Child Neurodevelopmental
A problem that results in difficulty in finding the right words, forming clear sentences, and using the right gestures and verbal signals.
Expressive language disorder
Name three positive symptoms of schizophrenia
Hallucinations, delusions and disorganized speech
Health issues that can result from prolonged anger or hostility
Hypertension, Inflammation, Cardiovascular disease and Chronic diseases
Used routinely in medical malpractice cases. Nurses functioning in this capacity are capable and qualified to summarize and explain complex and voluminous medical records and terminology to the jury.
Expert Witness
Which Cluster is considered Odd and Eccentric
Cluster A
Children experience difficulty understanding or are unable to follow direction
Receptive communication disorder
Decreased desire for social interaction or discomfort during it; social withdrawal.
Asociality
Psychotherapist, examiner, competency evaluator, fact or expert witness, consultant to law enforcement agencies or the criminal justice system, hostage negotiator, or criminal profiler.
Forensic Nurse
The possibility of ________ should be considered when a patient abruptly demonstrates a reduced clarity of awareness of the environment as manifested by an impaired ability to direct, focus, sustain, or shift attention.
Delirium
What PD displays emotional dysregulation, emotional liability, impulsivity and splitting
Borderline
Name 4 side effects of stimulant medications
Headache, lethargy, weightloss and insomnia
My patient thinks that the IV pole in his room is a creature that is coming to harm him?
Illusion
What should I do? I have a patient here in the ER and we think they may have been raped. She is very adamant about not having her photo taken to document her injuries. Should I just tell her the police need it as evidence to catch to the perpetrator?
What is NO, the patient has the right to refuse and you must respect their wishes?
1. Sometimes having difficulty finding the correct word
2. Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.
3. Sometimes feeling weary of work, family, and social obligations
4. Developing specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when routine is disrupted.
Normal Age related changes
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive
Cluster C personality disorders
My child has been prescribed methylphenidate, what is the best time to administer this medication?
Before 4:00 pm
My schizophrenic patient is experiencing reduced motivation and a lack of goal sustaining behavior
Avolition
I am getting ready to interview one of my patients that I suspect is in an abusive relationship. Do you remember what are some of the questions I should ask when I interview her?
Do you spend time with others?
What happens when you do something wrong?
How do you and your partner resolve conflict?
How do you discipline the children?
I am glad I followed the advice of the nurse when she told me to join a support group after my sexual assault. This has really helped me in reaching my __________ phase. I am not having as many nightmares of events either.
what is the Recovery phase
This personality disorder is extremely aggressive when he does get his way, lacks empathy and is very manipulative.
Antisocial
This diagnosis is given when a child demonstrates persistent difficulty in reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and/or written expression (dysgraphia).
Specific Learning Disorder
A motor restlessness that causes pacing and/or an inability to stay still or remain in one place. It can be severe and distressing to patients and can be mistaken for anxiety or agitation. These symptoms may lead to mistakenly administering more of the drug that originally caused the akathisia, making it worse. A tardive form can persist despite treatment.
Akathisia
I am developing my escape plan and need to make sure I have packed all the important things in my bag to take with me. I can't forget to bring
What is identification (DL), ss card, birth certificates, medications, and money if I have any?
This type of therapy can be effective in the recovery phase after the patient has experienced sexual assault
What is individual or group therapy?
It really doesn't matter what I eat since I can easily get rid of it. I usually just vomit, take laxatives or diuretics and I feel fine. Not sure why my teeth look so bad?
Bulimia Nervosa
Describe symptoms associated with Autism
Deficits in social relatedness, which are manifested in disturbances in developing and maintaining relationships. Other behaviors include stereotypical repetitive speech, obsessive focus on specific objects, over adherence to routines or rituals, hyperreactivity or hyporeactivity to sensory input, and resistance to change.
This condition causes autonomic dysfunction: (hypertension, tachycardia, diaphoresis, incontinence,) and delirium, stupor, or coma
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS),
My job as the SANE is to assist in completing an evaluation of the patient. What components do I need to include in this assessment?
What is?
1. Informed consent
2.Detailed genital examination
3.Evidence collection and preservation
What is a durable power of attorney?
The designation of a person to act as the patient’s medical decision maker. The patient must be competent when making the appointment and must also be competent to revoke the powe
My patient was just admitted for an anorexia nervosa crisis, and now the doctor ordered these tests to make sure my heart is ok.
What is complete ECG and Labs to check potassium and electrolytes
I need to interview a child with a suspected mental health disorder, How should I do this?
Observing, and interacting with the child or adolescent.
Nurses use play activities such as therapeutic games , drawings, and puppets for younger children who have difficulty responding to a direct approach.
Which antipsychotic medication requires monitoring to detect agranulocytosis, what lab value is assessed on the CBC and when is this medication typically prescribed?
Clozapine, ANC and prescribed for refractory schizophrenia cases
1. Reducing stress
2. Reducing the influence of risk factors
3. Increasing social support
4. Increasing coping skills
5. Increasing self-esteem
Primary prevention measures to prevent abuse
Require full-time, around-the-clock assistance with daily activities and personal care.
Lose awareness of recent experiences and of their surroundings.
Experience changes in physical abilities, including the ability to walk, sit, and eventually swallow
Late stage Alzheimers
The doctor wrote an order for this medication for my patient but the dose seems high. Should I call the ask him if this is an error? What drug am I
Fluoxetine