Mental Health & De esculating

Question 1

An effective question to assess orientation in a mental health assessment may include:

Answer 1

How long you’ve had your symptoms, your personal or family history of mental health issues, and any psychiatric treatment you’ve had.

Question 2

You are caring for Mrs X and her daughter Jane phones accusing staff of physically abusing her mother. Jane is very angry and upset and you recognise that the situation needs to be de-escalated. What is an appropriate approach with Jane?

Answer 2

Actively listen to Jane and invite her to attend a meeting to discuss her concerns
further.

Question 3

Delirium is characterised by:

Answer 3

Acute onset of confused mental state that causes disorientation and confusion,
treatable restlessness.