NUR 253 - Mental Health Exam 3
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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 ha-
bitually uses to cope with
the demands and expecta-
tions 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/hyperac- - Inattentiveness
tivity disorders are - Hyperactivity
evidenced 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
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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 trau-
sociate 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 re-
sponse to the trauma.
- Assist the parents in resolving their emotional distress about the
trauma.
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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.
18. Nursing assessment for pts - Assess for nature, location, onset, characteristics and duration of
with somatic symptom dis- sx.
orders - Explore past hx of adverse childhood events
- Identify sx of anxiety, depression and past trauma
- Determine current quality of life, social support and coping skills
- identify any secondary gains
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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 ha-
bitually uses to cope with
the demands and expecta-
tions 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/hyperac- - Inattentiveness
tivity disorders are - Hyperactivity
evidenced 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
, NUR 253 - Mental Health Exam 3
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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 trau-
sociate 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 re-
sponse to the trauma.
- Assist the parents in resolving their emotional distress about the
trauma.
, NUR 253 - Mental Health Exam 3
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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.
18. Nursing assessment for pts - Assess for nature, location, onset, characteristics and duration of
with somatic symptom dis- sx.
orders - Explore past hx of adverse childhood events
- Identify sx of anxiety, depression and past trauma
- Determine current quality of life, social support and coping skills
- identify any secondary gains
