NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 MODULES 1-3
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what is important to know about maslows hierarchy of needs?
motivation is continuous quest for self actualization, can reverse levels
based on life circumstances, lower level needs must be met first before
advancement to higher level psychological needs.
examples of psychotherapy
behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
examples of open environment therapies
family, group and milieu therapy
examples of Brian stimulation techniques
ECT, trans-cranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation
explain what behavioral therapy is.
aims to modify maladaptive behavior patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal
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behavior results from an attempt to avoid painful feelings and reduce
anxiety.
what is the nurses role with behavioral therapy?
Role of the nurse: to use the nursing process to assist the client with
behavior modification. This can be through 1 on 1 groups, different
ways like classical and operant conditioning
explain what cognitive therapy is.
focuses on individual client thoughts and behaviors to solve current
problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
what is the role of the nurse with cognitive therapy?
the nurse will plan psychoeducation, use of the therapeutic relationship
and counseling interventions. They also reevaluate to determine if
intervention was successful with the therapy.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT)
uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with
anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is
therapy based on family dynamics and improving family functioning by
learning the ways for dealing with mental illness in the family,
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improving understanding among family members, maximizing positive
interaction with family members.
explain what milieu therapy is
creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic and safe to
benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is
therapy focused on helping individuals develop more functional and
satisfying reactions within a group setting with common feelings,
experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior changes from
interaction and feedback.
explain what ECT is used today
the induction of a grand-mal seizure through the application of
electrical currents to the brain during anesthesia.
Electrodes are placed bilaterally and an appropriate dose of electrical
current is sent through the brain to enhance the effects of certain
neurotransmitters.
what types of disorders can ECT help with?
Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis
when medication and treatment has failed.
side effects from ECT
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confusion and memory loss, headache
what is the role of the nurse during ECT?
often during the pre-op and post-op phases. Complete assessment
should be completed before the client goes back to the procedure,
including medication reconciliation and a signed consent form. places
the IV, gives pre procedure medications, takes vitals before and after
procedure. after procedure : placing the patient on the side, orient the
client, describe what happened, allow the patient to have therapeutic
communication based on their feelings, assisting them as needed until
fully awake.
what will actually happen during the ECT procedure?
When in the treatment room, the nurse will help position the patient
while the CRNA gives the patient a short acting anesthetic and
medication to induce the seizure.a bp cuff, pulse ox and oxygen may be
given as needed and a bite block and electrodes to monitor EKG.once
asleep, the provider will decide how much electricity the client will get
and will shock the client and monitor for any changes, the CRNA will
wake the patient up when finished, all people in the room will monitor
for adverse reactions.
medications that may be given during ECT
atropine sulfate, succinylcholine, sedative medication and medication to
help client relax.
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