Quiz 2 Flashcards
What is substance abuse?
No pattern of the use of substances
What is substance used disorder?
Pattern of the use of substances
What is an example of poor coping skills?
Self medicating
Self-destructive behavior
Diversion -nurse pulls med then takes it for themselves
AUDIT tool
Alcohol
Use
Disorders
Identification
Test
Screens, hazardous or risky alcohol use
What does a score more than or equal to 8 on the audit to mean?
Indicates harmful alcohol use
Follow up with social worker clinic referral
CAGE Self assessment tool
Have you ever felt you should CUT down on your drinking?
Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking?
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to study your nerves or get rid of a hangover? EYE OPENER
What does the score of 2 or more on the cage self-assessment mean?
Indicator of hazardous alcohol consumption
SBIRT
Screening
Brief Intervention
Referral
Treatment
Are males or females at higher risk for suicide?
Males
What age group is at risk for suicide?
Older adults
Adolescents
In the inpatient setting, what does the assessment and reassessment focus on for patients who are at risk for suicide?
Lethality and plan
What are the precautions you would take as a patient’s primary nurse if they are at risk for suicide attempt or attempt?
Sitter
What is an important warning sign for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease?
Patient relies on someone else to answer questions or make decisions they would’ve previously handled themselves
When caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, what other factors would you consider assessing outside of those that are directly related to disease progression?
Respite for the caregiver
CAM tool
Confusion
Assessment
Method
Used by clinicians to quickly identify the onset of delirium
What is the difference between dementia and delirium?
Delirium is rapid onset and reversible
Dementia is gradual an irreversible
What is psychopathology theory?
Aggressors are afflicted by an underlying personality disorder
What is social learning theory?
Violence is learned behavior from childhood
What is biologic theory?
Genetics or physiological changes from childhood trauma in sight violent behavior
What is family systems theory?
Can be seen as victim blaming
Family relationships accommodate violent behavior from the family member who displays it
What is feminist theory?
Gender inequality in a patriarchal society leads to violent behavior
What are the types of family violence?
Physical abuse
Psychological abuse
Economic abuse
Sexual abuse
What is intimate, partner violence?
Physical, sexual or psychological harm, directed at a current or former partner or spouse
Stalking
What do spinal fractures indicate?
Child abuse
Seen in the rest and lower forearm
What is a key finding for child abuse?
Demarcation- marks on the body
This shows intent
When is bullying most likely to occur?
Teens in 6 to 10th grade
Are active violence against people with disabilities, considered a hate crime?
Yes
What are some signs that may alert you to a possible human trafficking scenario?
Someone always present
Clean scars over abdomen- organ harvesting
Can’t provide address/ID/documentation
How long do symptoms need to be present for someone to be diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder?
Longer than one month
How long do symptoms resolve for post traumatic stress?
Typically within one month, which means it is not a disorder
If a patient is triggered by you in anyway, what should you do?
Seek the assistance of another clinician to move forward with the screening
When using the HITS assessment tool how should your questions be conveyed? What does HITS stand for?
Direct and clear
Not ambiguous
How often does partner:
Hurt
Insult
Threaten
Scream
