Foundations of Mental Health - Assignment #1 /30 marks

1) What is dementia? _____________________________________________________________________________________

2) What is meant by multi-infarct dementia? _____________________________________________________________________________________

3) Why is depression often mistaken for dementia? _____________________________________________________________________________________

4) Using the 3 stages of dementia, explain how you would support your client with their meal times and eating in each of the stages below: Mild Stage (Stage 1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Moderate Stage (Stage2) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Severe Stage (Stage 3) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5) You are assigned to care for Mr. Lenovo in his home, who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease - Stage 1. List 5 safety concerns you would have in the client's home.

i) ___________________________________________________________________________________

ii) ___________________________________________________________________________________

iii) __________________________________________________________________________________

iv) __________________________________________________________________________________

v) ___________________________________________________________________________________

6) How might forgetfulness interfere with Mr. Lenovo's safety needs? _____________________________________________________________________________________

7) Define the following:

i) Depression: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ii) Anxiety disorder: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iii) Panic Disorder: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

iv) Schizophrenia: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

v) Hallucination: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7) List two signs and symptoms for each stage of dementia:

i) Stage One _______________________________________________________________________

ii) Stage Two _______________________________________________________________________

iii) Stage Three _____________________________________________________________________

8) You have been assigned to Mrs. Walters who has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia. During the initial home visit your supervisor has informed you that her symptoms were well managed and she was compliant with her medications. She has an optimal level of support from her family and social worker. As a professional PSW, wanting to be prepared for any change that could potentially occur from non-compliance with their medication regime, what are 4 signs that you would take note of that your client may be in mental health crisis?

i ____________________________________________________________________________________

ii ____________________________________________________________________________________ iii___________________________________________________________________________________

iv _____________________________________________________________________