Mental Quiz #1

0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
linked notesView linked note
call kaiCall Kai
Locked
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/19

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Last updated 1:11 AM on 2/26/25
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced
Call with Kai
Chat

No analytics yet

Send a link to your students to track their progress

20 Terms

1
New cards
What are mental disorders characterized by?
Changes in thinking, mood, or behavior that cause distress or impaired functioning.
2
New cards
What is the most important goal for individuals with mental disorders?
Recovery.
3
New cards
Name a guiding principle of recovery.
Recovery is goal-oriented.
4
New cards
How is motivation related to recovery in mental health?
Motivation is essential for achieving recovery and is fueled by hope.
5
New cards
What does stigma refer to in the context of mental health?
Negative attitudes toward mental illness.
6
New cards
What is the definition of cultural syndrome?
Signs/symptoms specific to a particular culture.
7
New cards
What is Recovery-Oriented Care facilitated through?
Hope.
8
New cards
What does Trauma-Informed Care acknowledge?
That individuals may have experienced trauma, which varies for each person.
9
New cards
Why is self-awareness essential in a nurse-client relationship?
It helps maintain effective therapeutic communication.
10
New cards
What are the four phases of Therapeutic Communication?
Orientation Phase, Working Phase, Termination Phase, Resolution Phase.
11
New cards
What technique can help reduce anger in patients during conflict resolution?
Encouraging them to consider the other person's perspective.
12
New cards
What is tolerance in the context of medication?
Needing a higher dose over time to achieve the same effect.
13
New cards
What does ECT stand for and what is it used for?
Electroconvulsive Therapy; used for acute, severe depression when medications are ineffective.
14
New cards
What is a potential side effect of ECT?
Memory loss.
15
New cards
What does the Mental Status Exam (MSE) assess?
A patient's functioning in terms of thinking, behavior, and mood.
16
New cards
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to change.
17
New cards
What is self-transcendence?
A type of spirituality that involves appreciating a dimension beyond oneself.
18
New cards
How should a nurse begin an interview with a patient?
With an open-ended question like, 'What brings you to the hospital?'
19
New cards
What does cultural brokering involve when language barriers exist?
Using an interpreter or showing respect and understanding towards the patient's cultural perspectives.
20
New cards
What is the goal of recovery in mental health?
To provide a message that a better future is possible.