We care
MENTAL HEALTH &
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
1
,We care
Self-awareness
- ANSWER
first and important task that a psychiatric nurse should develop
Transference
ANSWER
patient developing an emotional attitude towards the nurse (patient views nurse as
being similar to an imporant person in his/her life)
Countertransference
- ANSWER
the healthcare provider's emotional reaction to the client (patient reminds the nurse of
someone in his/her life)
Coping Mechanism
- ANSWER
conscious efforts to indicate/reflect how we adapt to problems
Defense Mechanism
- ANSWER
efforts performed unconsciously but are not really healthy
Trust
- ANSWER
most essential component of a NPR, develops if the nurse is consistent with what he
says and does.
2
, We care
Rapport
- ANSWER
spirit of harmony, cooperation, conveying a positive willingness to deal with patient.
Unconditional positive regard
- ANSWER
providing respect by calling out names (not by diagnosis, room numbers), listening
attentively to concerns, nonjudgmental, warm, spending time, listen actively with their
concerns
Setting limits
- ANSWER
on the behavior, not on the patient. Conveying that the behavior is not acceptable, we
tell them what behavior is considered to be acceptable (alternative). Should be done
consistently.
Pre-orientation / pre-interaction phase
- ANSWER
Phase of the NPR where there is no interaction with the patient yet. The major task is
Self-awareness.
Orientation / interaction-orientation phase
- ANSWER
Phase of the NPR where for the first few days, the nurse must be able to establish
some activities (schedules, sessions, goal to accomplish, problems to be resolved,
when is the start and end session). The Major task is to establish a mutually agreed
contract with the patient.
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MENTAL HEALTH &
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
1
,We care
Self-awareness
- ANSWER
first and important task that a psychiatric nurse should develop
Transference
ANSWER
patient developing an emotional attitude towards the nurse (patient views nurse as
being similar to an imporant person in his/her life)
Countertransference
- ANSWER
the healthcare provider's emotional reaction to the client (patient reminds the nurse of
someone in his/her life)
Coping Mechanism
- ANSWER
conscious efforts to indicate/reflect how we adapt to problems
Defense Mechanism
- ANSWER
efforts performed unconsciously but are not really healthy
Trust
- ANSWER
most essential component of a NPR, develops if the nurse is consistent with what he
says and does.
2
, We care
Rapport
- ANSWER
spirit of harmony, cooperation, conveying a positive willingness to deal with patient.
Unconditional positive regard
- ANSWER
providing respect by calling out names (not by diagnosis, room numbers), listening
attentively to concerns, nonjudgmental, warm, spending time, listen actively with their
concerns
Setting limits
- ANSWER
on the behavior, not on the patient. Conveying that the behavior is not acceptable, we
tell them what behavior is considered to be acceptable (alternative). Should be done
consistently.
Pre-orientation / pre-interaction phase
- ANSWER
Phase of the NPR where there is no interaction with the patient yet. The major task is
Self-awareness.
Orientation / interaction-orientation phase
- ANSWER
Phase of the NPR where for the first few days, the nurse must be able to establish
some activities (schedules, sessions, goal to accomplish, problems to be resolved,
when is the start and end session). The Major task is to establish a mutually agreed
contract with the patient.
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