Complete NSG 322 Q&A Bundle

Crisis - Acute, time-limited occurrences experienced as overwhelming emotional reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental event, or the person's perception of an event - Any difficult time in life when a crucial decision must be made: * Fall apart and decompensated * Problem-solve a...

Anxiety a feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty, or dread resulting from a real or perceived threat whose actual source is unknown or unrecognized Physiological response of anxiety "associated with muscle tension and vigilance in preparation for future danger with cautious or avoidant b...

What is the foundations of the Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing? The nursing process What are the 6 QSEN competencies? Patient -centered care, quality improvement, safety, informatics, teamwork and collaboration, evidenced-based practice (EBP). What is the purpose of the...

Health literacy the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions Short Assessment of Health Literacy - Spanish and English (SAHL-S & E) an instrument consisting of comparable tests ...

When applying the biopsychosocial model to client care, the nurse integrates the psychological domain when involved with which of the following? A) Behavior therapy B) Family support C) Nutritional therapy D) Sleep hygiene measures A. Behavior Therapy A nursing instructor is describing the impact o...

1.) Regulate the volume and composition of extracellular fluid (ECF) 2.) Excrete waste product from the body 3.) Control BP, produce erythropoietin, activate vitamin D, and regulate acid-base balance. What are the primary functions of the kidneys? Retroperitoneally (behind the peritoneum) Where are...

A mature, professional couple plans a large wedding in a city that is 100 miles from their home. Which response is most likely to be associated with this experience? a. Distress b. Eustress c. Acute stress d. Depersonalization b A college student has been experiencing significant stress associated ...

When the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, "I haven't slept the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication response to this patient? A. "I see." B. "Really?" C. "You haven't slept the last couple of nights?...

A severely anxious patient experiencing headaches, palpitations, and inability to concentrate is admitted to a medical floor. Which nursing intervention would take priority? A. Encourage the patient to express feelings. B. Discuss alternative coping strategies with the patient. C. Use a distraction...

Nursing Research A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice. Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient's n...

Prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia haldol/haloperidol How long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? several days What would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st ...

What is anxiety? Feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty or dread that results from a real/perceived threat, it's a universal human emotion What emotions are associated with anxiety? - Vague sense of dread related to an unspecified/unknown danger - Affects us at a deeper level Physiologi...

When is a medical condition considered chronic? 3 months Time frame of acute PAIN seconds-6 months (localized, manageable biological nature, VS change) Time frame of chronic PAIN 6 months or longer (nonmalignant or noncancerous) (poorly localized, VS normal, no bio purpose) What drug is conside...

The client has psychotic thinking or behavior present at least 6 months areas of function include school/work, self care, and relationships schizophrenia The client has impairments of personality functioning. However, impairment is not as severe as someone with schizophrenia schizotypal personality...