Edition by Sheila L. Videbeck
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