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Descriptive Vividness The researcher describes the data gathering process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally experience it. The data collected, often in the form of personal statements, should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the raw data from the study. Methodological Congruence The researcher presents the philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to support their approach. The subjects, sampling method, datagathering and data-an...

Most common issues for individual therapy 1. losses 2. interpersonal conflicts 3. symptomatic presentations such as panic phobias, and negativity 4. Unfulfilled expectations at life transitions 5. Characterological issues such as narcissim or aggressiveness Psychoanalytic therapy 1. Originated by Freud 2. believed that behavior is determined by unconsious motivations and instincual drives . 3. promotes change by the development of greater insight and awareness of maladaptive defenses...

State legislative statues do what two things 1. grant legal authority for NP practice 2. Provides nurse practice act specific to state What does the Nurse Practice Act do 1. provides title protection 2. defines advanced practice 3. prevailing state laws that define scope of practice 4. places restriction on practice 5. disciplinary action 6. regulate NP development of collaborative agreement with MD 7. guides statutory law 8. oversees license 9. credentialing 10. certification 11 def...

A 14-year-old patient has nonspecific complaints about pain in his or her legs. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory results are within normal limits except for a markedly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner interprets the findings as normally occurring during a rapid adolescent growth spurt Laboratory findings for a patient with an alcohol use disorder indicate increased liver function values and: increased MCV and elevated ...

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 Teleological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the consequence or outcome Virtue ethics ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg. honesty, courage, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect) or the...

Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk factors When interview teenagers (16 y/o) that arriv...

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; >70 =...

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 Antisocia...

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Moderate co...

What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's What do BCP's do to Lamictal? Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal What is a Type I research error? There I...

The purpose of the ANA's PMH Nsg: Scope and Standards of Practice is to: a. Define the role and actions for the NP b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role a. Define the role and actions for the NP The trend in legal rulings on cases involving mental illness over the past 25 years has been to: A - Encourage juries to find defe...

Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiery disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreaseing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiery. C. Increasing serotoneric activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As a PM...

Which of the following would belong in a psychiatric exam? Affect Certain words or phrases act as "red flags" to grab your provider's attention to let them know that a patient may require timely and comprehensive medical action. Which of the following words or phrases are NOT considered "red flags"? nocturia in a 65 year old male What does LBBB stand for? Left Bundle Branch Block What does URI stand for? Upper Respiratory Infection What does IDDM stand for? Insulin Dependent Diabetes ...

what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? systematic review borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? B a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of E.P.S is suspe...

CPT and HCPCS codes are used in what type of healthcare setting? Correct Answer-Hospital outpatient, physician offices CPT is Correct Answer-current procedural terminology HCPCS is Correct Answer-healthcare common procedure coding system Who publishes CPT (Level I HCPCS)? How often is it updated? When is it updated? Correct Answer-AMA publishes cpt, it is updated annually, on Jan. 1 of each year CPT Category 1 codes consist of: Correct Answer-Anesthesia, Evaluation and management, surgery...

1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as: a. neologism b. concrete thinking c. thought insertion d. idea of reference ANS: A - A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Volmer" is not a known common noun. - Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. - Thought insertion refers to thoughts of others that are implanted in one's mind....

1st in order of draw Correct Answer-Yellow Tubes Which tube is sterile? Correct Answer-Yellow Topped Tubes Additive for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-SPS, ACD Common Test for Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Blood Cultures Department: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Microbiology Inversion: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-8-10 times Specimen: Yellow Tubes Correct Answer-Whole Blood 2nd in order of draw Correct Answer-Light Blue Tubes Additive: Light Blue Tubes Correct Answer-Sodium Citrate Common Test:...

The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it Correct Answer-Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? Correct Answer-Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? Correct Answer-pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by ...

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. B. has failed to master object constancy 2. A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 mg daily ...

The order field on a table establishes the sequence for displaying lists. A lower number will show higher on the list; while a higher number will show lower on the list. T/F True The three main UI elements in ServiceNow are: Application Navigator Content Frame Banner Frame The ________ module will track every upgrade made to an instance. A. Update Set B. Upgrade History C. Import Set D. None Upgrade History The __________ will hold the information about field's data type, character l...