NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1
Modules 1-3 ACTUAL 110 EXAM COMPLETE
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what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early
psychiatric era? ✔✔ANSWER✔✔18th century- state asylums created,
600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was
created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from
custodial care to professional care.
what will actually happen during the ECT procedure? ✔✔ANSWER✔✔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 ✔✔ANSWER✔✔atropine sulfate,
succinylcholine, sedative medication and medication to help client relax.
what is trans-cranial magnetic stimulation? ✔✔ANSWER✔✔a noninvasive
therapy that uses magnetic pulsations to stimulate the cerebral cortex of the
,brain for those with depression who have not been responsive to
medications.
What is vagus nerve stimulation? ✔✔ANSWER✔✔provides electrical
stimulation through the vagus nerve of the brain through a surgically
implanted device to increase neurotransmitter levels to treat depression
resistant to other methods of treatment and medication.
which system is responsible for how the body changes with stress?
✔✔ANSWER✔✔fight or flight system- everyone will react differently
explain what stress is. ✔✔ANSWER✔✔maladaptive responses to stressors
from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings
and behaviors that are incongruent with the local and cultural norms, and
interfere with the individual, social, occupational and physical functio ning.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
✔✔ANSWER✔✔alturism and sublimation
Role of psychiatric nurse ✔✔ANSWER✔✔maladaptive responses to stressors
from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings
and behaviors that are incongruent with the local and cultural norms, and
interfere with the individual, social, occupational and physical functio ning.
explain the role of EEG and EKG with ECT ✔✔ANSWER✔✔This allows for
cardiac monitoring, and also observation of brain activity (seizure activity in
the brain).
,what is the role of the stranger ✔✔ANSWER✔✔first interaction with the
nurse and treating the patient with respect.
what is the role of the resource person ✔✔ANSWER✔✔will give answers in
a way the patient can understand based on their healthcare information.
what is the role of the teacher ✔✔ANSWER✔✔the nurse identifies learning
needs and information related to the patients healthcare.
what is the role of the leader ✔✔ANSWER✔✔encourages both the nurse
and the patient to have a democratic relationship and be active in the plan
of care.
what is the role of the surrogate ✔✔ANSWER✔✔the patient may see the
nurse as a mother figure, sibling, or another nurse in the past where the
situation may generate feelings similar to ones felt in the past.
what is the role of the technical expert ✔✔ANSWER✔✔understands
technical devices and clinical interventions needed for the best interest of
the patient.
what is the role of the counselor ✔✔ANSWER✔✔the nurse uses
interpersonal techniques to assist patients in adapting with changes in life
experiences and to help them understand what they are going through in
the present situation.
, which of the roles of nurse are most apparent in psychiatric nursing and why
✔✔ANSWER✔✔Counselor- They must have skills developed to provide
helpful individual, group, or family therapy. The staff nurse should have
general knowledge of basic counseling techniques and to have a therapeutic
or helping relationshi
explain altruism ✔✔ANSWER✔✔dealing with anxiety by reaching out for
others
example of altruism ✔✔ANSWER✔✔It is very cold and a man takes off his
jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation ✔✔ANSWER✔✔covering up a real or perceived
weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation ✔✔ANSWER✔✔Someone who is too small to
make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial ✔✔ANSWER✔✔refusing to acknowledge the existence of a
real situation or feelings associated.
explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing.
✔✔ANSWER✔✔it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and
improve/ clear thinking.
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