Cmn 350 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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...

CMN 350 PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM #1 COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? - If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic - -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 ...

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 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 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Study Guide Test. 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 -Interactio...

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...

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 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptom...