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What is a crisis?
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turning point in a persons life that produces overwhelming emotional response. they cannot effectively cope. The person is exposed to a stressor, has increased anxiety, tries to resolve, but cannot cope.
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what are the types of crisis?
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maturational- developmental crises. predictable events in the course of life. getting married , having a baby, etc.
situational- unanticipated and sudden. example the death of a loved one, illness. adventitious- "social" crises. for example a terrorist attack, hurricane, war, etc. |
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what are the 2 types of crisis interventions?
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authoritative- the therapist directs. offers new knowledge.
facilitative- focus on empathy and listening to the client. A balance between the two of these interventions usually works best. |
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What is a good tip for a good outcome when dealing with a crisis?
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EARLY INTERVENTION
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Group therapy- 4 types
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psychotherapy groups- formal. beahvioral interactions. may be slightly confrontational.
support groups- example: MADD. members share a common problem. self help groups- not structured, but members do share a common problem. Example AA. Family therapy- explore family dynamics. |
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what does NAMI stand for?
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National alliance for mentally ill
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A medication management group is an example of an ___ group
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education.
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A mental status examination includes what three things?
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Current emotional state, mental capacity, and behavioral function
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What factors influence assessment?
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Client participation and willingness, Health Status, History, Cognition, and Nurses attitude
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If the nurse appears tense, what is likely to happen?
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the pt. will become tense.
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Mood is
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pervasive and enduring emotional state
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Affect is
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outward expression of clients emotional state
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Define blunted, broad, flat, inappropriate, and restricted affects
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blunted- showing little emotion or 'slow' to emote
broad- there is a full range of emotional expressions flat- no facial expressions inappropriate- self explanatory. example laughing at a funeral restricted- displaying one type of emotion, usually serious and somber |
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Define Labile
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rapidly changing moods
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Thought processes vs. thought content
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processes - how a person thinks
content- what a person is thinking |