Cmn 350 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which behavior best demonstrates aggression? a. Stomping away from the nurses station, going to the hallway, and grabbing a tray from the meal cart. b. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and sobbing. c. Telling the primary nurse, I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunch. d. Telling the medication nurse, I am not going to take that, or any other, medication you try to give me. correct answer: ANS: A A...

Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? correct answer: If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic correct answer: -They could be placed in a long term care facility (e.g., group home) -they can't take care of themselves -most likely have schizophrenia -may be going home with family who can take care of them The nurse's role in psychopharmacological management co...

Symptoms of a Manic Episode correct answer: elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania correct answer: 1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes correct answer: - be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce reality keep away...

Which statement demonstrates the nurse processes an understanding of the role of a psychiatric nurse regarding discharge planning? correct answer: "I will address your discharge concerns with your multidisciplinary team today" A patient with which medical history would best meet the criteria for enrollment in an apartment living program? correct answer: Schizophrenia and diabetes Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates an understanding of the goal of nursing and its role in psycho...

CMN 350 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers A Grade What does Me, Meds, and Milieu mean? - Answer--Nurse/patient relationship -Medications and skills -Safe and therapeutic environment What are the tools of a psychiatric nurse? - Answer-Me, Meds, and Milieu What does Psychotherapeutic Management mean? - Answer-proposes a real-world approach that recognizes the interdependence of the mental health profession and exploits the strengths of psychiatric nursing What question does psy...

CMN 350 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers Types of substance abuse? - Answer-1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? - Answer-complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? - Answer-respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? - Answer-Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? - Answer-indicates a client's...

Cycle of violence correct answer: I. Tension Building II. Serious Battering Incident III. Honeymoon Has periods of escalation and de-escalation Tension building correct answer: Phase I in the cycle of violence. Man: He has excessively high expectations of her. He blames her for anything that goes wrong. He does not try to control his behaviors. He is aware of his inappropriate behaviors but does not admit it. Verbal and minor physical abuse increase. Afraid that she will leave...

Psychotherapeutic management in the continuum of care correct answer: 1. Therapeutic nurse patient-relationship -Communication skills -Respect and a desire to help -Understanding •Mental mechanisms •Adaptation styles •Coping strategies •Therapeutic intervention skills 2. Psychopharmacology -Therapeutic versus toxic dosage levels -Use during pregnancy -Use with older adults -Side effects -Interactions -Patient teaching 3. Milieu management -Safety -Str...

CMN 350 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers Types of substance abuse? - Answer-1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? - Answer-complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? - Answer-respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? - Answer-Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? - Answer-indicates a client's decis...

CMN 350 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers A Grade What does Me, Meds, and Milieu mean? - Answer--Nurse/patient relationship -Medications and skills -Safe and therapeutic environment What are the tools of a psychiatric nurse? - Answer-Me, Meds, and Milieu What does Psychotherapeutic Management mean? - Answer-proposes a real-world approach that recognizes the interdependence of the mental health profession and exploits the strengths of psychiatric nursing What question does ps...