Mental health- Chapter 4

Which of the following clients meets the criteria for an involuntary admission to a psychiatric mental health unit? A 76-year-old retired librarian who is experiencing memory loss and some confusion at times A 26-year-old kindergarten teacher who is not in touch with reality and was found wandering in and out of traffic on a busy road A 30-year-old accountant who has developed symptoms of depression A 23-year-old college student who has developed symptoms of anxiety and is missing classes and work

A 26-year-old kindergarten teacher who is not in touch with reality and was found wandering in and out of traffic on a busy road Inpatient involuntary admission is reserved for clients who are at risk for self-harm or who cannot adequately protect themselves from harm because of their illness (e.g., a psychotic client). The other options can all be managed at this point in the community setting and don't meet criteria (risk of harm to self and/or others) for admission.

Which of the following clients would be appropriate to refer to a partial hospitalization program (PHP)? A depressed client with a suicidal plan Jeff, who has mild depression symptoms and is starting outpatient therapy A client who has stopped taking his or her antipsychotic medication and is neglecting his or her basic needs A client being discharged from an inpatient alcohol rehabilitation unit

A client being discharged from an inpatient alcohol rehabilitation unit PHP is for clients who may need a "step-down" environment from inpatient status or for those who are being diverted from hospitalization with intensive, short-term care from which they return home each day. This client would be a good candidate after completing alcohol rehab; PHP could possibly help prevent relapse in the early stages after rehab. This client can be managed with regular outpatient therapy and does not need intensive short-term therapy such as PHP. Someone who is suicidal would require inpatient hospitalization for safety as would someone who is decompensated and not caring for herself. A client exhibiting mild depression would be managed with outpatient therapy and would not need intensive short-term therapy such as PHP.

The primary goal and benefit of assertive community treatment (ACT) is demonstrated by which situation? A client diagnosed with schizophrenia has avoided being rehospitalization for 16 months. Implementation of a more flexible work schedule for staff A client and family members attend counseling sessions together at a neighborhood clinic Improved reimbursement for services provided in the community

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia has avoided being rehospitalization for 16 months. A primary goal of ACT is working intensely with the client in the community to prevent rehospitalization. The other options are not goals of ACT.

Which of the following structural safety precautions is most important when attempting to prevent a common type of inpatient suicide? Break-away closet bars to prevent hanging Double-locked doors to prevent escaping from the unit Platform beds to prevent crush injuries Bedroom and dining areas with locked windows to prevent jumping

Break-away closet bars to prevent hanging Hangings are the most common method of inpatient suicide. The other options are important safety measures but don't directly address the suicide method of hanging.

When considering mental illness, recovery is best described to a client by which statement? A period of time when signs and symptoms are being managed Never having to visit a mental health provider again Being able to understand the nature of the diagnosed illness Working, living, and participating in the community

Working, living, and participating in the community Recovery is described as the ability of the individual to work, live, and participate in the community. Never having to visit a mental health provider is unrealistic. While important to recovery understanding of the disorder is not a demonstration of recovery. Remission is a period of time when signs and symptoms are being managed.