Unit 5 Test Flashcards
a feeling or worry, nervousness, or unease
anxiety
to (cause to) become less dangerous or difficult
de-escalate
feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
depression
a resident’s ability to cope with and adjust to everyday stresses in ways that society accepts
mental health
a disturbance in the ability to cope or adjust to stress; behavior and function are impaired; mental disorder, emotional illness, psychiatric disorder
mental illness
What is the importance of mental health and mental illness?
Great day-to-day relationships are at the heart of de-escalation
The nurse aide can come to know what is normal for a particular resident and what signs the resident may have that he or she is becoming agitated
True or False. Physical factors such as illness, disability, aging, substance abuse, and chemical imbalances are causes of a mental illness.
True
What are the five causes of mental illness?
Physical factors such as illness, disability, aging, substance abuse, and chemical imbalances
•Environmental factors such as weak interpersonal or family relationships
•Traumatic past experiences, such as abuse
•Inherited traits
•Ability to cope with stress
Name the four types of anxiety disorders
- generalized anxiety
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- post-traumatic stress
- phobia
Fear of flying is an example of what type of anxiety disorder?
phobia
A person who has witnessed a crime could experience what anxiety disorder?
post-traumatic stress
A person who repeatedly washes his or her hands could be diagnosed as having…
obsessive-compulsive disorder
A person who constantly worries may have a…
general anxiety disorder
Mr. Robinson used to enjoy playing chess with another resident. He no longer enjoys playing and wants to lie in bed all day. Mr. Robinson is experiencing…
depression
Ms. Alberto was happy five minutes ago and now she’s extremely angry. Twenty minutes later, she’s back to her old self. Ms. Alberto is having a
bipolar episode
Dr. Rex thought he’d seen his wife, whom passed away six months ago. He also claims she speaks to him at night. Dr. Rex is diagnosed with…
schizophrenia
What are the three types of treatment for mental health and mental illnesses?
- Medication
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
True or False. If a nurse aide sees a resident behaving out of the norm, she should not report it to the nurse.
False, nurse aide should report all inappropriate behaviors to the nurse immediately.
True or False. It is the nurse aide’s duty to de-escalate behaviors.
True
True or False. Depression can make resident feel anxious and unsafe which can escalate aggression.
False. Anxiety can make a resident feel anxious and unsafe because the resident may be worried that someone is trying to hurt him.