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1. Cognition, Emo- a. Well groomed, relaxed
tional Process- b. Self-confident, self-accepting
es Mental Health
Concepts
Assessment
Appearance, be-
havior, mood
2. Cognition, Emo- a. Clear, coherent
tional Process- b. Reality-based
es Mental Health
Concepts
Assessment
Speech, thought
content, and
thought process
3. Cognition, Emo- a. Oriented to person, place, and time
tional Process- b. Good memory
es Mental Health c. Ability to abstract
Concepts
Assessment
Sensorium
4. Cognition, Emo- Accurate self-perception and awareness
tional Process-
es Mental Health
Concepts
Insight and
Judgement
5.
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Cognition, Emo- a. Satisfying interpersonal relationships
tional Process- b. Ability to trust
es Mental Health c. Ability to cope effectively with stress
Concepts d. Environmental mastery
Family relation-
ships and work
habits
6. Cognition, Emo- a. Religious organizations or community support
tional Process- b. Family
es Mental Health c. Socioeconomic resources
Concepts d. Education
Diagnose e. Cultural norms
Potential support
systems or stres-
sors
7. Cognition, Emo- a. Family history of mental illness
tional Process- b. Medical history—imbalances can cause symptoms resembling emotional ill-
es Mental Health ness
Concepts
Diagnose
Potential Risk
factors
8. Cognition, Emo- a. Physical—oxygen, water, food, sleep, sex
tional Process- b. Safety—physical, security, order
es Mental Health c. Love and belonging—affection, companionship, identification
Concepts d. Esteem and recognition—status, success, prestige
Diagnose e. Self-actualization—self-fulfillment, creativity
Satisfaction of
basic human
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needs in or-
der of impor-
tance (Maslow)
9. Cognition, Emo- a. Social interaction, impaired
tional Process- b. Anxiety
es Mental Health c. Individual coping, ineffective
Concepts d. Self-esteem disturbance
Diagnose
Potential Nurs-
ing Diagnoses
10. Goal/ Purpose Allows client time to think and reflect; conveys acceptance
Using Silence Allows client to take lead in
conversation
11. Goal/ Purpose Encourages client to talk
Using general Indicates interest in client
leads or broad Allows client to choose subject
openings Sets tone for depressed client
12. Goal/ Purpose Encourages recall and details of particular experience
Clarification Encourages description of feelings
Seeks clarification, pinpoints specifics
Makes sure nurse understands client
13. Goal/ Purpose Paraphrases what client says
Reflecting Reflects what client says, especially feelings conveyed
14. Focus of Treat- Positive physical and social environment
ment Structured groups and activities
Milieu Therapy One-on-one intervention
May be token program, open wards, self-medication
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15. Focus of Treat- Provide materials and toys to facilitate interaction with child, observe play, and
ment help child to resolve problems through play
Play Therapy
16. Operant condi- Use of rewards to reinforce positive behavior;
tioning becomes more important than
external reinforcement
17. Desensitization used to treat phobias;
client slowly adjusts to threatening objects
18. Anxiety a. Increased pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
Assessment b. Palpitations, chest discomfort/pain
Cardiovascular c. Perspiration, flushing, and heat sensations
d. Cold hands and feet
e. Headache
19. Anxiety a. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Assessment b. Belching, heartburn, cramps
GI
20. Anxiety a. Increased muscle tension and tendon reflexes
Assessment b. Increased generalized fatigue
Musckuloskeletal c. Tremors, jerking of limbs
d. Unsteady voice
21. Anxiety a. Poor comprehension—may be unable to follow directions
Assessment b. Poor concentration, selective inattention
Intellectual c. Focus on detail
d. Impaired problem solving
e. Unable to communicate
1) Thoughts may become random, distorted, disconnected with impaired logic
2) Rapid, high-pitched speech
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1. Cognition, Emo- a. Well groomed, relaxed
tional Process- b. Self-confident, self-accepting
es Mental Health
Concepts
Assessment
Appearance, be-
havior, mood
2. Cognition, Emo- a. Clear, coherent
tional Process- b. Reality-based
es Mental Health
Concepts
Assessment
Speech, thought
content, and
thought process
3. Cognition, Emo- a. Oriented to person, place, and time
tional Process- b. Good memory
es Mental Health c. Ability to abstract
Concepts
Assessment
Sensorium
4. Cognition, Emo- Accurate self-perception and awareness
tional Process-
es Mental Health
Concepts
Insight and
Judgement
5.
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Cognition, Emo- a. Satisfying interpersonal relationships
tional Process- b. Ability to trust
es Mental Health c. Ability to cope effectively with stress
Concepts d. Environmental mastery
Family relation-
ships and work
habits
6. Cognition, Emo- a. Religious organizations or community support
tional Process- b. Family
es Mental Health c. Socioeconomic resources
Concepts d. Education
Diagnose e. Cultural norms
Potential support
systems or stres-
sors
7. Cognition, Emo- a. Family history of mental illness
tional Process- b. Medical history—imbalances can cause symptoms resembling emotional ill-
es Mental Health ness
Concepts
Diagnose
Potential Risk
factors
8. Cognition, Emo- a. Physical—oxygen, water, food, sleep, sex
tional Process- b. Safety—physical, security, order
es Mental Health c. Love and belonging—affection, companionship, identification
Concepts d. Esteem and recognition—status, success, prestige
Diagnose e. Self-actualization—self-fulfillment, creativity
Satisfaction of
basic human
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Kaplan CAT Exam Review Guide NCLEX Prep with Case Studies and Answers
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needs in or-
der of impor-
tance (Maslow)
9. Cognition, Emo- a. Social interaction, impaired
tional Process- b. Anxiety
es Mental Health c. Individual coping, ineffective
Concepts d. Self-esteem disturbance
Diagnose
Potential Nurs-
ing Diagnoses
10. Goal/ Purpose Allows client time to think and reflect; conveys acceptance
Using Silence Allows client to take lead in
conversation
11. Goal/ Purpose Encourages client to talk
Using general Indicates interest in client
leads or broad Allows client to choose subject
openings Sets tone for depressed client
12. Goal/ Purpose Encourages recall and details of particular experience
Clarification Encourages description of feelings
Seeks clarification, pinpoints specifics
Makes sure nurse understands client
13. Goal/ Purpose Paraphrases what client says
Reflecting Reflects what client says, especially feelings conveyed
14. Focus of Treat- Positive physical and social environment
ment Structured groups and activities
Milieu Therapy One-on-one intervention
May be token program, open wards, self-medication
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15. Focus of Treat- Provide materials and toys to facilitate interaction with child, observe play, and
ment help child to resolve problems through play
Play Therapy
16. Operant condi- Use of rewards to reinforce positive behavior;
tioning becomes more important than
external reinforcement
17. Desensitization used to treat phobias;
client slowly adjusts to threatening objects
18. Anxiety a. Increased pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
Assessment b. Palpitations, chest discomfort/pain
Cardiovascular c. Perspiration, flushing, and heat sensations
d. Cold hands and feet
e. Headache
19. Anxiety a. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Assessment b. Belching, heartburn, cramps
GI
20. Anxiety a. Increased muscle tension and tendon reflexes
Assessment b. Increased generalized fatigue
Musckuloskeletal c. Tremors, jerking of limbs
d. Unsteady voice
21. Anxiety a. Poor comprehension—may be unable to follow directions
Assessment b. Poor concentration, selective inattention
Intellectual c. Focus on detail
d. Impaired problem solving
e. Unable to communicate
1) Thoughts may become random, distorted, disconnected with impaired logic
2) Rapid, high-pitched speech
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