Mental Health NUR 180 Hondros Test 1 Questions
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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
AD
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
and answers Newest RATED A+
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
AD
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
