Disturbed or Psychiatric Patients in the ED – Post Test

Which of the following should be a feature of the interview room for assessing a disturbed patient?

Which of the following makes an organic cause more likely?

What is the correct definition of delirium?

Which of the following does NOT increase the risk of violence in a disturbed patient?

Which of the following factors is associated with an increase in the risk of suicide?

Which one of the following is NOT a component of the abbreviated mental test (AMT) score?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate investigation in the emergency department (ED) for a suspected organic cause of confusion?

Which one of the following is NOT a component of the mental state examination?

A 33-year-old male comes to the department in an intoxicated state. He reports suicidal ideation and has taken an overdose of paracetamol. He lives alone and is unemployed. He regularly drinks 2 litres of cider a day. Paracetamol levels come back as below the treatment line at 4 hours.

How would you manage this patient?

Which one of the following factors would favour hospital admission for psychiatric assessment and treatment?