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Tarasoff Principle -1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client Tarasoff Principle -1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client Deontological Theory -Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Deontological Theory -Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Teleological Theory -Ethical theory that states an action is...

LGBTQ adults are _______ as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition. - twice _______ percent of transgender adults report that the have considered suicide in the past year, compared to 4% of the overall population. - 48 Surgery is considered after the person has successfully made the _______ change and is at least age ______. - gender; 16 Side effects of testosterone treatment include... - cardiovascular events, hyperlipidemia, increased blood pressure, depr...

psychiatric nursing recognized subspecialty of nursing - 1950s , June Mellow (1968) and Hildegard Peplau (1952) (National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties [NONPF] 2013/2014 - NURSE PRACTITIONER ADVANCED PRACTICE CORE CONTENT (2013) 9 Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies - X Scientific Foundations X Leadership X Quality X Practice Inquiry X Technology and Information Literacy X Policy X Health Delivery System X Ethics X Independent Practice Nurse Practitioner (NP) Core Co...

State Legislative Statutes - Grants legal authority; are the Nurse Practice Act; provides title protection, is the state law that defines sop, defines advanced practice, puts restrictions on practice, sets credentialing requirements, sets grounds for disciplinary actions, may require a protocol (type of drugs, supervision) Statutory Law - rules/regs differ per state may further define sop & practice requirements may provide practice restrictions unique to state Licensure - Process where s...

Which theory of depression was developed based on observing that patients who were being treated for Hep C developed depressive symptoms? A. The monoamine theory B. The inflammation theory C. The HPA axis theory D. The stress-diathesis theory - b. The inflammation theory Which of the following health conditions have a high co-morbidity with depression? A. Hypertension B. Asthma C. Diabetes mellitus D. Cardiovascular disease E. Celiac disease F. Cognitive impairment G. Obesity H. Ca...

Stages of Change (Transtheoretical Model) - (Prochaska & DiClemente) ● Precontemplation—little to no awareness of the problem or intent to change ● Contemplation—thinking about making a change in the next 6 months, weigh pros and cons ● Preparation—prepare to make change within the next month, start to make small changes ● Action—enacted the change for 1 day-6 months ● Maintenance—maintained behavior/change for 6 months or longer Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ● Physi...

AIMS - Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale for 8 and older 12 item tool to assess symptoms of tardive dyskinesia for patients taking antipsychotics Rating 0-4, >2 to diagnose TD and reduce dose BARS - Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale for 8 and older 4 item tool to assess objective and subjective symptoms of akathisia with antipsychotics and/or SSRIs CRS-R - Connors Rating Scales - Revised for 3-17 ADHD Parent (80 items) and Teacher Scales (59 items) Low T-score of 61= mildly atypical; &gt...

What is phentolamine used for? Hypertensive crisis associated with MAOI administration - it blocks norepinephrine receptor sites What is the therapeutic range of Lithium? 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L What labs should be checked before initiation of lithium? Thyroid panel Serum Creatinine Blood Urea Nitrogen Pregnancy Test ECG for clients older than age 50 Adverse effects associated with Lithium - Endocrine: hypothyroidism, weight gain - CNS: fine hand tremors, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, coar...

NP Core Competencies 1. Scientific Foundations 2. Leadership 3. Quality 4. Practice Inquiry 5. Technology and Information Literacy 6. Policy 7. Health Delivery System 8. Ethics 9. Independent Practice Who developed NP Role? 1965 by Loretta Ford and Henry Silver at the U of Colorado When did PMHNP across the lifespan certification begin? 2015 Credentialing Process used to protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence Certification Determines scope of p...

Infancy 0-1 (Task, Mastery, Developmental failure) - Trust vs Mistrust Mastery: form meaningful relationships, hope in the future Developmental failure: poor relationships, lack of future hope, suspicious of others Early Childhood 1-3 (Task, Mastery, Developmental failure) - Autonomy vs Shame and doubt Mastery: Self esteem, self-control, will power Developmental failure: poor self-control, low self-esteem, self-doubt, lack of independence Late Childhood 3-6 (Task, Mastery, Developmental...

Scope of practice - ● Determined by state legislature (state BON) ● Defines NP roles & actions ● Identifies competencies assumed to be held by all NPs who function in a particular role ● Varies broadly from state to state. Some states may require additional certifications Standards of Practice - Quality of practice does not change based on location. ● Determined by ANA. ● Guidelines/Protocols/recommendations ● Reflect expectations for the care that should be provided ● Refle...

What is Anxiety? - Unpleasant and overriding mental tension that has no apparent identifiable cause and is accompanied by physical distress and disruption of activities of daily living. A pathological state characterized by a feeling of dread and accompanied by somatic signs indicative of hyperactive autonomic nervous system, differentiated from fear which has a KNOWN CAUSE. Characteristics of Anxiety - Uncomfortable feeling of apprehension, a response to internal or external stimuli; heigh...

Interpreting the meaning of behavior patterns at appropriate times so that members will be able to engage in a deeper level of self-exploration and consider alternative behaviors is most critical at the a. initial stage of a group. b. transition stage. c. working stage. d. consolidation stage. - c. working stage. When characteristics exist such as a high degree of cohesion, open communication, shared leadership functions, willingness to risk threatening material, and freely giving feedbac...

Autosomal Dominant - Genetic inheritance, is more rare (i.e. Huntington's disease), is present in more than one generation. Autosomal Recessive - Expressed in one generation, inherited from unaffected parent, is more common. CAGE Questionnaire - For substance abuse, Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye opener Suicidal Risk Assessment - SLAP: Social support, Lethality, Access to means, Plan and previous attempts, & family history Suicidal Risk Assessment #2 ISPATHWARM - ISPATHWARM: Ideation, Substa...

Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders might the clinician consider? Question 1 options:a) Narcissistic b) Paranoid c) Antisocial d) Histrionic - Antisoc...

Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? - Pharynx A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in - . Arm Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? - Hyoid . Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? - They secrete chemicals into the blood Diet is important because bone are storage places for - Calcium and phosphorous Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system?...

Having a driver license is a: Correct Answer-Privilege, not a right. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? Correct Answer-Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. What does this road sign mean? Correct Answer-No right turns permitted. You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Correct Answer-Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles. You may not park your vehicle...

Which of the following statements defines a territory? A. A territory is run by Ottawa. B. A territory is not run by Ottawa but has self-government. C. A territory has self-government but is ultimately ruled by Britain. D. A territory has no government and can do what they please. - A. A territory is run by Ottawa Which of the following is NOT a country that Canada borders (including land and sea borders)? A. United States B. Greenland C. Russia D. France - C. Russia Which of the follo...

Which of the following statements defines a territory? A. A territory is run by Ottawa. B. A territory is not run by Ottawa but has self-government. C. A territory has self-government but is ultimately ruled by Britain. D. A territory has no government and can do what they please. - A. A territory is run by Ottawa Which of the following is NOT a country that Canada borders (including land and sea borders)? A. United States B. Greenland C. Russia D. France - C. Russia Which of the follo...

Which of the following statements defines a territory? A. A territory is run by Ottawa. B. A territory is not run by Ottawa but has self-government. C. A territory has self-government but is ultimately ruled by Britain. D. A territory has no government and can do what they please. - A. A territory is run by Ottawa Which of the following is NOT a country that Canada borders (including land and sea borders)? A. United States B. Greenland C. Russia D. France - C. Russia Which of the follo...