Phase 2 + Ethics Master Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering psychiatric nursing topics including Mania, Depression, Addiction, Medications, and Nursing Ethics as outlined in the lecture notes.

Mania

Associated with Bipolar I; characterized by severe impairment, possible psychosis, and may require hospitalization.

Hypomania

Associated with Bipolar II; characterized by mild symptoms, no psychosis, and no hospitalization.

Mania Duration

At least 1 week or any duration if hospitalized.

Hypomania Duration

Less than 3 days (per lecture).

Mania Priority

Safety first.

Hallmark of Mania

Marked impairment in functioning.

Hallmark of Hypomania

Symptoms without marked impairment.

Anhedonia

The loss of pleasure; identified as the hallmark symptom of depression.

Priority Nursing Assessment (Depression)

Suicide risk.

Suicide Most Important Assessment

Plan, Means, and Intent.

Hallucination

A false sensory perception, such as hearing voices or seeing people.

Delusion

A fixed false belief, such as believing the FBI implanted a chip in you.

Stress

An external stressor.

Anxiety

An internal emotional response.

Fear

A cognitive response to a known threat.

Acute Stress

Short-term, immediate fight-or-flight response.

Episodic Stress

Frequent episodes of acute stress.

Chronic Stress

Long-term, constant stress that causes exhaustion.

Crisis

A state where an individual is unable to solve a problem or cope independently.

Delirium Tremens (DT)

An alcohol withdrawal emergency characterized by seizures, hallucinations, and autonomic instability.

Naloxone

The antidote used for an opioid overdose.

Lithium Toxicity Symptoms

Confusion, slurred speech, and seizures.

Benztropine

A medication used to treat Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS).

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

A condition caused by antipsychotics; symptoms include hyperthermia, rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic instability.

Serotonin Syndrome

A condition caused by SSRIs; symptoms include fever, rigidity, confusion, vomiting, and seizures.

Autonomy

The patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, such as refusing surgery or medication.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of doing good for the patient and acting in their best interest.

Nonmaleficence

The ethical principle of doing no harm and preventing unnecessary harm, such as preventing a medication error.

Justice

Treating all patients fairly and equally, including the equal allocation of limited resources.

Veracity

The duty to tell the truth and engage in honest communication with the patient.

Fidelity

Keeping promises and commitments, such as returning to a patient's room when you said you would.

Nurse Practice Act

The law that defines the scope of nursing practice.

ANA Code of Ethics

The professional ethical standards established for nurses.

HIPAA

Legislation that protects patient privacy.

HITECH

Legislation that strengthens electronic health information security.

Good Samaritan Law

Protects nurses who voluntarily help outside of work while staying within their scope of practice.

EMTALA

Requires emergency departments to provide screening and stabilizing treatment to all patients.

PSDA

The Patient Self-Determination Act, which protects a patient's right to make healthcare decisions.

ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects individuals with disabilities.