TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTORY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CHAPTER 5 EDITION BY WOMBLE KINCHELOE Introductory Mental Health Nursing Chapter 5

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTORY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CHAPTER 5 EDITION BY WOMBLE KINCHELOE Introductory Mental Health Nursing Chapter 5 reduce symptoms of mental health disorders, allow person to live and function in society with improved personal/interpersonal skills - ANS-Treatment of mental health issues aims to plants such as purple fox glove, digitalis purpurea, opium poppy, antimalarial compound quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree, mineral salts and herbs - ANSEarly pharmacotherapy used psychotherapeutic drugs used in conjunction with psychotherapy - ANS-Major approach to treatment of psychiatric drugs actual causes of most disorders have not been identified - ANS-Why is developing drugs to treat the cause of a particular psychiatric disorder so difficult? safe and secure structured environment that facilitates the therapeutic interaction between clients and members of the professional team - ANS-Define therapeutic milieu licensed physician who specializes in psychiatric or mental disorders - ANSPsychiatrist hours of visiting, types/times of therapy sessions, personal free time, meal times/bed times, caffeine restrictions, shaving/cosmetic items, sharp items/cords/belts, violent/threatening behaviors, med schedule, activities, phone privileges - ANS-Examples of rules to maintain effective therapeutic milieu includes improved social skills, functioning as a member of society, client learns how to express concerns in a rational/acceptable manner, tolerance/acceptance of others - ANSStructured milieu promotes evaluates, diagnoses, treats all types of mental illnesses including pharmacological, biomedical, and psychotherapeutic interventions - ANS-Psychiatrist administer and interpret psychological testing that can be used in the diagnostic process - ANS-Clinical psychologist provides individual, family, marital and group therapies to assist in resolution of mental health issues - ANS-Clinical psychologist specialized area of nursing that focuses on the prevention and treatment of mental healthrelated problems. - ANS-Psychiatric nursing accountable for both the physical and mental health of the pt developing individualized care plan and ensuring that it is implemented - ANS-Nursing responsibilities of the RN psychiatric nurse assists in all aspects of the nursing process, responsible for basic nursing care such as observing behaviors and collecting data, administering meds, monitoring for med side effects, participating in therapeutic communication with clients, documenting in the client record - ANS-Nursing responsibilities of the LPN psychiatric nurse assists clients with physical and hygiene needs as needed, monitors unit activities, assists with group/recreational activities - ANS-Mental health technician responsible for providing referrals, acting as a liaison with government and civil agencies - ANS-Licensed clinical social worker (LCSWs) incorporates approaches that best meet the needs of the client to resolve problem areas toward a more satisfying and rewarding lifestyle. May specialize in certain areas such as martial/family counseling, substance abuse - ANS-Licensed professional counselors (LPCs)