diagnosed

• All of the above

If you suspect someone is Gravely Disabled and want to place them on a hold, must it be due

a mental illness?

• Yes

• No

If you suspect someone is Gravely Disabled it means they are unable to take care of:

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• All of these

When dealing with someone you suspect of having a mental illness,

you should have a cover unit.

• Yes

• No