Mental Helth Act Flashcards
What are the management aims for withdrawal symptoms?
Management aims to provide support, treat complications, and reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms.
What is the most common withdrawal syndrome?
Alcohol withdrawal is the most common withdrawal syndrome, and seizures can occur. Diazepam is the drug of treatment.
How does mental health relate to physical health?
People with mental illness are more likely to experience poorer physical health, including conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
What characterizes metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL, elevated triglycerides, and hyperglycemia.
What is the prevalence of tobacco smoking among those with serious mental illness?
2 in 3 individuals with serious mental illness are tobacco smokers, which contributes to lung disease and severe withdrawal symptoms.
What strategies can address disparities between mental and physical health?
Strategies include access to services, integration of care, physical health screening, monitoring, education, and care coordination.
What is the purpose of the Mental Health Act?
The Mental Health Act promotes wellbeing for those who do not have the capacity to consent for treatment and diverts individuals from the criminal justice system if found to be of unsound mind.
What are the definitions of consent and capacity under the Mental Health Act?
Consent is the legal requirement for a person to agree to healthcare actions, while capacity refers to a person’s ability to make informed decisions about their treatment.
What are involuntary orders under the Mental Health Act?
Involuntary orders include assessment orders, treatment authorities, forensic orders, and treatment support orders for individuals with mental illness who lack capacity to consent.
What rights do patients have under the Mental Health Act?
Patients have the right to receive accurate information, seek independent opinions, and appoint a support person.
What are common patient experiences in mental health care?
Patient experiences can be frightening and distressing, often involving feelings of marginalization, restraint, and seclusion.
What are the ethical implications of mental health care?
Ethical implications include balancing legal responsibilities with individual moral rights and the risk of paternalism in care.
What are the priorities for nurses working with eating disorders?
Nurse priorities include physical observations, blood sugar levels, ECGs, weekly weights, bowel charts, and supportive meal therapy.
What are the complications associated with eating disorders?
Complications include sudden death, infection, hemorrhage, infertility, osteoporosis, depression, and renal failure.
What communication principles should nurses use?
Nurses should use validation, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in their communication.
