BASIC CONCEPTS IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Question 1

It is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying personal relationships, effective behavior and coping, a positive self concept, and emotional stability.

Answer 1

MENTAL HEALTH

Question 2

A state of imbalance characterized by disturbance in a person’s thoughts, feelings and behavior.

Answer 2

MENTAL ILL HEALTH

Question 3

Is a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress or disability or with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom.

Answer 3

MENTAL DISORDER

Question 4

It is the science that deals with measures to promote mental health, prevent mental illness and suffering and facilitate rehabilitation.

Answer 4

MENTAL HYGIENE

Question 5

It is an interpersonal process that is both science (use of theories) and an art (therapeutic use of self). It is concerned with the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental disorder and suffering, and rehabilitation of recovered patients.

Answer 5

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Question 6

Main tool of the nurse:______________, which requires ______________?

Answer 6

“Therapeutic use of self” / “Self-Awareness”