Nur 371 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Identify the disorders in which patients have psychosis Schizoaffective Schizophrenia Mania Depression with psychotic features Dementia Brief psychotic episode (+/- PD) Identify which disorders in which patient does not have psychosis Schizoid PD, Schizotypical PD, Paranoid PD Epidemiology of Schizophrenia About 1% of the population Same percent is found internationally and across cultures 75% of all mental health expenditures High rates of suicide-9-13% -as many as 50% will attempt Life span ...

Which of the following disorders is the most comorbid with depression? A) Agoraphobia B) GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) C) SAD (social anxiety disorder) D) Panic disorder Answer = B True or False: Among those who have multiple mental illnesses, most report anxiety being the most uncomfortable, troublesome of them all; affecting the QOL the most. Answer = True Which of these describes a symptom of a moderate level of anxiety? A) Physical symptoms of slight discomfort; e.g. nail biting, foot...

Myths about mental illness -Caused by personal weakness -Not real disease -No treatment -Won't affect me Experience of mental disorder -Those with mental illness are often stigmatized Stigma surrounding mental illness -Society views mental illness as disgraceful Prevalence and social impact of mental disorder -Particularly affects younger population Role of support and structure -Support provides comfort and sense of security which lessens anxiety (ex. Unconditional acceptance) -Structure h...

Electrolytes minerals that help maintain the body's fluid balance carry electrical impulses to other cells positive=cation negative=anion Potasium (k+) Cation/ major ICF (98%) 2% (ECF) 3.5-5 mEq/L nueromuscular/cardiac activity/nerve impulses and cellular metabolism Influenced by potassium-sodium pump/pumps potassium in sodium out acidotic=pulls potassium out alkalotic=put K in 4.7g of K+/day FX: normal kidney fx/carbs=>to energy/amino acids to protein/acid base balance Sodium (Na+) 135-14...

What does pre-operative nursing care focus on? obtaining baseline pt information (health hx and assessment, vital signs) ensuring safety and minimizing risk identifying operative risk (ABCDE, intervening to prevent complications/error) patient teaching/education (what to expect pre, intra, and post-op) obtain informed consent complete pre-op intervention/orders What does intra-operative nursing care focus on? assisting with the flow and function of surgery (circulating and scrub nurses, mainten...

_____ is the result of thinking that is haphazard and illogical where concentration is poor and thoughts are connected loosely associative looseness _____ is the decreased desire for social interaction or discomfort associated with social situations asociality False beliefs that exist even though there is little/no evidence to support them are known as _____ delusions An affect characterized by reduced or minimal emotional response is said to be blunted The misinterpretation of a real experi...

Which of these aspects of "mental" can be disordered? (select all that apply) A) Thinking B) Mood C) Self/Personality D) Experience E) Relational Functioning F) Behavior A), B), C), D), E), & F) What percentage of the adult population has a mental disorder? A) 25% B) 20% C) 10% D) 33% A) 25% What percentage of people with a medical condition have a mental disorder? A) 22% B) 12% C) 29% D) 8% C) 29% A greater proportion of mental health care costs is covered by _? the government (especially ...

NUR 634- Exam #2/371 Q’s and A’s

Please select all findings from the history and physical exam that suggest the possibility of child maltreatment. Mom's boyfriend did not come to the emergency department with them Bruising in a 4-month-old Injuries in various stages of healing Injuries inconsistent with developmental age Mom has wrapped Alex in a blanket and is holding him close Bruising in a 4 month old Injuries in various stages of healing Injuries inconsistent with developmental age Based on the NP exam finding, which dia...