Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1

Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1 What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? - Stress, coping, cognition What is the goal of in-patient mental health? - Least restrictive environment What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff? - Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to violence) What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? - Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucinations) What is the purpose of orienting a client? - Decrease anxiety, find out what their daily routine is Your patient is refusing to attend group therapy, what do you do next? - Therapeutic communication- find it why they do not want to attend What is the first priority in a Crisis Intervention? - Emotional support Do Not Harm - Staff and client safety and most important What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client? - Delegate so you have uninterrupted time, provide privacy, find it about patient daily routines What is Failure to Probe? - Failure to investigate during interview or conversation Your patient recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you do? - Provide them with the tools to help them cope Acceptance - Communicate a favorable reception. One does not have to approve of another's behavior Interest - Expressing desire to know another person. This is conveyed by asking about those aspects of a person's life that others often reject Respect - Show consideration for another by communicating a willingness to work with the client. Accept the client's ideas, feelings and rights Honesty - Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank. Concreteness - Be specific, to the point and clear. Use understandable language and avoid the use of jargon. Assistance - Commit time and energy to the therapeutic relationships. Convey that you are present and available Permission - Communicate this by conveying the message that it is acceptable to try new ways of behaving Protection - This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with clients to anticipate trouble spots with new behavior and develop effective ways of dealing with anticipated or actual problem Listening - Active process of receiving information and examining reactions to messages received (ex. Maintaining eye contact) Restating - Repeating main though expressed by client (ex you said that your mother left you when you were 5 years old?) Clarification - Attempting to put into words vague ideas or unexplained clear thoughts of client (ex I'm not sure what you mean. Can you tell me again?) Reflection - Directing back client's ideas, feelings, questions, and content (ex so you're feeling tense and anxious about a conversation