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Comprehensive NUR 253 study guide covering autism, ADHD, PTSD, dissociative disorders, somatic symptom disorders, and all cluster A, B, and C personality disorders.

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NUR 253 - Mental Health Exam 3 Q&A 100%
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1. A child diagnosed with Socail interactions and communication skills autism
will demonstrate impaired development in which area?

2. When a nurse assesses the What is Temperament style of behavior a child
habitually uses to cope with the demands and expectations of the environment.

3. What is nursing education Tics are sudden, nonrhythmic and rapid motor
movements or provided to parents on Tic vocalizations. Tics usually involve the
head, torso or limbs and disorders? change in location, frequency and
severity over time.

4. Characteristics of a resilient - Adaptive temperament
child - Ability to form nurturing
relationships with surrogate
parental figures
- Ability to distance self from emotional
chaos in parents and family
- Good social intelligence and problem-
solving skills
- Ability to perceive a future

5. attention-deficit/hyperactiv- - Inattentiveness ity disorders are evidenced -
Hyperactivity
by - Impulsivity that are developmentally inappropriate

6. Dyscalculia Difficulty understanding math

,7. Side effects of medication Insomnia, appetite suppression, headache, abdominal
pain and
(Stimulant) for ADD lethargy

8. What symptom can the A feeling of detachments from one's body or mental
processes.
nurse expect a client diag- Depersonalization is characterized by a sense of
unreality or nosed with depersonaliza- self-estrangement tion disorder to
manifest?

9. Empathic listening is ther- Lessening feelings of isolation apeutic because it
focuses Empathic listening can be healing because it can help minimize on making
the patient feel? feelings of isolation.

10. Symptoms of adjustment Depression, guilt, anger, social withdrawal.
disorder can include which SX of adjustment disorder can run the gamut of all forms
of characteristics? distress. These feelings may be combined with other
manifesta-
tions (physical complaints, social withdrawal, or
work/academic inhibition.)

11. What information should Dissociation is a method for coping with severe stress.
Dissociative the nurse give to the family symptoms are not under the persons
conscious control.
of a client who has a dis- Childhood, physical, sexual or emotional abuse and
other trausociate episode? What is it? matic events are associated with adults
experiencing dissociative
What causes it? symptoms.

12. Trauma interventions for a - Establish trust and safety child with PTSD - Use
developmentally appropriate language to explore feelings

, - Teach relaxation techniques before trauma
exploration
- Help identify and cope with feelings through the
use of art and play to promote expression
- Involve the parents/caregivers in 1:1 unless they
are the cause of trauma
- Educate children and parents about the grief
process and response to the trauma.
- Assist the parents in resolving their emotional
distress about the trauma.

13. Attachment theory de- The importance and dynamics of the infant/caregiver
relationship scribes and how this early relationship can affect the individual
through-
out their life. (Positive and negative)

14. Presence of 2 or more dis- Dissociative Identity Disorder tinct personality states
that recurrently take control of behavior

15. A women suddenly finds La belle indifference she cannot see but seems
unconcerned about her symptoms and tells her husband "Don't worry dear,
things will all work out." Her attitude is an example of what process?

16. La belle indifference An attitude of unconcern about symptoms that is
unconsciously
used to lower anxiety.

17. The primary difference be- Unconscious not under the patients voluntary control
(Headache, tween unconscious and N/V, sweating, GI) conscious somatic disor-
Conscious has symptomatology that is controlled by the client.
ders are? Factitious disorders and malingering in contrast to other somatic
disorders and under conscious control.

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