NU 326 Exam 2
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1. What is trauma?: Events or circumstances experienced as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threaten-
ing, resulting in adverse effects on functioning and well-being.
2. What are the types of trauma?: Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, abuse/neglect, disas-
ters/war/combat, serious accidents, sudden medical crises, cumulative trauma.
3. What are the phases of the cycle of violence in intimate partner violence?: Ten-
sion-building phase, acute battering phase, honeymoon phase.
4. What are common signs of intimate partner violence?: Injury patterns, behavioral cues,
and psychological signs such as fear and hypervigilance.
5. What are signs of sexual assault?: Physical injuries, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, emotional
detachment, and difficulty with daily life.
6. What are the nursing priorities for sexual assault victims?: Ensure medical stability,
obtain informed consent, discuss evidence collection, offer pregnancy risk assessment, and provide STI/HIV prophylaxis.
7. What are the six principles of trauma-informed care?: Safety, trust/transparency, peer
support, collaboration, empowerment/choice, and cultural, historical & gender issues.
8. What is the difference between adjustment disorder and PTSD?: Adjustment disor-
der has less severe symptoms associated with trauma, while PTSD symptoms last longer than a month.
9. What are common comorbidities associated with stressor-related disorders?-
: Depression, anxiety, substance use, suicidality, pain disorders, and sleep disturbances.
10. What are preferred treatments for PTSD?: Trauma-focused therapies such as Prolonged
Exposure Therapy (PET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
(EMDR).
11. What medications are FDA-approved for PTSD?: SSRIs such as Sertraline (Zoloft) and
Paroxetine (Paxil).
12. What medications are used off label for PTSD?: Prazosin for nightmares, venlafaxine and
fluoxetine for mood
13. What types of loss are recognized in grief?: Actual vs. perceived, anticipatory, ambiguous,
physiological, safety, and self.
14. What are the types of grief?: Acute/normal grief, anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, and
prolonged grief disorder.
15. What factors influence the grief process?: Relationship/attachment, circumstances of death,
previous losses, social determinants, and developmental stage.
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16. What are the biological effects of grief?: Sleep disturbances, appetite changes, pain, and
immune/cardiac/metabolic effects.
17. What should be assessed in a grieving patient?: Safety, depression/anxiety, cultural/spiri-
tual preferences, physical health changes, and coping skills.
18. What special considerations should be made for grieving children and older
adults?: Children need routine and caregiver support; older adults may experience loneliness and cognitive
changes.
19. What are the symptoms of PTSD according to DSM-5-TR?: Intrusive thoughts, avoid-
ance, negative cognitions/mood, arousal/reactivity, and flashbacks.
20. What should be included in a care plan for a patient with PTSD?: Immediate safety
measures, collaboration with the patient, and documentation of observations.
21. What is the role of cultural identity in grief assessment?: It is essential to assess cultural
identity, values, and language needs to provide appropriate support.
22. What are the psychological effects of grief?: Sadness, yearning, guilt/anger, attention/mem-
ory issues, and suicidality.
23. What is the importance of peer support in trauma-informed care?: Peer support
fosters trust and collaboration, enhancing the healing process.
24. What is the role of education in the recovery process for trauma victims?: Ed-
ucation helps clients understand their experiences and promotes emotional regulation.
25. What should be done to avoid re-traumatization in care?: Explain procedures, seek
permission, offer choices, and provide privacy.
26. Which anxiety meds are for short-term problems due to risk of dependence?-
: alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, oxazepam
27. What should be avoided with -pam and -lam anti-anxiety meds?: alcohol, caffeine,
antihistamines, other CNS depressants. Can cause postural hypotension and dry mouth--get up slowly and hydrate!!!
28. Which medications are used to treat anxiety long term with no dependence
risk?: buspirone, meprobamate
29. What is anxiety?: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
30. What are common causes of anxiety disorders?: Genetic factors, brain chemistry, person-
ality, and life events.
31. What is the incidence of anxiety disorders?: Anxiety disorders are among the most common
mental health issues, affecting millions globally.
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1. What is trauma?: Events or circumstances experienced as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threaten-
ing, resulting in adverse effects on functioning and well-being.
2. What are the types of trauma?: Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, abuse/neglect, disas-
ters/war/combat, serious accidents, sudden medical crises, cumulative trauma.
3. What are the phases of the cycle of violence in intimate partner violence?: Ten-
sion-building phase, acute battering phase, honeymoon phase.
4. What are common signs of intimate partner violence?: Injury patterns, behavioral cues,
and psychological signs such as fear and hypervigilance.
5. What are signs of sexual assault?: Physical injuries, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, emotional
detachment, and difficulty with daily life.
6. What are the nursing priorities for sexual assault victims?: Ensure medical stability,
obtain informed consent, discuss evidence collection, offer pregnancy risk assessment, and provide STI/HIV prophylaxis.
7. What are the six principles of trauma-informed care?: Safety, trust/transparency, peer
support, collaboration, empowerment/choice, and cultural, historical & gender issues.
8. What is the difference between adjustment disorder and PTSD?: Adjustment disor-
der has less severe symptoms associated with trauma, while PTSD symptoms last longer than a month.
9. What are common comorbidities associated with stressor-related disorders?-
: Depression, anxiety, substance use, suicidality, pain disorders, and sleep disturbances.
10. What are preferred treatments for PTSD?: Trauma-focused therapies such as Prolonged
Exposure Therapy (PET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
(EMDR).
11. What medications are FDA-approved for PTSD?: SSRIs such as Sertraline (Zoloft) and
Paroxetine (Paxil).
12. What medications are used off label for PTSD?: Prazosin for nightmares, venlafaxine and
fluoxetine for mood
13. What types of loss are recognized in grief?: Actual vs. perceived, anticipatory, ambiguous,
physiological, safety, and self.
14. What are the types of grief?: Acute/normal grief, anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, and
prolonged grief disorder.
15. What factors influence the grief process?: Relationship/attachment, circumstances of death,
previous losses, social determinants, and developmental stage.
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16. What are the biological effects of grief?: Sleep disturbances, appetite changes, pain, and
immune/cardiac/metabolic effects.
17. What should be assessed in a grieving patient?: Safety, depression/anxiety, cultural/spiri-
tual preferences, physical health changes, and coping skills.
18. What special considerations should be made for grieving children and older
adults?: Children need routine and caregiver support; older adults may experience loneliness and cognitive
changes.
19. What are the symptoms of PTSD according to DSM-5-TR?: Intrusive thoughts, avoid-
ance, negative cognitions/mood, arousal/reactivity, and flashbacks.
20. What should be included in a care plan for a patient with PTSD?: Immediate safety
measures, collaboration with the patient, and documentation of observations.
21. What is the role of cultural identity in grief assessment?: It is essential to assess cultural
identity, values, and language needs to provide appropriate support.
22. What are the psychological effects of grief?: Sadness, yearning, guilt/anger, attention/mem-
ory issues, and suicidality.
23. What is the importance of peer support in trauma-informed care?: Peer support
fosters trust and collaboration, enhancing the healing process.
24. What is the role of education in the recovery process for trauma victims?: Ed-
ucation helps clients understand their experiences and promotes emotional regulation.
25. What should be done to avoid re-traumatization in care?: Explain procedures, seek
permission, offer choices, and provide privacy.
26. Which anxiety meds are for short-term problems due to risk of dependence?-
: alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, oxazepam
27. What should be avoided with -pam and -lam anti-anxiety meds?: alcohol, caffeine,
antihistamines, other CNS depressants. Can cause postural hypotension and dry mouth--get up slowly and hydrate!!!
28. Which medications are used to treat anxiety long term with no dependence
risk?: buspirone, meprobamate
29. What is anxiety?: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
30. What are common causes of anxiety disorders?: Genetic factors, brain chemistry, person-
ality, and life events.
31. What is the incidence of anxiety disorders?: Anxiety disorders are among the most common
mental health issues, affecting millions globally.
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