Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam #1 Study Guide
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Continuum of Mental Health Spectrum from wellness to severe mental illness.
Risk Factors Elements increasing likelihood of mental health conditions.
Protective Factors Elements reducing likelihood of mental health conditions.
DSM-V Diagnosis Standardized classification of mental disorders.
Nursing Diagnosis Clinical judgment about patient's response to health issues.
Mental Status Exam Assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Purpose of Mental Status Exam Evaluate mental state and identify abnormalities.
Components of Mental Status Exam Includes appearance, behavior, cognition, and mood.
Therapeutic Relationships Professional relationship focused on patient healing.
Intimate Relationships Close personal connections with emotional involvement.
Social Relationships Casual interactions without therapeutic intent.
Boundaries in Nurse-Patient Relationship Limits to maintain professionalism and safety.
Transference Patient projects feelings onto the nurse.
Countertransference Nurse projects feelings onto the patient.
Self-Reflection Process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
, Peplau's Model Framework for nurse-patient relationship development.
Phases of Nurse-Patient Relationship Orientation, working, termination, and resolution phases.
Therapeutic Communication Communication aimed at enhancing patient well-being.
Active Listening Fully concentrating on what the patient is saying.
Culturally Congruent Communication Communication that respects cultural differences.
Nursing Process Steps Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
Priority Nursing Assessment Initial evaluation focusing on patient safety and needs.
Erikson's Theory of Development Stages of psychosocial development influencing behavior.
Peplau's Interpersonal Theory Focus on interpersonal relationships in nursing.
Behavior Theory Focus on modifying behaviors through various therapies.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid of human needs from basic to self-actualization.
Biological Therapy Treatment involving medication and biological interventions.
Milieu Therapy Therapeutic environment for patient healing.
Community Mental Health Centers Provide outpatient care for mental health patients.
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals Offer intensive care for severe mental health issues.
Voluntary Admission Patient agrees to hospitalization for treatment.
Involuntary Admission Hospitalization without patient consent due to danger.
Outpatient Psychiatric Care Care provided without overnight hospitalization.
Intensive Outpatient Program Structured treatment for patients needing frequent support.
Partial Hospitalization Day treatment program for patients with mental health issues.
Psychiatric Home Care In-home care for patients with mental health conditions.
Medical Home Comprehensive care model for managing health conditions.
Group Home Residential setting for individuals with mental health needs.
Stress Response Physiological reaction to perceived threats or challenges.
Prolonged Stress Risks Can lead to chronic health issues and mental illness.
Stress Management Importance Essential for maintaining mental and physical health.
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NEIEP 305/310/315/320 Multi-Unit E... Neiep 300 NR 507 Midterm Ad
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Terms in this set (470)
Continuum of Mental Health Spectrum from wellness to severe mental illness.
Risk Factors Elements increasing likelihood of mental health conditions.
Protective Factors Elements reducing likelihood of mental health conditions.
DSM-V Diagnosis Standardized classification of mental disorders.
Nursing Diagnosis Clinical judgment about patient's response to health issues.
Mental Status Exam Assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Purpose of Mental Status Exam Evaluate mental state and identify abnormalities.
Components of Mental Status Exam Includes appearance, behavior, cognition, and mood.
Therapeutic Relationships Professional relationship focused on patient healing.
Intimate Relationships Close personal connections with emotional involvement.
Social Relationships Casual interactions without therapeutic intent.
Boundaries in Nurse-Patient Relationship Limits to maintain professionalism and safety.
Transference Patient projects feelings onto the nurse.
Countertransference Nurse projects feelings onto the patient.
Self-Reflection Process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
, Peplau's Model Framework for nurse-patient relationship development.
Phases of Nurse-Patient Relationship Orientation, working, termination, and resolution phases.
Therapeutic Communication Communication aimed at enhancing patient well-being.
Active Listening Fully concentrating on what the patient is saying.
Culturally Congruent Communication Communication that respects cultural differences.
Nursing Process Steps Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
Priority Nursing Assessment Initial evaluation focusing on patient safety and needs.
Erikson's Theory of Development Stages of psychosocial development influencing behavior.
Peplau's Interpersonal Theory Focus on interpersonal relationships in nursing.
Behavior Theory Focus on modifying behaviors through various therapies.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid of human needs from basic to self-actualization.
Biological Therapy Treatment involving medication and biological interventions.
Milieu Therapy Therapeutic environment for patient healing.
Community Mental Health Centers Provide outpatient care for mental health patients.
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals Offer intensive care for severe mental health issues.
Voluntary Admission Patient agrees to hospitalization for treatment.
Involuntary Admission Hospitalization without patient consent due to danger.
Outpatient Psychiatric Care Care provided without overnight hospitalization.
Intensive Outpatient Program Structured treatment for patients needing frequent support.
Partial Hospitalization Day treatment program for patients with mental health issues.
Psychiatric Home Care In-home care for patients with mental health conditions.
Medical Home Comprehensive care model for managing health conditions.
Group Home Residential setting for individuals with mental health needs.
Stress Response Physiological reaction to perceived threats or challenges.
Prolonged Stress Risks Can lead to chronic health issues and mental illness.
Stress Management Importance Essential for maintaining mental and physical health.
