NUR 1212 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
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Effective communication with patients?
Introduce self to patient
Assess hearing
Gain knowledge base for pt
Speak clearly
Do not speak loudy
Minimize noise in the room
Rephrase/Repeat information to aid understanding
Have pt repeat important info back
Coping?
Is defined by behaviors to manage an internal or situation, which is perceived as difficult
It is beyond the pt's current perceived resources
Abuse?
The intentional use of physical or psychological force or power, threatened or actual, against
oneself, another person, or a group/community that either results in or has a high likely hood of
resulting in physical or psychological harm, injury, or death
4 different types of abuse?
Physical
Neglect
,Sexual
Emotional/psychological
Nursing implementation for abuse?
Critical that the nurse specifically assess for the risk of harm to the pt or others
Each state has specific regulations for reporting child abuse
Safety concern: Suicide or harm to others
Odd behavior to be aware of?
Sudden mood changes: Sad/depressed to happy/peaceful
Decision to commit suicide gives a feeling of relief or calm to pt
Pt gives away treasured possessions
Dementia?
Affects mainly memory
Typically caused by anatomical changes in the brain
Slower onset
Generally irreversible
Delerium?
Affects mainly attention
Typically caused by acute illness or drug toxicity
Often reversible
Sudden onset with a definite beginning point
Considerations for dementia patients?
, Pt with cognitive impairment should perform all tasks of which they are capable
Step by step instructions
Help pt maintain and perform self care activities to promote independence
Depression?
Common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and
how you act.
Priority in depression?
Safety, observation, Ask about suicidal thoughts
Signs of depression?
Loss of interest/pleasure
Changes in appetite
Trouble sleeping or sleeping to much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
Symptoms must last at least 2 weeks for a diagnosis of depression
Alzheimers disease?
Non-reversible type of dementia, multiple cognitive deficits that impair memory
Severe physical decline occurs along with deterioration of cognitive functions
Schizophrenia?
A long term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought,
emotion, and behavior, leading to a faulty perception, inappropriate actions, feelings, withdrawal
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Effective communication with patients?
Introduce self to patient
Assess hearing
Gain knowledge base for pt
Speak clearly
Do not speak loudy
Minimize noise in the room
Rephrase/Repeat information to aid understanding
Have pt repeat important info back
Coping?
Is defined by behaviors to manage an internal or situation, which is perceived as difficult
It is beyond the pt's current perceived resources
Abuse?
The intentional use of physical or psychological force or power, threatened or actual, against
oneself, another person, or a group/community that either results in or has a high likely hood of
resulting in physical or psychological harm, injury, or death
4 different types of abuse?
Physical
Neglect
,Sexual
Emotional/psychological
Nursing implementation for abuse?
Critical that the nurse specifically assess for the risk of harm to the pt or others
Each state has specific regulations for reporting child abuse
Safety concern: Suicide or harm to others
Odd behavior to be aware of?
Sudden mood changes: Sad/depressed to happy/peaceful
Decision to commit suicide gives a feeling of relief or calm to pt
Pt gives away treasured possessions
Dementia?
Affects mainly memory
Typically caused by anatomical changes in the brain
Slower onset
Generally irreversible
Delerium?
Affects mainly attention
Typically caused by acute illness or drug toxicity
Often reversible
Sudden onset with a definite beginning point
Considerations for dementia patients?
, Pt with cognitive impairment should perform all tasks of which they are capable
Step by step instructions
Help pt maintain and perform self care activities to promote independence
Depression?
Common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and
how you act.
Priority in depression?
Safety, observation, Ask about suicidal thoughts
Signs of depression?
Loss of interest/pleasure
Changes in appetite
Trouble sleeping or sleeping to much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
Symptoms must last at least 2 weeks for a diagnosis of depression
Alzheimers disease?
Non-reversible type of dementia, multiple cognitive deficits that impair memory
Severe physical decline occurs along with deterioration of cognitive functions
Schizophrenia?
A long term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought,
emotion, and behavior, leading to a faulty perception, inappropriate actions, feelings, withdrawal
