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abarnes

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which patient would be most appropriate to refer for assertive community treatment (ACT)? A patient diagnosed with:
 
  a. a phobic fear of crowded places.
  b. a single episode of major depression.
  c. a catastrophic reaction to a tornado in the community.
  d. schizophrenia and four hospitalizations in the past year.

Question 2

Select the example of primary prevention.
 
  a. Assisting a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness to fill a pill-minder
  b. Helping school-age children identify and describe normal emotions
  c. Leading a psychoeducational group in a community care home
  d. Medicating an acutely ill patient who assaulted a staff person


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Assertive community treatment (ACT) provides intensive case management for persons with serious persistent mental illness who live in the community. Repeated hospitalization is a frequent reason for this intervention. The distracters identify mental health problems of a more episodic nature.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Primary preventions are directed at healthy populations with a goal of preventing health problems from occurring. Helping school-age children describe normal emotions people experience promotes coping, a skill that is needed throughout life. Assisting a person with serious and persistent mental illness to fill a pill-minder is an example of tertiary prevention. Medicating an acutely ill patient who assaulted a staff person is a secondary prevention. Leading a psychoeducational group in a community care home is an example of tertiary prevention.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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