Test bank for foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing 6th edition by halter varcarolis ALL Chapters 1-
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Mental health - ANSWER A positive state which one is responsible, displays self-
awareness, is self directive, is reasonably worry free, and cope with usual daily tensions. Such individuals function well in society, are excepted within a group and are generally satisfied with their lives.
Mental health - ANSWER Refers to the ability to solve problems; fulfills ones capacity for love and work; cope with crises without assistance beyond the support of family or friends; & becoming independent as the need arises without permanently
losing ones independence
Mental Illness - ANSWER Or mental disorder or syndrome with psychological or behavioral manifestation &/or impairment in functioning due to social, psychologic, genetic, physical/chemical, or biological disturbance.
Mental illness - ANSWER A disorder causing people to display abnormal behavior more consistently than most people, a psychology exhibiting frequent irresponsibility,
the inability to cope, frequently being at odds with society & an inaccurate perception
of reality; & the absolute absence or constant presence of a specific behavior that has a socially acceptable range of occurrences
Psychiatric nursing - ANSWER Interpersonal process whereby the professional nurse practitioner theough the therapeutic use of self, assist an individual, family, group or community to promote mental health, to prevent mental illness & suffering, to participate in the treatment & rehabilitation of the mentally ill & if necessary to find meaning in this experience
Mental hygiene - ANSWER The science that deals with measures to promote mental health, precent mental illness and suffering and facilitate rehabilitation
Hierarchy of needs - ANSWER 5. Self-actualization
4. Self-Esteem
3. Love 2. Security and Safety 1. Physiologic
Factors influencing Mental Health Development - ANSWER 1. Heredity
2. Life Experience
3. Life Circumstance
Primary Intervention - ANSWER Intervention altering causative or risk factors to hinder development of illness and promotion of health - health education
- information dissemination - counseling
- stress reduction
- psycho-social support
Secondary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions that limit the severity of a disorder
- screening & case finding
- crisis intervention
- prompt treatment - administration of medication
- hospitalization
Tertiary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions aimed at reducing the disability after a disorder
- rehabilitation programs
- vocational training
- after-care support
Tertiary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions aimed at reducing the disability after a disorder
- Rehabilitation programs
- Vocational training
- After-care Support
Characterisic of Psychiatric Nursing - ANSWER Empathy
Genuiness/congruence
Unconditional positive regard
Characteristics of a Psychiatric Nurse - ANSWER Empathy
Genuineness/Congruence Unconditional Positive Regard
Empathy - ANSWER The ability to see beyond outward behavior and sense accurately another persons inner experiences
Empathy - ANSWER ability to see beyond outward behavior and sense accurately another person's inner experience
Genuineness/Congruence - ANSWER Ability to use therapeutic tools appropriately
Genuineness/Congruence - ANSWER ability to use therapeutic tools appropriately
Unconditional postuve regard - ANSWER Respect
Unconditional positive regard - ANSWER Respect
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Mental health - ANSWER A positive state which one is responsible, displays self-
awareness, is self directive, is reasonably worry free, and cope with usual daily tensions. Such individuals function well in society, are excepted within a group and are generally satisfied with their lives.
Mental health - ANSWER Refers to the ability to solve problems; fulfills ones capacity for love and work; cope with crises without assistance beyond the support of family or friends; & becoming independent as the need arises without permanently
losing ones independence
Mental Illness - ANSWER Or mental disorder or syndrome with psychological or behavioral manifestation &/or impairment in functioning due to social, psychologic, genetic, physical/chemical, or biological disturbance.
Mental illness - ANSWER A disorder causing people to display abnormal behavior more consistently than most people, a psychology exhibiting frequent irresponsibility,
the inability to cope, frequently being at odds with society & an inaccurate perception
of reality; & the absolute absence or constant presence of a specific behavior that has a socially acceptable range of occurrences
Psychiatric nursing - ANSWER Interpersonal process whereby the professional nurse practitioner theough the therapeutic use of self, assist an individual, family, group or community to promote mental health, to prevent mental illness & suffering, to participate in the treatment & rehabilitation of the mentally ill & if necessary to find meaning in this experience
Mental hygiene - ANSWER The science that deals with measures to promote mental health, precent mental illness and suffering and facilitate rehabilitation
Hierarchy of needs - ANSWER 5. Self-actualization
4. Self-Esteem
3. Love 2. Security and Safety 1. Physiologic
Factors influencing Mental Health Development - ANSWER 1. Heredity
2. Life Experience
3. Life Circumstance
Primary Intervention - ANSWER Intervention altering causative or risk factors to hinder development of illness and promotion of health - health education
- information dissemination - counseling
- stress reduction
- psycho-social support
Secondary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions that limit the severity of a disorder
- screening & case finding
- crisis intervention
- prompt treatment - administration of medication
- hospitalization
Tertiary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions aimed at reducing the disability after a disorder
- rehabilitation programs
- vocational training
- after-care support
Tertiary Intervention - ANSWER Interventions aimed at reducing the disability after a disorder
- Rehabilitation programs
- Vocational training
- After-care Support
Characterisic of Psychiatric Nursing - ANSWER Empathy
Genuiness/congruence
Unconditional positive regard
Characteristics of a Psychiatric Nurse - ANSWER Empathy
Genuineness/Congruence Unconditional Positive Regard
Empathy - ANSWER The ability to see beyond outward behavior and sense accurately another persons inner experiences
Empathy - ANSWER ability to see beyond outward behavior and sense accurately another person's inner experience
Genuineness/Congruence - ANSWER Ability to use therapeutic tools appropriately
Genuineness/Congruence - ANSWER ability to use therapeutic tools appropriately
Unconditional postuve regard - ANSWER Respect
Unconditional positive regard - ANSWER Respect
