Med2118 Mental Health Test 3

Front 1

Patient was sexually assaulted and is now in ER. What is your best nursing intervention?

Back 1

assist her in a crisis

Front 2

what is the definition of rape?

Back 2

sex against one's will by intimidation/physical force

Front 3

child has partial thickness burns around genitalia. What should you report?

Back 3

report suspected child abuse; you have the legal responsibility to report

Front 4

what is the goal for anger management?

Back 4

learn to take responsibility for anger and control it

Front 5

patient attempts suicide. what is your nursing goal?

Back 5

safety

Front 6

why should you evaluate a patient for suicide?

Back 6

decide if they are a danger to themselves or others

Front 7

patient is admitted to psych hospital. patient has history of several self injury behaviors in the last month. you ask the patient, "how did you get those scars?" why do you ask?

Back 7

evidence of suicide gestures

Front 8

what is your main goal when planning care for a patient with a crisis?

Back 8

stable psychologic equilibrim

Front 9

what qualifies hospice care?

Back 9

less than 6 months to live

Front 10

what is the best approach to hospice care?

Back 10

interdisciplinary team approach

Front 11

what phase correctly describes palliative care?

Back 11

eases symptoms of the disease without compromising medical interventions

Front 12

what are symptoms of marijuana?

Back 12

amotivational syndrome (apathy), red eyes, compuslive eating/laughing, impaired memory, drowsiness.

Front 13

what is polysubstance abuse?

Back 13

use of two or more psychoactive drugs in combination to achieve particular effect

Front 14

what are symptoms of opioids? (oxycontin)

Back 14

pupil constriction, constipation.

Front 15

whats the antidote to opioid toxicity?

Back 15

narcan

Front 16

what are toxic symptoms of opioids?

Back 16

decreased respirations and LOC, slurred speech.

Front 17

What are withdrawal symptoms of marijuana?

Back 17

possibly depression

Front 18

What are abstinence syndrome symptoms?

Back 18

sweating rhinorrhea, PILOERECTION (chills), tremors, irritability, severe weakness, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, muscle/bone pain, muscle spasms

Front 19

What are alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

Back 19

abdominal cramping, vomiting, tremors, restlessness, inability to sleep, increased HR, increased BP, increased resp. rate, increased temp; tonic, clonic seizures, DELIRIUM TREMENS

Front 20

what is delirium tremens?

Back 20

alcohol withdrawal symptoms that include severe disorientation, psychotic symptoms, severe hypertension, cardiace dysrhythmias, delirium, death

Front 21

what is Antabuse (disulfiram)?

Back 21

aversion therapy for maintaining alcohol abstinence (produces unpleasant effect when taken with alcohol)

Front 22

what shoul you avoid when taking Antabuse?

Back 22

avoid all alcohol and alcohol products

Front 23

what are cocaine withdrawal symptoms?

Back 23

depression, craving, excess sleeping

Front 24

what is the cause of delirium?

Back 24

secondary to another medical condition: infection or substance abuse

Front 25

patient has delirium. what is your nursing goal?

Back 25

safety

Front 26

patient has alzheimer's disease. what is your nursing goal?

Back 26

safety

Front 27

patient has mild cognitive impairment. what type of therapy is used?

Back 27

reality orientation

Front 28

patient has alcohol abuse and has symptoms of confabulation. what is confabulation?

Back 28

make up stories

Front 29

what is peek-a-boo and ring around the rosey?

Back 29

childhood games

Front 30

patient has ADHD. what is the appropriate behavior modification to reward appropriate conduct?

Back 30

identify desired behaviors and reward them

Front 31

what are symptoms of autism?

Back 31

bizzare behaviors such as hand or finger flapping, clapping, rocking, swaying, head banging, hand biting, preoccupation with certain repetitive activities

Front 32

what is clinging behavior?

Back 32

separation anxiety disorder; excessive anxiety when separated from or anticipating separation from home or parents

Front 33

what is oppositional defiant disorder?

Back 33

argues against caregiver

Front 34

what is the goal for patient with conduct disorder?

Back 34

have respect for rights of others

Front 35

what is lacrimation?

Back 35

shedding tears

Front 36

what is the definition of delirium?

Back 36

rapid onset over a short period of time (HOURS TO DAYS)

Front 37

what is alzheimer's disease?

Back 37

patient can consistently fold towels and pillow cases

Front 38

what is the nursing intervention for family members who are getting frustrated while giving care to alzheimer's patient?

Back 38

provide support to caregivers

Front 39

how do you establish a relationship with a child who is autistic?

Back 39

sit with child, use one to one interaction

Front 40

how does a child with autism respond to their parents?

Back 40

lack of responsiveness and interest in others; indifferent

Front 41

patient says they do not have a problem with drugs or alcohol but have a history of abuse. what is this called?

Back 41

denial - necessary to confirm addiction

Front 42

why do patients show signs of denial?

Back 42

reduces feeling of guilt

Front 43

what is successful acts of alcohol rehabilitation?

Back 43

motivational readiness to learn, change, emotional readiness

Front 44

patient has polysubstance abuse problem. what is the goal for them?

Back 44

hope to recognize problem

Front 45

patient has alcohol problem. what should you ask them?

Back 45

when was your last drink?

Front 46

what is the best advice to deal with alcohol addiction?

Back 46

total abstinence

Front 47

patient has alcohol withdrawal symptoms - tremors, restlessness. what should you look out for?

Back 47

change in level of consciousness; seizure precautions