Rasmussen - Mental Health Final Exam Updated Version Questions and Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
- types of crisis - Correct Answer1)situational/external: unanticipated loss or change
2)maturational/internal: achieving new developmental stages, which requires learning additional coping mechanisms 3) Adventitious: the occurrence of natural disasters, crime, or national disasters
Alarm "fatigue" - Correct Answercan occur when many alarms (car, chain, bed, machine) are going off constantly in an environment
Anorexia s/sx - Correct Answerterror of gaining weight, preoccupation w/food, view of self as fat even when emaciated, peculiar handling of food, cutting food into small bits, pushing pieces of food around plate, possible development of rigorous exercise regimen, self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives/diuretics
antiparkinsonian drugs - Correct AnswerTrihexyphenidyl HCL (artane), benztropine mesylate (cogentin), amantadine hydrochloride (symmetrel), biperiden (akineton)
Anxiety level: mild - Correct Answerperceptual field: may be heightened, alert and can see/hear/grasp what is happening around them; can identify disturbing issues; appears uncomfortable, restless, irritable, foot/finger tapping, lip chewing, fidgeting
anxiety level: moderate - Correct Answerperceptual field: narrow, grasps less of what is occurring; voice tremors, change in pitch, difficulty concentrating, shakiness, repetitive questioning, somatic complaints, +RR, +HR, +muscle tension, pacing, banging hands on table
anxiety level: panic - Correct Answerperceptual field: unable to focus, utmost state of terror/emotional paralysis, hallucinations/delusions; sleeplessness, severe withdrawal, out of touch w/reality
anxiety level: severe - Correct Answerperceptual field: greatly reduced, focuses on details, attention scattered, absorbed with self, environment blocked out; feelings of dread, confusion, purposeless activity, impending doom, somatic complaints, hyperventilation, tachycardia, threats/demands
autonomy - Correct Answerrespecting the rights of others to make their own decisions
benefits of buspirone - Correct AnswerDependency much less likely, Respiratory depression does not happen; limited side effects/mild-non sedation
benficence - Correct Answerthe duty to act so as to benefit or promote the good of others 1 / 2
Benzodiazepines - Correct Answercommonly given for anxiety, seizure disorder, insomnia, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal, anesthesia side effects: CNS depressant: sedation, light-headed, drowsy, respiratory depression, dizziness, lethargy, physical dependence
boundaries with patients - Correct Answerdo not overshare, focus is on the patient, do not accept gifts, no special favors, blurring boundaries (overhelping, controlling, narcissism)
Bulimia s/sx - Correct Answerbinge eating behaviors, self-induced vomiting after binging, hx of anorexia in 1/4-1/3 of individuals, depression problems with: interpersonal relationships, self-concept, impulsive behaviors, increased levels of anxiety and compulsivity, possible chemical dependency, possible impulsive stealing, controls/undoe weight after binging
CAGE questionnaire - Correct Answer-helps w/pt who do not admit the abuse -Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning as an "Eye-opener"?
care for a dying patient - Correct Answer-be present -provide information (referrals, education) -allow emotions to be expressed -have pt make choices as long as possible -have family assist in care, if willing and ready
characterological symptoms of schizophrenia - Correct Answerisolation/alienation, deep feelings of inadequacy, poorly developed social skills
Civil rights - Correct Answerpeople with mental illness are guaranteed the same rights under the federal and state laws as any other citizen
Civil Rights Examples - Correct Answerright to refuse medications (unless court ordered), right to informed consent, right to be involved in treatment, right to consult w/spiritual advisors, right to visitors (unless needing restriction), right to request to leave (if voluntary), right to make self-care decisions (shower, clothing, etc)
Cluster A Personality Disorder (Odd-Eccentric) - Correct Answer-Characteristics: pervasive distrust, social detachment, imparied socail/occupational functioning, cognitive impairment, maladaptive defensive style
-Types: paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
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