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Davis Advantage For Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Kaíyn I. Moígan, Maíy C.
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ľownsend 10th Edition
, Table Of
Contents
Chapter 01. The Concept Of Stress Adaptation
Chapter 02. Mental Health/Mental Illness: Historical And Theoretical
ConceptsChapter 03. Psychopharmacology
Chapter 04. Concepts Of Psychobiology
Chapter 05. Ethical And Legal Issues In Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 06. Cultural And Spiritual Concepts Relevant To Psychiatric/Mental Health
NursingChapter 07. Relationship Development
Chapter 08. Therapeutic Communication
Chapter 09. The Nursing Process In Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 10. Therapeutic Groups
Chapter 11. Intervention With Families
Chapter 12. Milieu Therapy - The Therapeutic Community
Chapter 13. Crisis Intervention
Chapter 14. Assertiveness Training
Chapter 15. Promoting Self-Esteem
Chapter 16. Anger/Aggression Management
Chapter 17. The Suicidal Client
Chapter 18. Behavior Therapy
Chapter 19. Cognitive Therapy
Chapter 20. Electroconvulsive Therapy
Chapter 21. The Recovery Model
Chapter 22. Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 23. Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders
Chapter 24. Schizophrenia Spectrum And Other Psychotic
DisordersChapter 25. Depressive Disorders
Chapter 26. Bipolar And Related Disorders
Chapter 27. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, And Related
DisordersChapter 28: Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders
Chapter 29. Somatic Symptom And Dissociative Disorders
Chapter 30. Issues Related To Human Sexuality And Gender
DysphoriaChapter 31. Eating Disorders
Chapter 32. Personality Disorders
Chapter 33. Children And Adolescents
Chapter 34. The Aging Individual
Chapter 35. Survivors Of Abuse Or Neglect
Chapter 36. Community Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 37. The Bereaved Individual
Chapter 38. Military Families
,Chapter 01. The Concept Of Stress Adaptation
Multiple Choice
1. A Client Has Experienced The Death Of A Close Family Member And At The Same Time Becomes
Unemployed. This Situation Has Resulted In A 6-Month Score Of 110 On The Recent Life Changes
Questionnaire. How Should The NURSE Evaluate This Client Data?
A. The Client Is Experiencing Severe Distress And Is At Risk For Physical And Psychological Illness.
B. A Score Of 110 On The Miller And Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire Indicates No Significant
Threat OfStress-Related Illness.
C. Susceptibility To Stress-Related Physical Or Psychological Illness Cannot Be Estimated Without
Knowledge OfCoping Resources And Available Supports.
D. The Client May View These Losses As Challenges And Perceive Them As Opportunities.
CORRECT ANSWER:C
The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire Is An Expanded Version Of The Schedule Of Recent Experiences
And The Rahe-Holmes Social Readjustment Rating Scale. A 6-Month Score Of 300 Or More, Or A Year-
Score Total Of 500 Or More, Indicates High Stress In A Clients Life. However, Positive Coping Mechanisms
And Strong Social Support Can Limit Susceptibility To Stress-Related Illnesses.
2. A Physically And Emotionally Healthy Client Has Just Been Fired. During A Routine Office Visit He
States To A NURSE: Perhaps This Was The Best Thing To Happen. Maybe Ill Look Into Pursuing An Art
Degree. How Should The NURSE Characterize The Clients Appraisal Of The Job Loss Stressor?
A. Irrelevant
B. Harm/Loss
C. Threatening
D. Challenging
CORRECT ANSWER:D
The Client Perceives The Situation Of Job Loss As A Challenge And An Opportunity For Growth.
3. Which Client Statement Should Alert A NURSE That A Client May Be Responding Maladaptively To Stress?
A. Ive Found That Avoiding Contact With Others Helps Me Cope.
B. I Really Enjoy Journaling; Its My Private Time.
C. I Signed Up For A Yoga Class This Week.
D. I Made An Appointment To Meet With A Therapist.
CORRECT ANSWER:A
Reliance On Social Isolation As A Coping Mechanism Is A Maladaptive Method To Relieve Stress. It Can
PreventLearning Appropriate Coping Skills And Can Prevent Access To Needed Support Systems.
4. A Nursing Learner Finds That She Comes Down With A Sinus Infection Toward The End Of Every
Semester. WhenThis Occurs, Which Stage Of Stress Is The Learner Most Likely Experiencing?
A. Alarm Reaction Stage
B. Stage Of Resistance
C. Stage Of Exhaustion
D. Fight-Or-Flight Stage
CORRECT ANSWER:C
At The Stage Of Exhaustion, The Learners Exposure To Stress Has Been Prolonged And Adaptive Energy
Has BeenDepleted. Diseases Of Adaptation Occur More Frequently In This Stage.
5. A School NURSE Is Assessing A Female High School Learner Who Is Overly Concerned About Her
Appearance. The Clients Mother States, Thats Not Something To Be Stressed About! Which Is The Most
Appropriate Nursing Response?
A. Teenagers! They Dont Know A Thing About Real Stress.
B. Stress Occurs Only When There Is A Loss.
C. When You Are In Poor Physical Condition, You Cant Experience Psychological Well-Being.
D. Stress Can Be Psychological. A Threat To Self-Esteem May Result In High Stress Levels.
CORRECT ANSWER:D
Stress Can Be Physical Or Psychological In Nature. A Perceived Threat To Self-Esteem Can Be As
Stressful As APhysiological Change.
6. A Bright Learner Confides In The School NURSE About Conflicts Related To Attending College Or
Working To Add Needed Financial Support To The Family. Which Coping Strategy Is Most Appropriate For
The NURSE To Recommend To The Learner At This Time?
A. Meditation
B. Problem-Solving Training
C. Relaxation
D. Journaling
CORRECT ANSWER:B
The Learner Must Assess His Or Her Situation And Determine The Best Course Of Action. Problem-Solving
Training,By Providing Structure And Objectivity, Can Assist In Decision Making.
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