Quiz 1 Flashcards
What is psychiatric-mental health nursing?
based on evidence related to:
- psychiatric disorders
- psychopharmacology
- therapeutic relationships
What will a nurse do when using evidence based practice?
ask (find problem)
acquire (search literature)
appraise (evaluate/ summarize evidence)
apply (choose interventions)
assess (evaluate outcomes)
What are clinical algorithms?
help to make a decision using a pathway (flowchart)
What is a recovery model?
social model of disability
emphasized rehabilitation and recovery
consumer and family driven
What is the main goal of a recovery model?
to recover and lead a full/satisfying life
What are the key principles of trauma-informed care?
avoid re-traumatization
pt should be involved in care = pt compliance
empowerment and cultural respect
What is the DSM-5-TR?
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Define resiliency
ability to recover from trauma or change
trait is developed
How would one describe someone who is resilient?
self-aware
can learn from emotions
can cope well
What is the mental health parity act (1996)?
insurance had to provide services for mental health that is equal to physical health
What will a nurse do in regard to culture and mental illness?
self assessment of culture
pt assessment of culture
ask if practice will harm pt?
What are culture bound syndromes?
appears only in certain cultures
ex: susto
How are psychiatry and spirituality/religion related?
- hearing or seeing a deceased relative
- altered state of consciousness
- prayer
What is a stigma?
negative stereotype that leads to an attitude or belief that would cause one to view person with mental illness as inferior
What is the first choice for outpatient settings?
primary care providers
What is the role of mental health nurse?
provide care for those with:
- psychiatric disorders
- substance use disorders
- intellectual disabilities
What is the role of a psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurse (psych NP)?
prescribe
evaluate
What is an inpatient setting for mental health?
- 24 hr locked unit
- crisis care
- resident txt programs
- state acute care systems
- psych unit (general hospital)
- private psych hospital acute care
What is a psychiatrist?
medical physician
What is a psychologist?
doctoral degree in psych