NUR 326 EXAM 2 Mental Health UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
, Admission criteria into mental health hospital -Ages 2 to 18
-Immediate danger to other or one self
-Cannot maintain safety outside of hospital/facility
-Need 24/7 care
-Medically cleared
Manifestations of autism Inability to maintain eye contact
Repetitive actions
Strict observations of routines
Solo play
Matter of fact thinking
Poor ADL functioning (some)
Nursing interventions for clients with autism Maintain a routine like what they do at home
Remove overwhelming stimuli
Some kids may not share eye contact
Do as many of your tasks at once
Encourage and reward positive social skills
Encourage communication
Determine triggers and attempt to prevent them
Conduct Disorder what is it? Persistent pattern of behavior that violates rights of others or rules and norms
of society
Examples: aggression, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, serious
violations of rules
Manifestations in clients with conduct disorder Lack of remorse or care for others
Bullies, threatens, intimidates others
Low self-esteem, irritability, temper outbursts, reckless behavior
Physical cruelty to others/animals
Has used weapons
Destroys property
Runs away from home
Lies, shoplifts
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder what is it? Recurrent temper outbursts that are severe and do not correlate with a
situation
Manifestations of disruptive mood syregulation Verbal outburst (Cursing, screaming, name calling)
disorder Physical outburst (Hitting, kicking, throwing things)
Inappropriate for developmental level
Occurs in most situations (home and school)
Mood generally irritable and angry
interventions for DMDD, impulse control, conduct -Calm, firm and respect approach
disorder and ADHD -model acceptable behaviors
-Maintain child's attention before giving directions
-Short and clear expectations
-set clear limits on unacceptable behavior
-utilize physical activity to use energy
-develop a reward system
-provide a safe environment
-positive feedback
-develop coping skills
-encourage participation in group/therapy
-Administer medication
Questions and CORRECT Answers
, Admission criteria into mental health hospital -Ages 2 to 18
-Immediate danger to other or one self
-Cannot maintain safety outside of hospital/facility
-Need 24/7 care
-Medically cleared
Manifestations of autism Inability to maintain eye contact
Repetitive actions
Strict observations of routines
Solo play
Matter of fact thinking
Poor ADL functioning (some)
Nursing interventions for clients with autism Maintain a routine like what they do at home
Remove overwhelming stimuli
Some kids may not share eye contact
Do as many of your tasks at once
Encourage and reward positive social skills
Encourage communication
Determine triggers and attempt to prevent them
Conduct Disorder what is it? Persistent pattern of behavior that violates rights of others or rules and norms
of society
Examples: aggression, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, serious
violations of rules
Manifestations in clients with conduct disorder Lack of remorse or care for others
Bullies, threatens, intimidates others
Low self-esteem, irritability, temper outbursts, reckless behavior
Physical cruelty to others/animals
Has used weapons
Destroys property
Runs away from home
Lies, shoplifts
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder what is it? Recurrent temper outbursts that are severe and do not correlate with a
situation
Manifestations of disruptive mood syregulation Verbal outburst (Cursing, screaming, name calling)
disorder Physical outburst (Hitting, kicking, throwing things)
Inappropriate for developmental level
Occurs in most situations (home and school)
Mood generally irritable and angry
interventions for DMDD, impulse control, conduct -Calm, firm and respect approach
disorder and ADHD -model acceptable behaviors
-Maintain child's attention before giving directions
-Short and clear expectations
-set clear limits on unacceptable behavior
-utilize physical activity to use energy
-develop a reward system
-provide a safe environment
-positive feedback
-develop coping skills
-encourage participation in group/therapy
-Administer medication
