Atimental health Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Stigma - correct answerWhen someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage - a negative stereotype Self-Stigma - correct answerWhen negative stereotypes are internalized by people with mental illness Public Stigma - correct answerAfter a person is publicly marked as being mentally ill Label Avoidance - correct answerType of stigma - avoiding treatment in order to not be labeled ...

1) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity". b. "You will experience weight loss while taking this medication." C. "You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication." d. "You should increase your consumption of complex carbohydrates." 2) A nurse is admitting ...

2023NGNATIMENTAL HEALTH PROCTOREDRETAKEEXAM ATIMENTALHEALTHB 1.A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has conduct disorder and is being physically aggressive toward other children in the unit. Which of the followingactionsshouldthenursetakefirst? a.Placethechildinseclusion b.Usetherapeuticholdtechnique c.Applywristrestraints d.Administerrisperidone 2.Anurseiscaringforaclientwhohasanewdiagnosisofbulimianervosa.Which of the following diagnosis procedures should the nurse anticipa...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH CH 2 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES  180 days is the longest time someone can be under involuntary hold  Seclusion and/or restraints should be ordered for the shortest duration necessary, and only if less restrictive measures are not sufficient. They are for the physical protection of the client and/or the protection of other clients and staff.  Restraints can be either physical or chemical.  Seclusion and/or restraint must never be used for: o Convenience of the ...

ATI Proctored Mental Health Retake 2019 : Questions & Answers

1. Please go to a lay press newspaper, for example, The Washington Post, The New York Times, or other national publication.  2. Locate an article that has global health implications, such as malaria, untreated strep throat, or other infectious diseases in developing countries.  Other topic areas may address environmental global health issues, for example, safe water, sanitation, or oral health.  3. After you locate and read over the article, respond to the following prompt: a. Durin...

ATI Mental Health Proctored final exam question and answers

ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH 2023 PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN (ACTUAL SCREENSHOTS) What medications are given for patients that have bipolar disorder? - ANS--Mood stabilizers: Lithium -Anticonvulsants that act as mood stabilizers: Depakote(valproic acid), Klonopin(clonazepam), Lamictal(lamotrigine), nuerontin(gabapentin), Topaz(topiramate) -Benzo's: Ativan(lorazepam) , for sleep -Antidepressants such as Prozac(fluoxetine) to manage depression The client has psychotic thinking or behavior pre...