Neurological /LOC
Client is responsive, opens eyes, responds to normal tone of voice and speech.
Alert
A method used in certain cognitive-behavioral techniques of psychotherapy whereby the client learns by imitation alone.
Modeling
Uses client exact words
Restating
A treatment that involves sending an electric current through your brain
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Exception to confidentiality for MH patients
Duty to warn & protect third parties
Client unconscious with no response to painful stimuli
Comatose
Coordinating holistic care to include medical, mental health, and social services.
Case management
Restates client’s feelings & thoughts for client to confirm what is communicated
Paraphrasing
Noninvasive therapy using magnetic pulses
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Client or guardian chooses admission for treatment
Voluntary admission
Client able to open eyes and respond but drowsy & falls asleep easily
Lethargic
Used to treat extreme aversions through a combination of graded exposure and relaxation
systematic desensitization
Type of question that serves as barrier and implies judgement
"Why" questions
Electrical stimulation through vagus nerve to brain through a surgically implanted device under the chest skin like a pacemaker device
Vagus Nerve stimulation (VNS)
A law enforcement officer, having reasonable grounds to believe that an individual has a mental illness, is dangerous, and is in immediate need of hospitalization
Immediate detention
Client requires strenuous or painful stimuli to elicit a brief response
Stuporous
Orient client to physical setting, identify rules & boundaries of the setting, ensure safe environment, assist to participate in appropriate activities
Milieu therapy
Display of acceptance that encourages open, honest communication.
Nonjudgmental attitude
ECT is indicated in patients with
treatment-resistant depression or Major Depressive Disorder that impairs activities of daily living
When restraint must be discontinued
When client is exhibiting behavior that is safer and quieter. Can follow directions.
Involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury.
Abnormal posturing: Decorticate posturing or decerebrate posturing
Using therapeutic communication skills while assisting w/ problem solving, crisis intervention & stress management
Counseling
In some cultures, this signifies respect. Other cultures may perceive it as a lack of interest or unwillingness to communicate. It can be positive or negative.
Silence
TMS contraindicated for what type of patient?
People with cochlear implants, brain stimulators, or medication pumps because metal in devices interferes with treatment
Making a THREAT to a client’s person, such as approaching the client in a threatening manner with a syringe in hand.
ASSAULT