Delusion persecution Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

the 4 D's—the questions that help us determine if something is considered abnormal behavior. correct answer: Deviance - "Is the behavior considered strange within the person's own culture?" Distress - "Does the behavior cause personal distress?" Dysfunctional - "Is the behavior maladaptive?" Danger - "Is the person a danger to self or others?" Biological Perspective on Mental Disorders correct answer: Abnormal behavior arises from a physical cause. Biological treatments, su...

globalization - ANSWER increasing unification of world's economic order through reduction of barriers to trade with goal to increase material wealth, goods, and services through international division of labor. transnational circulation of ideas, languages, or popular culture through acculturation. relativism - ANSWER all points of view are equally valid and all truth is relative to the individual. tolerance - ANSWER living side by side with others who have real and deep differences with...

Depression: Signs/Symptoms - -loss of interest in life's activities -negative view of the world -anhedonia -usually related to loss -poor kept appearance Depression Signs/Symptoms: What is anhedonia? - loss of pleasure in usually pleasurable things Depression Signs/Symptoms: In mild depression there is _____________ while there is ______________ in severe depression - weight gain; weight loss Depression Signs/Symptoms: There are crying spells with ________________ and no m...

Recent research on the RAISE approach to the treatment of schizophrenia incorporates which of the following elements as important to improving outcomes? (Select all that apply.) a. Early intervention at the first episode of psychosis b. Support for employment or educational pursuits c. Rapid high-dose loading with antipsychotic medication d. Court-ordered sanctions for treatment e. Recovery-focused psychotherapy - ANSWER a. Early intervention at the first episode of psychosis b. Support fo...

MSW Licensing Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass Paradoxical - Answer- prescribing the symptom meta message - Answer- meaning the comes through between the lines; determined by relationship, context, timing & purpose ego dystonic - Answer- values, personality traits & behaviors of an individual that are considered inconsistent with self-perception delirium - Answer- a syndrome or cluster of symptoms; loss of cognitive functioning such as clear thinking, reasoning & orientation (of...

2024 CNA - Chapter 27 | Questions & Answers (Solved) With 100% Verified Answers 1. Anxiety Answer: a vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress 2. Compulsion Answer: repeating an act over and over again 3. defense mechanism Answer: unconscious reaction that blocks unpleasant or threatening feelings 4. delusion Answer: false belief 5. delusion of grandeur Answer: an exaggerated belief about one's importance, wealth,power, or talents 6. delusion of persecution Answer: false belief...

1. While caring for an older client, the nurse observes multiple bruises over the client’s legs, arms, back, and gluteal areas. When the client contact, the nurse suspects elder abuse. What action should the nurse indicate? Measure and document size, shape and color of the bruised areas. 2. A client who is homeless is diagnosed with schizophrenia and admitted on an involuntary basis to e mental health hospital 4 days ago. The client stopped taking prescribed antipsychotic drugs approximatel...

A nurse is caring for a client who adheres to a kosher diet. Which of the following food selections should the nurse expect to see on the client's meal tray? a. Spaghetti noodles with red sauce b. Cheeseburger with apple slices c. Turkey sandwich with milk d. Eggs with bacon Spaghetti Noodles with Red Sauce A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic hepatitis. In which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to point to indicate hepatic tenderness? B...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population is affected with schizophrenia? a. 1 % b. 2 % c. 3 % d. 4 % ANS: A Schizophrenia is the most common thought disorder. It is estimated that 1.1% of the general population is affected with schizophrenia, and in the United States this represents 2.4 million Americans. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1109 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Schizophrenia: Incidence KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX...

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE A+ GUARANTEED A psychotic client reports to the evening nurse that the day nurse put something suspicious in his water with his medication. The nurse replies, "You're worried about your medication?" The nurse's communication is: A. an example of presenting reality. B. reinforcing the client's delusions. C. focusing on emotional content. D. a nontherapeutic technique called mind reading. 2. A client is admitted to the inpatient unit...