Chapter 19: Social work issues in PICUs and LSUs Practical problems and decisions are often resolved by adopting which of the following problem-solving principles? Identify problematic circumstances Evaluate options Work backwards Attack the problem indirectly Implement most appropriate solution Many mental health patients find themselves in a cycle of social exclusion often leading to which of the following? Debt Weight loss Poor housing Cognitive impairments Unemployment Which of the following apply to the ‘appropriate adult’? They should have experience of dealing with mentally ill people They should be able to provide legal advice They act as an observer They are the patient’s mother They can be a specialist social worker Social inclusion is … Part of a treatment plan Part of a therapeutic intervention Not applicable to those with mental health problems About choice About opportunities Which of the following are parts of Egan’s three-stage approach to help people in situations that require the acceptance of major change? Explore thoughts and feelings Help person understand the situation Explore problem Provide training and support Set goals before accessing resources to carry out action The Department of Health (2002) guide to Social Circumstances Report by Social Workers for Mental Health Review Tribunals suggests that which of the following should be reported? Patient’s developmental history Patient’s family circumstances Individual characteristics Opportunities for employment if discharged Patient’s financial circumstances The International Federation of Social Workers claims that the social work profession promotes which of the following? Access to services Social change Healthy development Problem solving Empowerment to enhance wellbeing The Social Exclusion Unit (2004) suggested which of the following reasons to explain why mental health problems lead to social exclusion? Barriers in the community Stigma Career burden Lack of ongoing support Violent and criminal behaviour Social work focuses on which of the following domains? Medical Psychological Environmental Educational Developmental Loading …
