WILKES NSG 526 Exam 3 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ABC's of Psychological First Aid Correct Answers The
ABCs of psychological first aid
include focusing on A (arousal), B
(behavior), and C (cognition). When arousal is present, the
intervention
goal is to decrease excitement by providing safety, comfort, and
consolation. When abnormal or irrational behavior is present,
survivors
should be assisted to function more effectively in the disaster
and when
cognitive disorientation occurs, reality testing and clear
information
should be provided.
After initital assessment the PMH- APRN should Correct
Answers support the
development of resilience, coping, and recovery while providing
technical assistance, training, and consultation
Anger in BPD Correct Answers Anger is intense and pervasive
and help with anger management is an important intervention
Antisocial PD Correct Answers Center of attention;
flamboyant; seductive or provocative behaviors; shallow,
rapidly shifting
emotions; dramatic expression of emotions; overly concerned
with impressing others;
,exaggerates degree of intimacy with others; self-aggrandizing;
preoccupied with own
appearance.
Experience depression when admiration of others is not given.
Suicide gestures may result in client entry into the health care
system.
o
A thorough assessment of suicide potential must be undertaken,
and support offered in
the form of clear parameters of psychotherapy.
ASD duration Correct Answers 2 days to 1 month
ASD: Focus on Correct Answers Meet immediate needs
o
Build therapeutic alliance
o
If distressed, limit to immediate care
o
Complete psych assessment
Focus on reexperiencing, avoidance or numbing, hyperarousal,
dissacociation
o
Goals of treatment: Reduce the severity of symptoms, Prevent or
treat trauma-related
comorbid conditions, Improve adaptive functioning by
promoting resilience, Prevent
, relapse, Integrate the trauma into the patient's life experience,
Prevent the development
of PTSD
ASD/PTSD support Correct Answers Providing a safe
environment is the priority for any client who is a victim of a
serious
crime/assault
Assessment of a Child (8 Questions) Correct Answers
Behaviors that are possible indicators of a mental illness in a 3-
year-old child:
o
Most psychiatric disorders in children are multifactorial.
Understand that children from different cultures develop at
different rates.
Most children will adopt the same world view as their parents
(ex. If a child was brought up by
parents who thought the world was hostile, they would most
likely adopt this view as they grow
older.
The psych NP needs to foster a child's healthy characteristics
and existing environmental
supports no matter how negative (ex a child lives in a homeless
shelter).
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ABC's of Psychological First Aid Correct Answers The
ABCs of psychological first aid
include focusing on A (arousal), B
(behavior), and C (cognition). When arousal is present, the
intervention
goal is to decrease excitement by providing safety, comfort, and
consolation. When abnormal or irrational behavior is present,
survivors
should be assisted to function more effectively in the disaster
and when
cognitive disorientation occurs, reality testing and clear
information
should be provided.
After initital assessment the PMH- APRN should Correct
Answers support the
development of resilience, coping, and recovery while providing
technical assistance, training, and consultation
Anger in BPD Correct Answers Anger is intense and pervasive
and help with anger management is an important intervention
Antisocial PD Correct Answers Center of attention;
flamboyant; seductive or provocative behaviors; shallow,
rapidly shifting
emotions; dramatic expression of emotions; overly concerned
with impressing others;
,exaggerates degree of intimacy with others; self-aggrandizing;
preoccupied with own
appearance.
Experience depression when admiration of others is not given.
Suicide gestures may result in client entry into the health care
system.
o
A thorough assessment of suicide potential must be undertaken,
and support offered in
the form of clear parameters of psychotherapy.
ASD duration Correct Answers 2 days to 1 month
ASD: Focus on Correct Answers Meet immediate needs
o
Build therapeutic alliance
o
If distressed, limit to immediate care
o
Complete psych assessment
Focus on reexperiencing, avoidance or numbing, hyperarousal,
dissacociation
o
Goals of treatment: Reduce the severity of symptoms, Prevent or
treat trauma-related
comorbid conditions, Improve adaptive functioning by
promoting resilience, Prevent
, relapse, Integrate the trauma into the patient's life experience,
Prevent the development
of PTSD
ASD/PTSD support Correct Answers Providing a safe
environment is the priority for any client who is a victim of a
serious
crime/assault
Assessment of a Child (8 Questions) Correct Answers
Behaviors that are possible indicators of a mental illness in a 3-
year-old child:
o
Most psychiatric disorders in children are multifactorial.
Understand that children from different cultures develop at
different rates.
Most children will adopt the same world view as their parents
(ex. If a child was brought up by
parents who thought the world was hostile, they would most
likely adopt this view as they grow
older.
The psych NP needs to foster a child's healthy characteristics
and existing environmental
supports no matter how negative (ex a child lives in a homeless
shelter).
