Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam Review

A set of 30 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from psychiatric mental health nursing, aimed to assist students in reviewing essential topics for their upcoming exam.

Culturally Relevant Care

Approach that considers the cultural background and needs of a patient in psychiatric mental health nursing.

Western Nursing Beliefs

Health care values and practices commonly found in Western countries, often emphasizing autonomy and evidence-based practices.

Culturally Sensitive Assessments

Evaluations that take into account cultural differences and barriers that patients may face in receiving mental health care.

Bioethics

A field of study that examines ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine.

Principles of Bioethics

Five key principles include autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and fidelity.

Patient's Right to Treatment

The entitlement of patients to receive necessary medical and psychiatric care.

Right to Refuse Treatment

A patient's legal right to decline a proposed medical treatment.

Right to Informed Consent

The right of patients to understand and agree to the treatment they will receive.

Nurse's Duty in Suspected Negligence

Steps a nurse should take if they believe a colleague is acting negligently or illegally.

Patient Privilege

Legal obligation to keep patient information confidential under various circumstances.

Duty to Report

The legal obligation of health care professionals to disclose certain information, typically in cases of harm.

Civil Rights in Restraint

The legal rights of patients which guide the use of restraint and seclusion in treatment.

Duty to Intervene

The legal responsibility of professionals to act when aware of unsafe or harmful situations.

Documentation in Nursing

The process of recording patient care and treatment in a systematic manner.

Legal Terminology in Nursing

Terms that relate to legal issues in psychiatric nursing, such as torts and malpractice.

Mood in Mania

The emotional state of a patient exhibiting mania, often characterized by euphoria or irritability.

Nursing Diagnoses for Mania

Clinical judgments about the health of a patient experiencing mania, which guide treatment.

Communication Techniques for Mania

Strategies to effectively communicate with a patient experiencing manic episodes.

Lithium Therapy Side Effects

Common adverse effects patients may experience while on lithium treatment.

Lithium Toxicity

A condition resulting from excessive levels of lithium in the body, with early and severe signs.

Medication Care Plan for Lithium

A structured outline detailing patient education regarding lithium usage.

Seclusion Indications

Specific circumstances under which a patient experiencing mania may require seclusion.

Acute vs. Maintenance Treatment

The differing focus of treatment plans for patients in active mania versus those in recovery.

Suicide Attempt Precipitating Events

Factors that may lead an individual to attempt suicide.

Suicide Risk Factors

Characteristics or conditions that elevate the likelihood of suicide, including mental health issues.

Coexisting Psychiatric Disorders

Other mental health conditions that frequently occur alongside primary mental health illnesses.

Interventions for Suicide

Three layers of prevention strategies: primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions.

Basic-level Interventions

Fundamental supportive and therapeutic actions for mental health that occur within hospital and community settings.

Suicide Precautions Elements

Key factors in assessing and protecting a patient's safety regarding suicide in clinical settings.

Major Depressive Disorder vs. Dysthymic Disorder

Comparison of two types of depressive disorders with different duration and severity.

Assessing Depression Behaviors

Evaluating various aspects of a patient's behavior, thoughts, and feelings to understand their depressive state.

Nursing Diagnoses for Depression

The identification of nursing diagnoses specific to depression that support clinical outcomes.

Principles of Communication with Depressed Patients

Effective communication techniques that cater specifically to the needs of patients with depression.

SSRIs vs. Tricyclic Antidepressants

Comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of SSRIs against older antidepressants.

Medication Teaching Plan for Tricyclics

An educational guide for patients regarding the use and risks of tricyclic antidepressants.

Medication Plan for MAOIs

Guidelines for educating patients about the use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors and related dietary restrictions.

Mental Disorders in Older Adults

Common psychological issues, including depression and dementia, affecting older populations.

Ageism in Mental Health Care

Biases in attitudes toward older adults that may impact care quality and delivery.

Delirium vs. Dementia

Clinical differentiation between transient confusion (delirium) and progressive cognitive decline (dementia).

Nursing Diagnoses for Dementia

Identification of nursing interventions and expected outcomes for patients with dementia-related disorders.

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms

Common signs observed in individuals as Alzheimer's disease progresses, such as memory loss and disorientation.