Mental Illness Exam 1

Antianxiety, antidepressant, anticovalant, & antimanic drugs should always require you to observe for suicidal ideation

The patient interview is the primary method of data gathering. It is done in an open-ended format

Atypical Antipsychotic agent side effects include increased pigmentation, dry mouth, photosensitivity especially if on

__ has a greater influence on communication, however more subjective, can be interpreted in many different ways

What portion of ADPIE are LVN's not responsible for

EPS side effects that manifest as bizarre distortions, involuntary movement of any muscle group, tongue, eye,face,neck

Natl. Mental Health Act of 1946 provided $$ for nursing training and research to improve treatment for the mentally ill

The phenomenon of homelessness can be blamed in part, on

The right to facilitate their own health care decisions; accept & refuse treatment; make advance health care directive

Culture is not a person's genetic makeup but the surrounding environment a person is raised in or interacts w/over time.

Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) builds on the idea that humans tend to interact w/world in 3 ways: Hear, see & touch

Only RN's are considered Professional nurses & LPN/LVN are considered Nonprofessional.

avoiding such foods as bananas, cheese, and yogurt should be emphasized to patients who are taking

The condition of judging a person or situation before all the facts are known is called

The process of learning effective coping is sometimes called

Nurses, Physicians, & other medical trained personnel are always protected by Good Samaritan Law

The Mental Health Status Examination includes: select all that apply

Assessment is the 1st step in the nursing process RN/LVN is responsible for the initial assessment when pt. is admitted

The __ has set guidelines that dictate the roles of RN and the LVN in collaborating in the nursing process.

Person feels anxiety and confusion. High stress levels and may minimize its severity

Antiparkinson Agents inhibit__. As they increase dopamine decreases=better balance & symptoms or parkinsonism decrease.

A group of side effects called EPS occur after starting a antipsychotic agent. There is less risk with which agent

Good Samaritan law offer immunity from prosecution for citizens who stop to assist someone in need of med help.

Culture is also based on skin color, country of origin, and religion.

If taking antipsychotic meds, antacids decrease absorption so wait 1-2 hrs after taking med for antacids.

Antipsychotic med that can cause fatal reaction. This is called__. S/S muscle rigidity, hyperyrexia, BP fluctuaton

___difficulty expressing in written or verbal form & __ understanding written or verbal form. Global is a combination

The mental status examination takes place in what part of the nursing process

Nurse Practice Act dictates the acceptable scope of nursing practice for the different levels; NALPN is code of conduct

patient on antiparkinson agent needs to watch gi effects especially if products contain Sorbitol and eaten in excess

Effective coping skills are described as:

Social communication is day to day interaction people have with acquaintances. Nurses can use this in their profession

1st of 5 students enrolled in American nursing program; opened Boston city hospital school for nurses-mentally ill care

1st textbook focus on psychiatric nursing; requiring all student nurses have a clinical rotation at psychiatric setting

Antidepressants (Mood Elevators) increase the availability of __

to combat dry mouth, give a hard sugarless candy or saliva substitute

1st major law to address mental illness, provided money to build psychiatric units in hospitals

patient has a history of ethyl alcohol abuse. Which classification of drugs would be potentially addictive

Atypical antipsychotic agents block dopamine & __. Used to treat schizophrenia & violent behavior.

The nursing diagnosis in not a medical diagnosis but rather a common language among nurses to help clarify the pt needs

Founder of nursing; relationship between sanitary conditions & healing; insisted cleanliness; today's sterile technique

Pt w/glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcers, prostatic hypertrophy, urine retention should not take

This parent is very strict; child has little/no voice; "because I'm the mom/dad"; rebellious hostile child;

EPS side effects that appear frequently in women due to hormones; agitation, motor restlessness; appear 2-10 wks after

Ethnicity defines one's more personal traits & identifies his/her shared heritage. Select all that apply

America's 1st African American professional nurse; Award in her name at ANA convention to promote equal opportunity

The most common reasons for homelessness include: select all that apply

The use of defense mechanism is related to what part(s) of Freud's personality theory?

Which of the following is/are part of the principles of teaching: select all that apply

An Ombudsman speaks out for the patients needs. They are volunteers or paid workers from an agency; pt advocate

to share emotional experience it is called _. _ identifies emotions w/out experiencing the emotion; this is therapeutic

The alcoholic states, "I can quit any time I want". 1st defense learned; unconscious refusal to see reality

Unacceptable traits are diverted into acceptable traits. Burglar teaches home safety classes

when giving antiparkinson agent, they age groups you have to be aware for are: select all that apply

Assisted soldiers how to write w/mouth and/or feet; Understood mental stress of soldiers who lost limbs

homelessness is a mental illness and many have substance abuse issues

__ communication is not self responsible; often begins with "you"; meant to harm another person

A study by Eron and Peterson found that the lower the socioeconomic status, the higher the incidence of __ in US society

If a patient is hypersensitive to meds or who have brain damage or blood dyscrasias they should not take antipsychotics

The concepts of space, time, and waiting are

EPS side effects that is irreversible; involuntary movements like chewing, sucking, licking, frowning & blink constantly

It addresses the security & privacy involved w/medical records & how info is identified & passed between care providers

is the belief that one's own ethnic or religious group deserves rights and benefits over others

NANDA is responsible for:

EPS side effects that cause shuffling gait, drooling, tremors, & muscle rigidity; appear 1-8 wks after is a sign of

Granted money to be used for education & research for minority nurses who choose to upgrade to master/doctorate practice

"WHY" is a therapeutic word that should be used because it shows approval and pleasure

The code of behavior that reflects professional expectations based on fundamental moral principles is called

Painful event or situation are separated from the conscious mind. Describes situation as if it happened to a friend.

firm, consistent rules & limits, discussion & flexibility of rules; child allowed some freedom, w/in set limits; balance

This antipsychotic med is known to cause serious blood dyscrasias and require regular monitoring of blood counts.

1st psychiatric program of study for nurses; implementation of patient centered care

Psychotropic med phenothiazine was discovered in the 1950's. It is also called chlorpromazine HC1 (Thorazine)

Scheduling a class or group or a specific objective to be met. Involves the nurse and one or more patients

2 main goals of __ are: reducing the risk of undesirable patient outcomes & encouraging continuous improvement

Antipsychotic agents act on CNS. Main action= block dopamine is __. If overproduced/utilized=exhibit psychotic behavior

When taking MAOIs you have to fully discontinue use before attempting to take a different antidepressant

Crisis is perceived in a positive way. Anxiety decreases and attempts to regain self-esteem

Antianxiety, antidepressants, anticovalants, and antimanic drugs should never be: select all that apply

The doctrine of privileged information is a bond between patient, physician, and nurse.

Substituting acceptable reasons for true causes for personal behavior. I failed because the teacher wrote bad questions

During which phase of crisis does the person feel fine. Will deny stress level and state a feeling of well being

A person w/ __ has no speech & a person w/__ has great difficulty with speech. Both include damage to portion of brain

Free standing treatment centers aka as _ provide care ranging from crisis only to traditional 21 day stays. Select all

Antianxiety agents depress activities of the

school teacher; lobbied for care standards for mentally ill; suggest govt take active role; because of efforts= asylums

Self responsible; begins with "I"; expresses the speakers thoughts & feelings honestly