NUR 255 (NUR 255)

Substance Related/Addictive Disorders (Chapter 22) Substances that Lead to Use Disorders: • Alcohol • Caffeine • Cannabis • Hallucinogen

Review the slide presentations – If a chart or table is mentioned, review it as well. Unit 6 Special needs of the geriatric client  Increased dependence on others for ADLs, may have negative effect on morale and life satisfaction

NUR 255 - Syllabus Version 9 1 KY Foster D1. / NUR 255 - Syllabus Version 9 1 KY Foster D1.

NUR 255 - EXAM 3 REVIEW. / NUR 255 - EXAM 3 REVIEW. Review the slide presentations – If a chart or table is mentioned, review it as well. Unit 6 Special needs of the geriatric client  Increased dependence on others for ADLs, may have negative effect on morale and life satisfaction.  Experience a number of losses that can affect a sense of control over their lives, like death of spouse & friends or loss of social and work roles.  Nurses need to support older adult’ self-es...

NUR 255 - MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE. / NUR 255 - MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE. NUR 255 Mental Health Exam 2 Study Guide Substance Related/Addictive Disorders (Chapter 22) Substances that Lead to Use Disorders: • Alcohol • Caffeine • Cannabis • Hallucinogen • Inhalant • Opioid • Sedative-hypnotics • Stimulants • Tobacco

NUR 255 - FINAL EXAM 4 REVIEW. / NUR 255 - FINAL EXAM 4 REVIEW. Remember to review PowerPoints and to pay attention to the various charts and boxes mentioned from the text. The following are the major areas of focus. Long-term management and patient teaching is a big focus on this test. Medication management and education for that is also included for many of the conditions. Remember that you need a good understanding of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of each condition in order...

NUR 255 - EXAM 1 LECTURE NOTES. / NUR 255 - EXAM 1 LECTURE NOTES. Chapter 1 Mental Health and Mental Illness  Nihilistic delusions are false beliefs that one is dead or that a calamity is about to occur.  Somatic delusions involve false beliefs about the functioning of the body.  Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a belief that the body is deformed or defective in a specific way.  Apraxia is the inability to carry out motor activities.

NUR 255 - Mental Health Exam 4 Review. / NUR 255 - Mental Health Exam 4 Review. Mental Health Exam 4 Review

NUR 255 - MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1. / NUR 255 - MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1. Mental health- able to recognize own potential, cope with normal stress, work productively, make a contribution to the community Traits of mental health- think rationally, communicate appropriately, learn, grow emotionally, be resilient, have a healthy self-esteem Mental illness- disorders with definable diagnosis.

NUR 255 - EXAM 1 REVIEW . / NUR 255 - EXAM 1 REVIEW . Exam 1 Review: Nursing 255 Main Principle of Therapeutic Communication:  No judgement  Most information as possible from patient  Trust and rapport building  Focus on patient’s thoughts and feelings Closed ended questions are used in an emergency and during the initial assessment of the patient.