exam 2

Question 1

what are torts?

Answer 1

a civil
wrong doing, in which monetary damages can potentially be
awarded to the plaintiff and collected from the
defendant

Question 2

how often should restraints and seclusion be documented?

Answer 2

every 15 to 30 minutes

Question 3

Hall and Hall (2001) suggested the following proactive nursing
actions in an effort to avoid nursing malpractice:

Answer 3

1. Responding to the patient
2. Educating the patient
3. Complying with the standard of care
4. Supervising care
5. Adhering to the nursing process
6. Documenting carefully
7. Following up by evaluating the care that was given

Question 4

which symptom is required to be present for a diagnosis of depression?

Answer 4

anhedonia

Question 5

how many of the 8 symptoms must be present for a patient to be diagnosed with depression?

Answer 5

6

Question 6

The 8 symptoms

Answer 6

(SIGECAPS)
Sleep changes
interest lost
guilt
energy
cognition
appetite
psychology
suicidal ideations

Question 7

what is dysthymia

Answer 7

sadness or depressed mood, mild depression

Question 8

cyclothymia

Answer 8

mood swings - mild bipolar

Question 9

what is the most common monoamine oxidase inhibitor?

Answer 9

phenelzine sulfate

Question 10

what foods should not bee eaten with MAO inhibitors?

Answer 10

tyramine rich foods

Question 11

select prototype medication of SSRI’s

Answer 11

fluoxetine

Question 12

symptoms of serotonin syndrome? (HARMFUL)

Answer 12

hyperthermia
anticognitive
reflexes (hyperreflexia)
myoclonus
fast heart rate
unconsciousness
loss of GI control

Question 13

what is myoclonus

Answer 13

jerking/twitching movements

Question 14

indications of ECT

Answer 14

Major depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
parkinsonism

Question 15

what is the purpose of using anticholinergic medications during ECT therapy?

Answer 15

to decrease oral and respiratory secretions

Question 16

what position should the patient in during ECT?

Answer 16

supine

Question 17

what is cyclothymia?

Answer 17

mild bipolar disorder

Question 18

what should not be taken with lithium use?

Answer 18

thiazides

Question 19

normal levels of lithium

Answer 19

0.6 to 1.2

Question 20

maturational crisis

Answer 20

relates to developmental stages and associated role changes

Question 21

situational crisis

Answer 21

arises from an external source and is often unanticipated, often associated with a life event that upsets a individuals equilibrium

Question 22

adventitious crisis

Answer 22

relates to a crisis of disaster or an event that is not a part of everyday life and is unplanned and accidental

Question 23

primary prevention of suicide

Answer 23

community education and screenings

Question 24

secondary prevention for suicide

Answer 24

prevention for an individual who is having an acute suicidal crisis

Question 25

tertiary intervention for suicide

Answer 25

providing support and assistance to survivors of a client who completed suicide