Nur256 exam 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4: NUR253/ NUR 253 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Inhalant use disorder Answer: Volatile hydrocarbons are toxic gases inhaled through the nose or mouth to enter the bloodstream. "Sudden sniffing death" from cardiac arrhythmias may occur with inhalants, particularly with butane and propane. Physical responses to inhalant intoxication include: nausea, anorex...

Exam 3: Mental Health (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Mania Answer: - Intense mood disturbance with persistent elevation, expansiveness, irritability, and extreme goal-directed activity or energy - Last at least 1 week for mosts of the day every day QUESTION Manic Episode Symptoms Answer: DIGFAST: - Distractable - Irritability - Grandiosity - Flight of ideas - Activity increased - Sleep ...

Exam 1: NUR256/ NUR 256 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen QUESTION DSM-5 Answer: a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders QUESTION Assessment - age considerations for adolescents Answer: - concerned with confi- dentiality - threat of suicide, homicide, sexual abuse, behavior that put patient at risk must be shared with professionals and parents ...

Exam 1: Mental Health (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Neurotransmitters Answer: Chemicals that transmit information from one neuron to another QUESTION Depression neurotransmitters Answer: Deficiency of norepinephrine, serotonin and/or dopamine QUESTION Neurotransmitters and thought disorders (psychosis) Answer: Excess dopamine from the presynaptic neuron QUESTION Neurotra...

Exam 3: NUR256/ NUR 256 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION dissociative identity disorder will switch Answer: in times of high stress QUESTION ultimate goal with dissociative identity disorder Answer: integrate fragmented personalities into the one personality QUESTION dissociative identity disorder implementation Answer: safety...

Exam 1: NUR256/ NUR 256 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Peplau's Model of the Nurse-Patient Relationship Answer: The nurse-patient relationship "facilitates forward movement" 4 phases: • Preorientation Phase • Orientation Phase • Working Phase • Termination Phase QUESTION The communication process Answer: Stimulus - someone ha...

Exam 2: NUR253/ NUR 253 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Answer: Antidepressants •SSRI's considered first line which block reuptake of serotonin levels in the brain •Examples Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Luvox, and Zoloft Anti-anxiety drugs •Benozodiazepines are most common b/c of quick onset •Use for short periods b/c of depe...