Hesi psych
Term: Definition:
Purpose of therapeutic interaction To allow them the autonomy to
make choices when appropriate
Term: Definition:
What action should the RN take in Assess
a psychiatric situation when the
client describes a physical
problem?
Term: Definition:
Basic communitcation principles Establish trust
Demonstrate a nonjudgmental
attitude Offer self; be empathetic, not
sympathetic
Use active listening
Accept and support client's feelings
Clarify and validate client's
statements Use matter-of-fact
approach
Term: Definition:
(T or F) A RN's nonverbals may False; nonverbals may be
be less important than the verbal more important
communication.
, Term: Definition:
(T or F) A RN may tell a client that False
he/she will not tell anyone about
the client's secrets.
Term: Definition:
What is a common compliant after Nausea; risk for aspiration
ECT and what is a possible
concern for post-ECT patients?
Term: Definition:
What are S/S of anxiety? Increased HR & BP
Rapid, shallow
respirations Dry mouth,
tight throat Tremors,
muscle tension Anorexia
Urinary
frequency Palmar
sweating
Term: Definition:
Why should a RN assess his/her A calm nurse helps the client to
own level of anxiety first in taking gain control, decrease anxiety, and
care of an anxious patient? increase feelings of security.
Term: Definition:
Purpose of therapeutic interaction To allow them the autonomy to
make choices when appropriate
Term: Definition:
What action should the RN take in Assess
a psychiatric situation when the
client describes a physical
problem?
Term: Definition:
Basic communitcation principles Establish trust
Demonstrate a nonjudgmental
attitude Offer self; be empathetic, not
sympathetic
Use active listening
Accept and support client's feelings
Clarify and validate client's
statements Use matter-of-fact
approach
Term: Definition:
(T or F) A RN's nonverbals may False; nonverbals may be
be less important than the verbal more important
communication.
, Term: Definition:
(T or F) A RN may tell a client that False
he/she will not tell anyone about
the client's secrets.
Term: Definition:
What is a common compliant after Nausea; risk for aspiration
ECT and what is a possible
concern for post-ECT patients?
Term: Definition:
What are S/S of anxiety? Increased HR & BP
Rapid, shallow
respirations Dry mouth,
tight throat Tremors,
muscle tension Anorexia
Urinary
frequency Palmar
sweating
Term: Definition:
Why should a RN assess his/her A calm nurse helps the client to
own level of anxiety first in taking gain control, decrease anxiety, and
care of an anxious patient? increase feelings of security.
