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Hypothalamus - ASWER//Maintains homeostasis: regulates temperature, blood pressure, perspiration, libido,
hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms (sleep and wakefulness)
Neurons - ASWER//Initiate signals and conduct electrical impulses
,Synapse - ASWER//where electrical impulses pass from presynaptic neuron to the postsynaptic neuron
Milieu Therapy - ASWER//-Structuring the daily routine to offer physical safety and predictability, thus reducing
anxiety over the the unknown
-Providing daily activities to promote sharing and cooperation
-Providing therapeutic interactions, including one-on-one nursing care and behavior contracts
-Including the patient in decisions about his or her own care
Mental health vs. mental illness - ASWER//Exist on a continuum- dynamic, shifting, ranging from mild to moderate
to severe
Health= successful performance of mental functions, resulting in ability, to engage in productive activities and
enjoy fulfilling relationships, adapt to change, and cope with adversity
Illness= medical conditions that effect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily
functioning
Maslow's hierarchy of needs - ASWER//Physiological needs- food, O2, water, sleep, sex and temp
Safety needs- security, protection, freedom from fear, anxiety and chaos, need for law order and limits
Belonging and love needs- intimate relationships
Esteem needs-
Self-actualization
Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations - ASWER//AKA Psychodynamic nursing
Nature of nurse-patient relationship strongly influence the outcome for the patient
Erikson's stages of development - ASWER//Trust vs mistrust
Autonomy vs shame/doubt
Initiative vs guilt
Industry vs inferiority
Identity vs role confusion
intimacy vs isolation
Generativity vs self-absorption
Integrity vs despair
,Non-verbal behaviors - ASWER//body behaviors
facial expressions
eye cast
voice-related behaviors
observable autonomic physiological responses
personal appearance
physical characteristics
Techniques that Enhance Communication - ASWER//Using silence
accepting
giving recognition
offering self
offering general leads
giving broad openings
placing the events in time or sequence
making observations
encouraging description of perception
encouraging comparison
restating
reflecting
focusing
exploring
giving information
seeking clarification
presenting reality
voicing doubt
seeking consensual validation
verbalizing the implied
encouraging evaluation
attempting to translate into feelings
, suggesting collaboration
summarizing
encouraging formulation of a plan of action
Nontherapeutic Techniques - ASWER//Giving premature advice
Minimizing feelings
Falsely reassuring
Making value judgments
Asking "why" questions
Asking excessive questions
Giving approval; agreeing
Disapproving; disagreeing
Changing the subject
Boundaries - ASWER//Signs: overhelping, controlling, narcissism
Transference and countertransferance
Orientation phase - ASWER//Establish rapport
Parameters of relationship
Formal/informal contract
Confidentiality
Termination begins (time-frame set)
Working phase - ASWER//Maintain relationship
Gather further data
Promote patient's problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and use of language
Facilitate behavioral change
Overcome resistance behaviors
Evaluate problems and goals-redefine as needed
Promote practice and expression of adaptive behaviors