NSG 152: test 3
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1. anxiety disorders -anxiety no longer functions as a signal of danger or a motivation for needed
change
-chronic and permeates major portions of the person's life, resulting in maladap-
tive behaviors and emotional disability. -many manifestations, but anxiety is the
key feature of each.
2. types of anxiety -agoraphobia
disorders -panic disorder
-specific phobia
-social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
-generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
3. anxiety assess- Decreased attention span
ment data Restlessness, irritability
Poor impulse control
Feelings of discomfort, apprehension, or helplessness
Hyperactivity, pacing
Wringing hands
Perceptual field deficits
Decreased ability to communicate verbally
4. expected out- -Be free from injury throughout hospitalization.
comes: immedi- -Discuss feelings of dread, anxiety, and so forth within 24 to 48 hours.
ate -Respond to relaxation techniques with staff assistance and demonstrate a de-
creased anxiety level within 2 to 3 days.
5. expected out- -Demonstrate the ability to perform relaxation techniques.
comes: stabiliza- -Reduce own anxiety level without staff assistance
tion
6. expected out- -Be free from anxiety attacks.
comes: commu- -Manage the anxiety response to stress effectively.
nity
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7. selective mutism -diagnosed in children when they fail to speak in social situations even though
they are able to speak
-may speak freely at home with parents but fail to interact at school or with
extended family
-interferes with social communication and school performance
-high level of social anxiety in these situations.
8. anxiety due to -prominent symptoms of anxiety are judged to result directly from a physiological
another medical condition
condition -may have panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or obsessions or compulsions
-medical conditions causing this disorder can include endocrine dysfunction,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and neurologic
conditions.
9. substance/med- -caused directly by drug abuse, a medication, or exposure to a toxin
ication induced -prominent anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions, or compulsions.
anxiety disorder -medication is only part of the needed approach
-essential to teach people anxiety management techniques as well as to make
appropriate referrals for therapy
-takes time and work to yield desired results.
10. separation anxi- -excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from persons, parents, or
ety disorder caregivers to whom the client is attached
-occurs when it is no longer developmentally appropriate and before 18 years of
age.
11. anxiety theories -hereditary: genetic component; many anxiety disorders including panic disorder,
OCD, and GAD are potentially hereditary
-neurochemical: GABA dysfunction, regulation of neurotransmitters, serotonin
dysfunction
-psychodynamic theories: defense mechanism, sense of control; poor problem
solving skills and interpersonal relationships
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12. components are -client's perception of the support system
necessary for a -the responsiveness of the support system
support system
to be effective
13. sense of belong- -feeling of connectedness with or involvement in a social system or environment
ing of which a person feels an integral part
-can promote health
-lack of this sense can impair health
-associated with decreased levels of anxiety
14. social networks -groups of people one knows and with whom one feels connected
-having a social network can help reduce stress, diminish illness, and positively
influence the ability to cope and adapt for both clients and their caregivers
15. social support emotional sustenance that comes from friends, family members, and even health
care providers who help a person when a problem arises
16. piaget: adoles- -stage when the cognitive development of formal operations takes place
cence -deductive, reflective, and hypothetical reasoning are possible, and abstract con-
cepts can be understood
-long-term goals can be set as the concept of time, its passage, and the future
become real
-challenging the decision making of adults is common. -egocentrism returns, and
imaginary audiences and daydreaming are common.
17. piaget: young -more creative in thought, are objective and realistic, and are less self-centered
adult -learning is enhanced through educational and life experiences
18. erikson: adoles- -adolescent tries out different roles, personal choices, and beliefs in the stage
cent called identity versus role confusion.
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1. anxiety disorders -anxiety no longer functions as a signal of danger or a motivation for needed
change
-chronic and permeates major portions of the person's life, resulting in maladap-
tive behaviors and emotional disability. -many manifestations, but anxiety is the
key feature of each.
2. types of anxiety -agoraphobia
disorders -panic disorder
-specific phobia
-social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
-generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
3. anxiety assess- Decreased attention span
ment data Restlessness, irritability
Poor impulse control
Feelings of discomfort, apprehension, or helplessness
Hyperactivity, pacing
Wringing hands
Perceptual field deficits
Decreased ability to communicate verbally
4. expected out- -Be free from injury throughout hospitalization.
comes: immedi- -Discuss feelings of dread, anxiety, and so forth within 24 to 48 hours.
ate -Respond to relaxation techniques with staff assistance and demonstrate a de-
creased anxiety level within 2 to 3 days.
5. expected out- -Demonstrate the ability to perform relaxation techniques.
comes: stabiliza- -Reduce own anxiety level without staff assistance
tion
6. expected out- -Be free from anxiety attacks.
comes: commu- -Manage the anxiety response to stress effectively.
nity
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7. selective mutism -diagnosed in children when they fail to speak in social situations even though
they are able to speak
-may speak freely at home with parents but fail to interact at school or with
extended family
-interferes with social communication and school performance
-high level of social anxiety in these situations.
8. anxiety due to -prominent symptoms of anxiety are judged to result directly from a physiological
another medical condition
condition -may have panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or obsessions or compulsions
-medical conditions causing this disorder can include endocrine dysfunction,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and neurologic
conditions.
9. substance/med- -caused directly by drug abuse, a medication, or exposure to a toxin
ication induced -prominent anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions, or compulsions.
anxiety disorder -medication is only part of the needed approach
-essential to teach people anxiety management techniques as well as to make
appropriate referrals for therapy
-takes time and work to yield desired results.
10. separation anxi- -excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from persons, parents, or
ety disorder caregivers to whom the client is attached
-occurs when it is no longer developmentally appropriate and before 18 years of
age.
11. anxiety theories -hereditary: genetic component; many anxiety disorders including panic disorder,
OCD, and GAD are potentially hereditary
-neurochemical: GABA dysfunction, regulation of neurotransmitters, serotonin
dysfunction
-psychodynamic theories: defense mechanism, sense of control; poor problem
solving skills and interpersonal relationships
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Latest NSG 152 test 3 (Answer Guide)
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12. components are -client's perception of the support system
necessary for a -the responsiveness of the support system
support system
to be effective
13. sense of belong- -feeling of connectedness with or involvement in a social system or environment
ing of which a person feels an integral part
-can promote health
-lack of this sense can impair health
-associated with decreased levels of anxiety
14. social networks -groups of people one knows and with whom one feels connected
-having a social network can help reduce stress, diminish illness, and positively
influence the ability to cope and adapt for both clients and their caregivers
15. social support emotional sustenance that comes from friends, family members, and even health
care providers who help a person when a problem arises
16. piaget: adoles- -stage when the cognitive development of formal operations takes place
cence -deductive, reflective, and hypothetical reasoning are possible, and abstract con-
cepts can be understood
-long-term goals can be set as the concept of time, its passage, and the future
become real
-challenging the decision making of adults is common. -egocentrism returns, and
imaginary audiences and daydreaming are common.
17. piaget: young -more creative in thought, are objective and realistic, and are less self-centered
adult -learning is enhanced through educational and life experiences
18. erikson: adoles- -adolescent tries out different roles, personal choices, and beliefs in the stage
cent called identity versus role confusion.
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