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N450 test3-mental healthWhy are signs of anxiety & depression in children so difficult to assess? - ANS-Behaviors in
children can be similar for each disorder, sometimes it is difficult to differentiate normal mood
changes due to developmental maturation from abnormal, persistent mood disturbances
what are s/s of depression in children? - ANS-somatic complaints, irritability, withdrawl,
separation anxiety
what are s/s of depression in adolescents? - ANS-irritability, anger, anxiety, loss of interest in
previously enjoyed activities, depressed mood for at least 2 wks, poor concentration,
insomnia/excessive sleeping, fatigue, weight changes, change in appetite, negative cognitions,
hopelessness, guilt, uselessness, inadequacies, ugly
How should a child be assessed? - ANS-interview child on own/if <12yrs interview parent first,
reassure chid about purpose of interview, family interviews helpful to observe dynamics.
what are s/s that support a diagnosis for depression? - ANS-poor self esteem, insomnia,
anorexia, sexually acting out, inappropriate anger, exaggerated psychosomatic complaints
how are mental health laws governed? - ANS-by state
fixed or false beliefs are called? - ANS-delusions
what is the general purpose of chapter 51? - ANS-ensures on-going care that they'll get care
needed
this chapter governs guardianship? - ANS-chapter 880
this chapter focuses on "at-risk" individuals who need long-term protective services/placement in
the community? - ANS-chapter 55
this chapter defines mental illness and purpose for involuntary committment - ANS-chapter51
if you came in voluntary can you sign out? - ANS-not necessarily
what is a voluntary admission? - ANS-Patient voluntary seeks help, in WI ages 14 and up must
give permission for hospitalization
what does involuntary admission mean? - ANS-dangerous to self, dangerous to others, unable
to provide for own basic needs, evidences either incapability of expressing
, advantages/disadvantages of treatment, or make an informed choice to whether accept or
refuse treatement, and also to prevent further deterioration/disability
what goes on withemergency detainment? - ANS-for 72hrs WI law enforcement authorized to
take a person in custody whom she or he believes may be harm to themselves or others
(excludes Sat, Sun, holidays), within 24hrs a facility designee shall determine need for
detainment
what are patient rights for mental health patients? - ANS-may have visitors/phone calls/mail,
keep clothing and personal effects (safety exceptions), religious freedom, may be employed,
execute wills, enter in contractual relationships, make purchases, educaiton, habeas corpus,
maintain civil service/rights, can sue/be sued, etc
what are the 4's? - ANS-safety, support, structure, symptom management
what are the rules of 5s? - ANS-short words (How can I help you?), <5 words
when do you use the rule of 5s? - ANS-when there is loss of control
decantulate means - ANS-IM equivalent
What is the Tarasoff Decision? - ANS-breaking confidentiality, where an identified victim needs
to be warned
what are the questions to ask when using the "Tarasoff Decision?" - ANS-is the patient
dangerous to self or others? is the danger due to serious mental illness? is the danger
imminent? is the danger targeted at an identifiable victims?
a psychotic disorder that is marked by a profound withdrawal from interpersonal relationships
and cognitive and perceptual disturbances tha make dealing with reality difficult -
ANS-schizophrenia
how does schizophrenia differentiate from other disorders? - ANS-distruptions in all aspects of
person's life, withdraws from reality into a private world, may be exaggerated/flat/inappropriate,
thinking and perception is impaired, falling back to earlier behavioral patterns.
what are biological theories of schizophrenia? - ANS-too much/little neurotransmitters, genetics,
neuroanatomy
what are enviromental theories of schizophrenia? - ANS-person raised in an enviroment of fear
and anxiety, scapegoating
what are types of schizophrenia? - ANS-paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, residual,
undifferentiated
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