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,Summary:
Exposure to a traumatic event or
witnessing the event can overwhelm
the individual's usual coping
strategies and lead to lasting effects
that prevent the individual from living
a normal life. The goal of the
multidisciplinary team and the
therapy modalities is to reduce the
emotional and physical symptoms of
PTSD and ASD, and to help the
individual to learn how to cope and
gradually return to a higher
functioning level. The psychiatric
mental health nurse, as the primary
care provider and patient advocate,
has a pivotal role in the collaborative
care processes. The APRN also plays
an effective role in caring for
patients diagnosed with PTSD. These
nurses collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team and utilize the
nursing process to help develop an
effective plan of care for the patient
experiencing PTSD or ASD.
,Question 1 of 13 Substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are
PTSD and ASD have similar common in both disorders.
etiologies and manifestations but Substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are
there are also some distinct common in both disorders.
differences. Which statements are
true regarding these two disorders? The development of PTSD or ASD is precipitated
Select all that apply. by the individual's reaction to a traumatic event.
ASD and PTSD mostly affect young The development of PTSD or ASD is precipitated
adults. by the individual's reaction to a traumatic event,
PTSD and ASD both have similar such as serious injury or sexual violence.
onsets and durations.
Substance abuse, depression, and
anxiety are common in both
disorders.
The development of PTSD or ASD is
precipitated by the individual's
reaction to a traumatic event.
Dissociative symptoms of numbing,
detachment, or lack of an emotional
response are common in ASD and
PTSD.
Question 2 of 13 Stress hormone receptors plays a role.
Which statement is true regarding Methylation occurs when the methyl groups on
the development of ASD and PTSD? DNA that govern production of stress hormone
Gender plays a role. receptors in the brain are altered. This occurs when
They are linked to recessive traits. the fetus experiences the effects of maternal
They are considered noninheritable. stress.
Stress hormone receptors plays a
role.
, Question 3 of 13 Increased heart rate
Which bodily responses to trauma Increased heart rate is a bodily response to trauma
could lead to the development of that can lead to the development of PTSD.
PTSD?
Select all that apply. Elevated cortisol levels
Increased heart rate An elevation in cortisol level is a bodily response to
Elevated cortisol levels trauma that can lead to the development of PTSD.
Adrenergic hyperactivity
Increased digestive response Adrenergic hyperactivity
Central nervous system hypoactivity Adrenergic hyperactivity is a bodily response to
trauma that can lead to the development of PTSD.
Question 4 of 13 Symptoms of arousal
Which criteria according to the Symptoms of arousal, such as sleep disturbances,
DSM-5 are used to diagnose PTSD? hypervigilance, and irritability are included in PTSD
Select all that apply. diagnosis.
Three comorbidities Incorrect
Symptoms of arousal
Symptoms of depression Physical or witnessed exposure to a traumatic
Symptoms that last 3 days to 1 month event
Physical or witnessed exposure to a For PTSD diagnosis, exposure can be through
traumatic event actually witnessing an event or learning about it
through a close friend or family member.
Question 5 of 13 Irritability
Which of these PTSD symptoms Irritability in the person with PTSD may lead to
could lead to spousal and child spousal and child abuse. The individual may have
abuse? exaggerated startle response and may become
Select all that apply. angry and aggressive toward others.
Migraines
Irritability Hypervigilance
Chronic pain Hypervigilance in the person with PTSD may lead
Hallucinations to spousal and child abuse. Hypervigilance,
Hypervigilance irritability, and chemical abuse to relieve pan can
lead to spousal and/or child abuse.
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Terms in this set (57)
,Summary:
Exposure to a traumatic event or
witnessing the event can overwhelm
the individual's usual coping
strategies and lead to lasting effects
that prevent the individual from living
a normal life. The goal of the
multidisciplinary team and the
therapy modalities is to reduce the
emotional and physical symptoms of
PTSD and ASD, and to help the
individual to learn how to cope and
gradually return to a higher
functioning level. The psychiatric
mental health nurse, as the primary
care provider and patient advocate,
has a pivotal role in the collaborative
care processes. The APRN also plays
an effective role in caring for
patients diagnosed with PTSD. These
nurses collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team and utilize the
nursing process to help develop an
effective plan of care for the patient
experiencing PTSD or ASD.
,Question 1 of 13 Substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are
PTSD and ASD have similar common in both disorders.
etiologies and manifestations but Substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are
there are also some distinct common in both disorders.
differences. Which statements are
true regarding these two disorders? The development of PTSD or ASD is precipitated
Select all that apply. by the individual's reaction to a traumatic event.
ASD and PTSD mostly affect young The development of PTSD or ASD is precipitated
adults. by the individual's reaction to a traumatic event,
PTSD and ASD both have similar such as serious injury or sexual violence.
onsets and durations.
Substance abuse, depression, and
anxiety are common in both
disorders.
The development of PTSD or ASD is
precipitated by the individual's
reaction to a traumatic event.
Dissociative symptoms of numbing,
detachment, or lack of an emotional
response are common in ASD and
PTSD.
Question 2 of 13 Stress hormone receptors plays a role.
Which statement is true regarding Methylation occurs when the methyl groups on
the development of ASD and PTSD? DNA that govern production of stress hormone
Gender plays a role. receptors in the brain are altered. This occurs when
They are linked to recessive traits. the fetus experiences the effects of maternal
They are considered noninheritable. stress.
Stress hormone receptors plays a
role.
, Question 3 of 13 Increased heart rate
Which bodily responses to trauma Increased heart rate is a bodily response to trauma
could lead to the development of that can lead to the development of PTSD.
PTSD?
Select all that apply. Elevated cortisol levels
Increased heart rate An elevation in cortisol level is a bodily response to
Elevated cortisol levels trauma that can lead to the development of PTSD.
Adrenergic hyperactivity
Increased digestive response Adrenergic hyperactivity
Central nervous system hypoactivity Adrenergic hyperactivity is a bodily response to
trauma that can lead to the development of PTSD.
Question 4 of 13 Symptoms of arousal
Which criteria according to the Symptoms of arousal, such as sleep disturbances,
DSM-5 are used to diagnose PTSD? hypervigilance, and irritability are included in PTSD
Select all that apply. diagnosis.
Three comorbidities Incorrect
Symptoms of arousal
Symptoms of depression Physical or witnessed exposure to a traumatic
Symptoms that last 3 days to 1 month event
Physical or witnessed exposure to a For PTSD diagnosis, exposure can be through
traumatic event actually witnessing an event or learning about it
through a close friend or family member.
Question 5 of 13 Irritability
Which of these PTSD symptoms Irritability in the person with PTSD may lead to
could lead to spousal and child spousal and child abuse. The individual may have
abuse? exaggerated startle response and may become
Select all that apply. angry and aggressive toward others.
Migraines
Irritability Hypervigilance
Chronic pain Hypervigilance in the person with PTSD may lead
Hallucinations to spousal and child abuse. Hypervigilance,
Hypervigilance irritability, and chemical abuse to relieve pan can
lead to spousal and/or child abuse.
