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What three factors influence mental •Inherited characteristics
health? •Childhood nurturing
•Life circumstances
patient is responsive, opens eyes alert
spontaneously, and answers
questions appropriately
When does acute PTSD occur? <6 months of a trauma
patient can open eyes and respond lethargic
to questions, but is drowsy and falls
asleep readily
When do signs of chronic PTSD >6 months of a trauma
occur?
patient responds to light shaking, but obtunded
is confused and slow to respond
What is your role as a MH nurse? TEACHING
,patient barely responds to painful stuporous
stimuli (ie: rubbing sternum)
patient unresponsive. abnormal comatose
posturing may be present.
Who initially developed Sigmund Freud
psychoanalysis in the early 1900s?
What is the first amphetamines
psychopharmacological substance
to treat depression by stimulating
neural activity, causing speeded-up
body functions and associated
energy and mood changes?
arms flexed and internally rotated, deCORticate rigidity
legs extended and internally rotated
(towards the COR)
What therapeutic process involves psychotherapy
more verbal therapist-to-patient
interaction than psychoanalysis?
head arched back, arms and legs decerebrate rigidity
extended
Therapeutic process first developed psychoanalysis
by Sigmund Freud to resolve internal
conflicts by assessing unconscious
thoughts and feelings.
, patient has the right to make his/her autonomy
own decisions, even if it is not in their
best interest
form of psychotherapy that employs psychodynamic psychotherapy
the same tools as psychoanalysis,
but is focused more on the client's
present state, rather than early life
and tends to last longer than other
treatment approaches.
do what is best for the patient (do beneficence
good)
keep promises (loyalty, faithfulness) fidelity
form of psychotherapy that assists interpersonal psychotherapy IPT
patients in addressing specific
problems.
can improve interpersonal
relationships and communication
what is the goal of interpersonal to improve interpersonal and social functioning
psychotherapy (IPT)? which will reduce psychiatric manifestations
provide fairness in care and justice
allocation of resources (spend
appropriate time per patient based
on individual needs)
spontaneous, uncensored free association
verbalization of whatever comes to a
patients mind
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Terms in this set (179)
What three factors influence mental •Inherited characteristics
health? •Childhood nurturing
•Life circumstances
patient is responsive, opens eyes alert
spontaneously, and answers
questions appropriately
When does acute PTSD occur? <6 months of a trauma
patient can open eyes and respond lethargic
to questions, but is drowsy and falls
asleep readily
When do signs of chronic PTSD >6 months of a trauma
occur?
patient responds to light shaking, but obtunded
is confused and slow to respond
What is your role as a MH nurse? TEACHING
,patient barely responds to painful stuporous
stimuli (ie: rubbing sternum)
patient unresponsive. abnormal comatose
posturing may be present.
Who initially developed Sigmund Freud
psychoanalysis in the early 1900s?
What is the first amphetamines
psychopharmacological substance
to treat depression by stimulating
neural activity, causing speeded-up
body functions and associated
energy and mood changes?
arms flexed and internally rotated, deCORticate rigidity
legs extended and internally rotated
(towards the COR)
What therapeutic process involves psychotherapy
more verbal therapist-to-patient
interaction than psychoanalysis?
head arched back, arms and legs decerebrate rigidity
extended
Therapeutic process first developed psychoanalysis
by Sigmund Freud to resolve internal
conflicts by assessing unconscious
thoughts and feelings.
, patient has the right to make his/her autonomy
own decisions, even if it is not in their
best interest
form of psychotherapy that employs psychodynamic psychotherapy
the same tools as psychoanalysis,
but is focused more on the client's
present state, rather than early life
and tends to last longer than other
treatment approaches.
do what is best for the patient (do beneficence
good)
keep promises (loyalty, faithfulness) fidelity
form of psychotherapy that assists interpersonal psychotherapy IPT
patients in addressing specific
problems.
can improve interpersonal
relationships and communication
what is the goal of interpersonal to improve interpersonal and social functioning
psychotherapy (IPT)? which will reduce psychiatric manifestations
provide fairness in care and justice
allocation of resources (spend
appropriate time per patient based
on individual needs)
spontaneous, uncensored free association
verbalization of whatever comes to a
patients mind
