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HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Unit of competency:

HLTENN009 - Implement and monitor care

for a person with mental health conditions

Assessment task 1 – Knowledge questions

Context of assessment:

 This assessment needs to be completed in your own time as part of your self-paced

learning. You need to undertake the knowledge questions at home (and/or during class

time, if time permits).

 You must submit the completed knowledge answers individually and plagiarism,

collusion and cheating will not be tolerated.

Planning the assessment:

 Time allowed for this assessment is 3 - 4 hours. This is a guide only and you may take

more or less time to complete this assessment.

 A mutually agreeable time will be set by the assessor to provide feedback to you.

 You will be advised of this knowledge questions assessment during session 1. All

questions are to be answered by the designated due date.

Required resources

 Computer with internet connection to access online resources.

 Log in credentials to access the Moodle platform.

 Textbook reference:

 Alexander, L. (2016). Chapter 39 – Mental health and mental illness. In. Koutoukidis, G,

Stainton, K & Hughson,J., Tabbner’s nursing care. (7

ed.). Chatswood, NSW:

Churchill Livingstone..

 Website reference:

 Government of South Australia - Attorney-General's Department. (n.d.). Mental Health

Act

2009. Retrieved from

https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Mental%20Health%20Act%202009.

aspx

 The Department of Health. (2014). A National framework for recovery-oriented mental

health services: guide for practitioners and providers. Retrieved from

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/mental-pubs-n-recovgde

 The Department of Health. (2013). National practice standards for the mental health

workforce

2013. Retrieved from

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-p

ubs-n-wkstd13http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/C

ontent/mental-pubs-n-wkstd13-toctoc

 Nursing theory. (n.d.). Tidal Model. Retrieved from

http://www.nursing-theory.org/theorieshttp://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-mod

els/barker-tidal-model-of-mental-health-recovery.phpand-models/barker-tidal-model-of

-mental-health-recovery.php

 WedMD. (2014). The ten principles of recovery. Retrieved from

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/the-10-principles-of-recovery  INFORMIT

database

Evidence submission:

 The knowledge questions are required to be answered on Moodle.

 Ensure you log in to the Moodle platform using the user credential provided to you.

 Answers must be entered in the space provided for each question.

Competency assessment:

 To be deemed Satisfactory for this assessment, you must provide satisfactory answers

to all knowledge questions. To authenticate the veracity of your work, the assessor will

query you on the answers provided.

 Any student not achieving a Satisfactory outcome for any question, will be allowed to

repeat the question and resubmit the assessment tool through Moodle (second

attempt).

 If the assessment outcome is Not Yet Satisfactory after the second attempt, any further

intervention strategies will be planned in accordance with EQUALS’ Assessment

Policy.

 You must use Harvard referencing style where required, e.g. when using direct quotes,

although you are encouraged to keep these to a minimum. For more information, refer

to EQUALS’ Style Guide available from the Student Centre in Moodle.

 You must answer questions fully and accurately while keeping within the requirements

of word limits.

Reasonable adjustment provided, if applicable (to be completed by the assessor):

Knowledge questions

Part A – Short-answer questions:

1. Define the following key terms associated with mental illness (in 35 – 60 words each).

a. Mental health:

Mental health encompasses a state of well being where an individual is mentally,

physically and socially well. The state of being mentally healthy is furthermore

associated with the ability to realize one’s capabilities, work productively, deal with the

normal challenges of life and make positive contribution to the society.

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b. Mental illness:

Mental illness refers to a condition that affects how an individual feels, thinks, acts or

relate to other people and surroundings. The Mental Health Act of 2009 in South

Australia describes mental illness as any disorder involving the mind.

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c. Delusion:

Delusion is a condition where an individual has false beliefs that show an

inconsistency with how the person thinks. The false belief furthermore, is not an effect

of the individual’s background such as cultural, religious or intellectual.

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d. Phobia:

Phobia involves a type of anxiety disorder where the individual affected has an

extreme and unfounded fear of a specific item or a certain situation that the average

person would consider having no risk. The fear makes the individual uncomfortable

and the condition is identified as an anxiety disorder as anxiety is the main symptom

that the sufferer experiences.

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2. Briefly describe the key features of the mental health legislation applicable to your State or

Territory under the following headings:

 Objectives (in 60 – 90 words)

To provide legal ground for the reform of mental health in South Australia

To establish noteworthy changes in the practice of mental healthcare so that the

mental health services are aligned with national and global best practice

To increase the accountability of mental healthcare among practitioners

To strengthen the involvement between the consumer of mental health services

and the caregiver so that quality outcomes can be achieved for the consumer and

their family

To provide the best quality of care that is safe and multidisciplinary

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 Involuntary admission (in 50-80 words)

According to the Mental Health Act of 2009, an order for involuntary treatment and

admission is permissible if the individual has been diagnosed with mental illness

with an authorized medical practitioner. The grounds of involuntary admission are

further based on the possibility of the individual with the mental illness to come to

harm and if the individual has no capability of making a sound decision

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 Consumer rights (provide any five rights)

The consumers have the right to participate in their own treatment and planning of

care

The consumers have the right to be informed of their rights including

circumstances and documentation copies of involuntary orders

Consumers have the right to be given information in a way that they understand

Consumers have the right to privacy and decision on what information can be

given to whom

Consumers have the right to ask for support from other people during interviews

with mental health professionals

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 Involuntary review processes/ involuntary assessment (60 – 90 words)

The assessment must be done an authorized medical practitioner from an order

made by a different practitioner

The assessment must occur within 24 hours after the order is made

If it is not workable for the assessment to be done within this allocated period, then

the assessment must be done as soon as it is feasible thereafter

After the assessment, the medical practitioner may confirm the order for level 1

community treatment that the patient has a mental illness and may be harmed or

harm others and has a limited capacity to make sound decisions.

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 Seclusion and restraint (in 90-120 words)

According to the Mental Act 2009, medical personnel are allowed to seclude a

restrain a patient to maintain order and safety at the medical center and prevent

harm or trouble to others.

Medical staff may further seclude and restrain a patient during the administration

of treatment that is beneficial for the patient and one that is in compliance with the

Mental Health Act.

The patient may also be restrained during transfer from the healthcare facility to

another center in order to maintain security and prevent harm to the patient or

other individuals.

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 Admission procedures (in 90-120 words)

Before admission, it has to be proved that the individual is mentally ill by an

authorized medical practitioner. On admission, the patient is required to be given a

copy of the treatment order, a statement of their rights and any other necessary

information for the patient. Should the patient be unable to read during admission,

the practitioners are required to find an understandable way to convey the

information to the patient. On admission, the director of treatment needs to

arrange for a copy of the treatment order and statement of rights to be given to a

guardian, relative caregiver or friend of the patient as soon as it is feasible.

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 Community treatment orders (in 70-100 words)

The Act provides for two community treatment orders including level 1 community

treatment order and level 2 community treatment orders. The level 1 community

treatment order is given when there is reasonable evidence of mental illness

certified by an authorized mental health professional. In this treatment,

consideration needs to be given for the possibility of the person receiving

treatment to be individually protected as well as protect others on a voluntary

basis. The level 2 community treatment order on the other hand is based on

tribunal that determines whether an individual is mentally ill and provides

instruction on the care of the individual

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 Role of the mental health practitioner

To deliver care to mentally ill patients according to the Mental Health Act 2009

To examine patients and diagnose mental illness in patients

To authorize treatment for mentally ill patients

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 Consent (in 60-90 words)

According to the Mental Health Act 2009, a community treatment level 1 or level 2

orders may be given with or without the consent of the patient. In the

administration of Electroconvulsive therapy, the mental health practitioner

requires written consent of the patient unless it cannot be practically given or the

patient is in urgent need of the therapy. Neurosurgery and other prescribed

psychiatric treatments also require consent from the patient and if consent is not

obtained then the administrator of the treatment is liable to legal action.

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 Confidentiality (in 40-70 words)

The Act requires that information regarding the administration of mental health

care not be disclosed by any party unless the person that was treated allows it.

The information may however be disclosed based on a requirement by the law, by

request of the person whom the information is about or their guardian.

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3. Briefly describe the following three (3) principles of recovery in the mental health context in

a consumer point of view.

• Recovery is self directed

The choices made belong to an individual alone. The path to recovery is

therefore achieved through individual control and making of proper choices

• Recovery empowers

The individual is the only person that can turn their decisions into actions and

as such empower themselves

• Recovery includes support from others

Recovery is strongly based on positive relationships with others which give an

opportunity for the individual to help other and find purpose for themselves

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4. Identify six (6) principles of recovery-oriented mental health practice.

Individuality of the mental health consumer- this includes giving power to the individual to

be the centre of care

Genuine choices- this involves reaching a point where duty of care and motivation of the

individual to take constructive risk is balanced

Attitudes and rights- involves effective communication between the individual and their

caregiver

Dignity and esteem

Collaboration and communication- involves acknowledging individuality of the mental

health consumer and their expertise of their own life and working with the individual

Assessment of recovery- involves measuring the results using different parameters such

as wellness, social relationships, living arrangements and employment

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5. Briefly describe the role of evidence based practice in the context of recovery in mental

health (in 90-120 words).

The role of evidence-based practice in mental health is to provide quality assessment of

mental health that is according to the needs of the patients and their families. Furthermore,

evidence-based practice enables patients, families and caregivers to meet the goals of the

intervention methods as is most recent and clinically relevant. Based on evidence-based

practice, caregivers, patients and their families are able to make informed choices on

health interventions concerning their conditions. Evidence-based practice ultimately

provides the opportunity for the patient and their families to choose from a range of

intervention options and decide on the most suitable method for the condition.

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6. Briefly describe the purpose of the ‘National framework for recovery-orientated mental

health services’ published by the Department of Health (Australian Government) (in 50-80

words).

The purpose of the framework is to assist mental health personnel in different health

settings to align their mental health practices with the principles of recovery. Furthermore,

the framework supports the review of skills associated with professionals in the workplace

and increases the value of the experience of the workforce with all stakeholders involved in

the mental health setting. Additionally, the framework seeks to develop service models that

are effective in the provision care for people with mental health concerns.

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7. Briefly describe the application of Barker's Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery in your

mental health nursing practice (in 90-120 words).

Barker’s Tidal Model has been adopted in the hospital within the patient care

plan with a special focus on assisting the individual patient make their own way

to recovery. Based on the Model, the psychiatric unit has trained its nurses to

lead patients towards believing that recovery is certainly possible and that

change cannot be avoided. The patients get to learn that they ultimately know

what is best for them and that they have the resources needed to assist them

make the journey to recovery. The patients furthermore recover on the basis

that they are the teachers and the helpers are the students. The helper is

additionally required to be curious and study what is needed to help the

individual.

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8. Briefly describe any three (3) examples each of social, psychological, cognitive and

physical factors associated with mental health conditions.

Social

Age- early childhood exposure to stress may lead to the possibility of mental

disorders

Gender- women are susceptible to mental disorders particularly when they are

burdened with illiteracy, domestic violence, and inability to provide for their

children.

Social class- the social class of an individual may influence their mental health

particularly when an individual comes from a lower social class and feels that

they are disadvantaged because of it

Psychological

Psychologically related trauma including emotional or physical trauma may

cause a mental disorder

Neglect and rejection may also cause mental illness as the individual feels stress

from being unwanted

Early loss such as that of a parent may cause mental illness

Cognitive

Short attention spans have been related to disorders such as depression

Inability to recall information is also related to mental disorders

Inability to think critically, organize information and solve problems is also

associated with mental illness

Physical

Exercises improve both physical and mental health. Lack of exercise may lead to

physical problems that increase stress on an individual

Habits such as smoking are linked to stress and the inclination further cause’s

deterioration of physical health which may affect the individual’s mental health

Dietary observations keep an individual’s physical health in check. Different

people may binge eat based on stress while others lack appetite as a result of

stress

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9. Provide two (2) examples of the impact of stigma, discrimination, culture and belief

systems on a person with a mental health condition.

Stigma upon a person with a mental health condition may affect how their

confidence as well as their self esteem in a huge way. This leads to social

isolation and feelings of self discrimination

Discrimination against people with mental illnesses additionally affects their

esteem and may limit their capability to recover

Culture has important impacts on persons with mental illness as it affects their

understanding of mental illness and willingness to seek and retain treatment

Beliefs on the other hand also affect the opinion of the individual on mental

illness and their readiness to seek treatment. These beliefs additionally

influence attitudes towards treatment.

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10. Briefly describe any three (3) strategies for managing oral health issues in a person with

mental illness.

Strategies that can help with the management of oral health concerns among persons

with mental illness include the management of the diet of the individual. This involves

giving advice on nutritious foods that are not harmful to the teeth as well as assisting

them to acknowledge the benefits of nutritious foods to the teeth

Training and administration of oral hygiene is equally important as this manages the

routine of the individual in taking care of their teeth

Early dental referral may be applied especially among young individuals to ensure

that any potential dental concerns are avoided.

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11. Briefly describe how the following factors cause oral health issues in a person with mental

illness (in 40-70 words each).

a. Side effects of medication:

Side effects of medication affect oral health among mental health patients

such as reduction of salivary secretions which results into a dry mouth. The

occurrence of a dry mouth increases the potential of acquiring oral infections,

dental caries and periodontal diseases. Further effects as a result of the dry

mouth may include problems with speech and swallowing.

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b. Poor nutrition:

Most persons with mental health illnesses are affected by low esteem which results

to poor health decisions. Among these decisions may be the ingestion of unhealthy

foods such as too many sugary and carbonated drinks and foods that affect the dental

hygiene of the individuals. Failure to take foods that affect oral health positively also

contributes to oral health problems.

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c. Reduced motivation for self-care:

Lack of interest in self-care and low self esteem may result to irregular dental

attendance as well as routine oral hygiene. Depression has been associated with

reduced oral health care. As a result of this disinterest, oral hygiene is highly likely to

go down which brings about oral health concerns.

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12. Outline the broad classification of mental health conditions under the following

classification systems.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders (DSM – 5)

International Classification of Diseases

(ICD - 10)

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic

disorders

Bipolar and related disorders

Depressive disorders

Anxiety disorders

Obsessive compulsive and related disorders

Trauma and stressor-related disorders

Dissociative disorders

Somatic symptoms and related disorders

Feeding and eating disorders

Elimination disorders

Sleep-wake disorders

Sexual dysfunctions

Gender dysphoria

Disruptive, impulse control and conduct

disorders

Substance-related and addictive disorders

Neurocognitive disorders

Certain infectious and parasitic

diseases

Neoplasms

Diseases of the blood and blood

forming organs

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic

diseases

Mental and behavioral diseases

Diseases of the nervous system

Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Diseases of tehe ar and mastoid

process

Diseases of the circulatory system

Diseases of the respiratory system

Diseases of the digestive system

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous

tissue

Diseases of the musculoskeletal

system and connective tissue

Diseases of the genitourinary system

Pregnancy childbirth and the

puerperium

Certain conditions originating in the

perinatal period

Congenital malformations,

deformations and chromosomal

Personality disorders

Paraphillic disorders

abnormalities

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical

and laboratory findings, not elsewhere

classified

Injury, poisoning and certain other

consequences of external causes

External causes of morbidity and

mortality

Factors influencing health status and

contact with health services

Codes for special purposes

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13. Complete the following table describing the treatment and management of identified

common mental health conditions.

Common mental

health

conditions

Treatment

Management

Personality

disorders

Psychotropic medications

which influence, emotions

behavior and the mind

Provision of reassurance to the patient,

schedule regular visits, enlist the help of

others to support the patient and encourage

patient participation in the management of

the condition

Anxiety disorders

Medication and / or

psychotherapy. Medication

mostly includes

antidepressants

Exercises, good nutrition, meditation,

adequate sleep and getting a support group

Psychoses

Use of antipsychotics

including Haloperidol,

Thiothixene, Thioridazine,

Fluphenazine and

Chlorpromazine

Introduction of psychotherapy, support from

family and friends, encourage therapy

targeted towards conflict resolution, self

esteem improvement and self confidence

Organic disorders

Pain relieving medication,

bed rest, brain rest,

antibiotics for infections and

brain surgery in the most

severe of cases

Occupational therapy and physical therapy

Panic disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy

and/ or use of

benzodiazepine to boost

confidence

Tailor treatment plan to the individual

patient, schedule routine checkups,

encourage patient to participate in treatment

process

Social phobia and

specific phobias such

as fear of animals

Exposure therapy and

cognitive therapy

Relaxation techniques, manage patients’

fears through exposing them to imagined

fears over time until the patient is able to

confront the problem

Obsessivecompulsive

disorder

Cognitive behavioral

therapy including response

prevention and exposure,

medication such as

serotoninergic

antidepressant

Schedule regular appointments with the

patient, combination of both medication

and therapeutic approaches

Post-traumatic stress

disorder

Cognitive behavioral

therapy, antidepressants

and anti anxiety medications

Emotional support, reassurance of victim,

encourage patient to participate in self

recovery

Depression

Use of and

antidepressants

psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy, Cognitive

behavioral therapy, behavioral activation

and problem solving therapy

Bipolar disorder

Mood stabilizing medication

and psychotherapy

Inpatient management for severe cases,

find stress areas and attempt to minimize

them, monitor and support on the

medication, provide patient education and

therapeutic support

Anorexia nervosa

Medication may include

vitamin and calcium

supplements,

psychotherapy

Inpatient management for critically ill

patients, scheduled checkups with very

close monitoring, individual therapy and

refeeding strategy, encourage family

support

Borderline personality

disorder

Dialectic behavior therapy,

medication such as

antidepressants

Long terms monitoring, attention to the

experiences of the patient, emotional

regulation and patient participation in the

management process

Schizophrenia

Medical care including

antipsychotic treatments,

psychological therapy and

psychosocial inputs

Extreme care in the dispensation of

medication, management of the side

effects of drugs cognitive behavioral

therapy in stable patients, family

intervention and dietary management

Dementia

Medication, psychotherapy

and environmental

modifications

Identification of the underlying cause of the

dementia, use of anti-dementia agents for

medication such as psychotropic drugs,

behavioral, emotional, cognition and

stimulation oriented therapies

Delirium

Medication such as

antipsychotics and

benzodiazepine as well as

vitamins

Identification of the underlying problem

and behavioral orientation therapy

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14. Briefly describe the values and philosophies that apply to mental health care (in 90-120

words).

Inclusion where the individual wholly understands mental health and wellness while

breaking down barriers and promoting cooperation, respect and trust, resilience in the

promotion of mental health care and responsibility over mental health.

All the needs of the consumers of mental health care, their caregivers and their

families should be respected. The delivery of mental health service is dedicated

towards an approach to recovery. All persons should be included regardless of their

economic, cultural or social status. Delivery of service should furthermore consider all

diversities and comprehend the importance of the focus of care.

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15. Identify seven (7) of the signs and symptoms of the following mental health conditions.

Mental health conditions

Signs and symptoms

Post-traumatic stress

disorder

Recollection of trauma through flashbacks and

nightmares

Avoidance of places, people or situations that trigger the

memory of the trauma

Difficulty in sleeping

Low concentration span

Easily irritated

Inability to remember the trauma

Self blame about the incident that caused the trauma

Anorexia Nervosa

Thin appearance

Abnormal blood counts

Fatigue

Fainting

Loss of sleep

Abdominal pain

Dehydration

Delirium

Low attention span

Poor memory

Withdrawal of an individual

Difficulty in reading or writing

Trouble with comprehending speech

Non comprehensible speech from the patient

Lethargy

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16. Briefly describe the biological and psychosocial effects of mental health conditions.

Biological effects of mental health conditions include use of toxic substances that

affect the body as a result of low self esteem. Biological effects also include poor

nutrition where the individual does not eat well based on lack of interest in self care.

Psychosocial effects of mental conditions include self discrimination where and

individual discriminates against himself based on what he thinks other think of him.

The stigma from mental conditions also causes reluctance to seek treatment as the

individuals do not want to face the social recrimination that comes with being ill.

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Part B – Case Study Questions:

Case study 1:

Mr Ahmed has obsessive compulsive disorder. Mr Ahmed stays with his younger brother. He is

a perfectionist and wants his house to be organised, neat and tidy. Both of them do not make

any unplanned changes in the arrangement of their house.

During a scheduled home visit, the social welfare worker moved a chair in the living area to be

close to a window. Mr Ahmed didn’t say anything, but his face was flushed and he started

grinding his teeth. He didn’t maintain eye contact with her and did not respond appropriately to

most of her questions. During the interview, the social welfare worker took a piece of paper

from the nearby printer rack and a pen from his computer table without asking him.

Mr Ahmed stood up and asked her not to touch any of his items without permission. The social

welfare worker commented ‘You are so arrogant. You must behave and respect people who

come in to support you’. He was angry at this response and asked the social welfare worker to

leave immediately. The social welfare worker continued talking while leaving in anger. Mr

Ahmed was furious and started mumbling and throwing papers and books from his shelf onto

the floor.

1. Briefly describe the triggers that might have caused Mr Ahmed to demonstrate this

behaviour.

Given that Mr. Ahmed is used to his routine, organization and absence of unplanned

changes, the sudden movement of a chair by the social worker and taking of piece of

paper and without asking for permission affected the routine; and as such the aggravated

behavior was triggered

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2. What should have the social welfare worker done to deflect the triggers causing Mr Ahmed’s

challenging behaviour?

The social worker should have found out the condition of Mr. Ahmed before paying the

visit. She should have further been more attentive to the behavior of Mr. Ahmed. This

would have helped her in requesting to sit and asking if Mr. Ahmed was comfortable with

every move she made.

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3. How could have the social welfare worker have applied active listening skills in this situation

to avoid the challenging behaviour?

The social worker should have paid attention to the way Mr. Ahmed stopped responding

appropriately to his questions. She should further have been more attentive when Mr.

Ahmed asked her not to touch his things and asked the reason why he did not want that.

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4. How could the social welfare worker have applied observation skills in this situation to avoid

the challenging behaviour?

The social worker should have seen Mr. Ahmed’s agitation as his face got flushed and he

started grinding his teeth. The social worker should have further noticed the behavior

aggravating from agitation to anger.

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5. What appropriate communication should the social welfare worker have used in this

situation to avoid the challenging behaviour once Mr Ahmed requested her not to touch any

of his items without permission?

The social worker should have apologized and returned the item then wait for

Mr. Ahmed to calm down and request for the item. She should further have

inquired why Mr. Ahmed felt irritated that his items were being touched.

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6. What expert assistance could Mr Ahmed seek in this situation to avoid similar occurrences?

Mr. Ahmed should seek medication particularly antidepressants to manage

aggressive feelings and also cognitive therapy and exposure therapy to get used to

the stimuli that causes his aggressive behavior

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7. What expert assistance could the social welfare worker seek in this situation to avoid similar

occurrences?

The social worker should get training on handling patients with mental health conditions

as putting the needs of the patient before all others during social assessments so as to

ensure the best recovery options for the individual

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Case study 2:

Assume that you are working in a mental health outpatient unit. Identify the mental health condition of two people

presented in your outpatient unit with the following clinical features.

Person 1: Presented with confusion, loss of concentration, laughing inappropriately, disturbed sleep, increased

sensitivity to light and unable to tell what is real from what is not.

Person 2: Presented with trembling hands and voice, blushing, hyperventilation, fear, anticipatory anxiety and

avoiding public places and crowds including seeing friends and family.

8. Correctly identify the mental health condition relating to the behaviour of person 1

Psychosis

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9. Correctly identify the mental health condition relating to the behaviour of person 2

Anxiety disorder

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Reference List

Alexander, L. (2016). Chapter 39 – Mental health and mental illness. In. Koutoukidis, G,

Stainton, K & Hughson,J., Tabbner’s nursing care. (7

ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Churchill

Livingstone..

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of

mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

Government of South Australia - Attorney-General's Department. (n.d.). Mental Health Act

2009. Retrieved from

https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Mental%20Health%20Act%202009.

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services: guide for practitioners and providers. Retrieved from

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