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VN 42 Mental Health Test 10 Flashcards

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa: causes
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  • disturbed body image
  • Biological factors & genetics
  • Psychological factors (fear of maturing, by not eating remains child in the family
  • Traumatic event(bullying sexual abuse)
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  1. Anorexia Nervosa manifestations:
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(POREPAIRED)
* Excessive weight loss, usually more than 25% of body weight prior to dieting
* Refusal to maintain normal weight
* Intense fear of being fat
* Restricting food intake often to only 200–300 calories per day
* Excessive exercise
* Obsessive thoughts
* Perfectionism
* Absence of menstrual cycle (women)
* Distorted body image
* Physical signs can include slow pulse rate, electrolyte imbalances, fatigue, dry skin, and lanugo (fine body hair)

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa Nursing goals:
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  • Returning to normal weight (slow and steady, no more than 3lbs/wk)
  • Stopping abnormal eating behaviors
  • Dismantling unhealthy thoughts
  • Treating comorbidities
  • Planning for relapse prevention
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  1. Bulimia: manifestations
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(POEEUULIFTER)
* Extreme dieting
* Use and abuse of laxatives or syrup of ipecac (to induce vomiting)
* Use and abuse of diuretics
* Obsession with food and eating
* Poor self-concept
* Thoughts of harming self
* Routine use of bathroom immediately after eating
* Erosion of tooth enamel or hoarseness from vomiting
* Extreme sensitivity to body shape and weight
* Likely to appear normal weight or slightly overweight
* Impulsive
* Feeling depressed, guilty, worthless

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  1. Bulimia complications:
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  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Dehydration
  • Tears in the gastric or esophageal mucosa
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  1. Name the initial Nursing Goal when caring for patients with eating disorders (PG.278).
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  • Establish trust
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  1. Abuse?
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Physical, verbal, or emotional mistreatment of self or others; misuse of chemicals, food, or other substances.

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9.Victim?

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A person who is harmed by another.

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  1. In what area is violence being reported more frequently?
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  • Workplace violence
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  1. What effect might culture have on abuse issues (PG.330)?
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  • Some behaviors may appear abusive to us but are culturally appropriate.
  • In some cultures, men expect their wife’s subservience. This cultural norm needs to be taken into consideration before assuming the wife is being abused.
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  1. How does alcohol influence the ability to abuse (PG.330)?
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  • Alcohol increases the chance of abuse
  • Impairment of judgement
  • Ability to control impulses is altered
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  1. Who is at highest risk to become an abuser?
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  • Someone who has been abused themselves
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  1. Sexual abuse?
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Unwanted sexual contact

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  1. Sexual harassment?
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Unwanted sexual innuendo, often inflicted by a workplace superior on an employee or a subordinate.

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  1. Incest?
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Sexual activity between people who are so closely related that marriage is illegal.

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  1. Rape?
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Violent sexual act that is performed against one’s will.

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  1. Date rape?
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Unwanted sexual intercourse between people who are acquainted and in which the party who pays for the date expects sex in return.

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  1. Physical abuse?
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Any actions by omission or commission that cause physical harm to another.

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  1. What is the best form of therapy for an abused child (PG.338)?
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  • Art & Drawing
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  1. What effect does socio-economic status have on reporting spousal abuse?
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  • Victims tend to under-report the abuse
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  1. What is elder abuse?
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  • Physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse of older adults.
  • Victims often dependent on abuser
  • Victims reports of abuse may be ignored
  • Abuser usually caregiver role (hired caregiver, family)
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  1. What is Respite Care?
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  • Relief supplied to primary caregivers.
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  1. List the general Nursing Actions to help abused persons (PG.339).
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  • Report abuse yourself as the nurse
  • Ensure safety
  • Know your own thoughts & feelings about abuse
  • Remain nonjudgmental/ show empathy
  • Know your agency policy & use your resources

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