MSN 610 NKU Module 3 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Solutions

MSN 610 NKU Module 3 Exam Questions With 100% Verified Solutions Important aspects of the family history r/t mental health include - ANSWER psychiatric disorders mental illnesses alcoholism/drug abuse Alzheimer's Learning disorders Intellectual disabilities Autism Assessment of the personal/social history r/t mental health is important because; - ANSWER It helps identify potential causes, exacerbations and barriers to improved wellness Important aspects of Personal/Social history r/t mental health include (4 things) - ANSWER Emotional status; feelings about self, temperament, financial/employment stress, legal problems, spousal/partner support, relationship with family, coping Personal habits; sleeping/eating patterns, change in appetite/diet, weight loss/gain, sexual activity, use of alcohol/illicit drugs Intellectual level; educational history, access to information, mental stimulation, life goals Communication; ability to understand questions, coherent and appropriate speech, change in memory or cognition, altered thought processes Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in a child - ANSWER speech and language- first words, words understood, progression to phrases behavior- temper tantrums, ease in separating from family, adjustment to new situations performance of self-care activities- dressing, toileting, feeding personality and behavior patterns- recent life-altering events and response learning or school difficulties- hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, lack of interest Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in an adolescent - ANSWER Risk-taking behaviors (seat belts, sexual activity, access to firearms) School performance and peer interaction Family interaction Reluctance to talk about attitudes Behavior patterns Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in an older adult - ANSWER Changes in cognitive function, thought processes and memory Use of thought-altering medications; opioids, benzos, antidepressants, corticosteroids, muscle relaxants Depression; physical complaints, hopelessness, helplessness, lack of interest in personal care By _ months an infant should appear alert, quiet and content By _ months the child should smile with coaxing By _ months cooing and babbling are expected - ANSWER 2 - alert, quiet and content 3- smile with coaxing 3-4 cooing and babbling Concussion - ANSWER An alteration in mental status resulting from a blow to the head or neck Sports injuries, MVA, falls, dizziness, nausea, HA, lack of focus Delirium - ANSWER Impaired cognition, consciousness or mood as well as behavioral dysfunction of acute onset serious illness, injury, pre-existing cognitive decline, mood swings, feelings of suspicion or fear Delirium tremens - ANSWER The brains response to withdrawal from excessive alcohol consumption recent alcohol cessation, history of alcohol abuse, visual/auditory/tactile hallucinations Depression - ANSWER A common psychiatric disorder associated with a neurochemical imbalance. Feelings of helplessness/hopelessness, recurrent suicidal thoughts, extreme sadness/anxiety/agitation, insomnia or excessive sleep, lack of interest in previously pleasurable activities, changes in appetite, sleep patterns, constipation, HA, fatigue Mania - ANSWER persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood, lasting longer than 1 week, associated with neurochemical imbalance decreased need for or ability to sleep, hyperactivity, impaired occupational/social/interpersonal functioning, excessive involvement in pleasurable activities with high potential for serious or painful consequences, lack of impulse control, racing thoughts, overconfidence Anxiety - ANSWER A group of disorders with marked anxiety or fear that causes interference with personal, social or occupational functioning Panic attacks - ANSWER Palpitations, sweating, dizziness, faintness, chest pain, headaches, nausea, abdominal distress, chronic social avoidance Generalized anxiety disorder - ANSWER chronic worry, restlessness, irritability, tension, fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbance Obsessive compulsive disorder - ANSWER preoccupation with contamination, religious or sexual themes, belief that failure to perform an act will lead to bad results PTSD - ANSWER Recurrent, intrusive flashbacks, dreams or thoughts, avoidance