22 Psychiatric Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
ADLs
A
activities of daily living i.e. eating, dressing, and bathing
2
Q
behavioral crisis
A
point at which a person’s reactions to events interfere with activities of daily living; can lead to SI
3
Q
functional disorder
A
disorder with no known physiologic reason for abnormal functioning of an organ or organ system
4
Q
organic brain syndrome
A
temporary or permanent dysfunction of the brain, caused by disturbance in the physical or physiologic functioning of brain tissue
5
Q
positional asphyxia
A
restriction of chest wall movements and/or airway obstruction
6
Q
psychosis
A
loss of contact with reality
