Nursing Theory Basics
Tell My Patient What
Speak to me
Theorist to admire
Don't Judge Me
100

Who first described the 5 stages of grief 


Kubler Ross

100

Detaining a voluntary client against her or his will is termed

False Imprisonment 

100

Thought process that goes off with extraneous details but does circle back to the matter at hand

Circumstantial Speech 

100

Name five types of abuse

Emotional 

Physical 

Sexual

Neglect

Financial 

100

This bioethical principles states the client has the right to self-determination

Autonomy 

200

A client is admitted to in inpatient mental health unit with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, a cognitive behavioral approach is used as part of the treatment plan.  What is the purpose of this approach?

To aid with examining dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs 

200

Defense mechanism that attempts to make unacceptable feelings and behaviors acceptable by justifying the behavior.

Rationalization 

200

What is naltrexone and what is it used for

mu opioid receptor blocker 

ETOH/Opioids abuse 

200

Describe tardive dyskinesia s/s

Repetitive involuntary movements.  Grimacing, eye blinking. 

200

The bioethical principles implies that a decision results in the greatest good.  To do good.

Beneficence 

300

A client’s unresolved feelings related to loss would be most likely observed during which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?

Termination Phase

300

“What I would do… Why don’t you…” are examples of what?

Giving advice

Nontherapeutic 

300

Client makes up words that have meaning only for the individual; often part of delusional system

Neologisms 

300

Name two s/s of alcohol withdraw 

Restlessness, diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, agitation, tachycardia, tremor confusion, seizures 

300

Name one assessment tool used to screen for depression.

PHQ9

Hamilton Depression Scale

400

The ____ refers to the physical and social environment in which an individual is receiving treatment

Milieu 

400

This type of question narrows the focus of the question to a single answer

Closed Ended 

400

False belief that one is a powerful and important person.

Grandeur 

400

How do you assess cognition in a MSE?

Test awareness of self, level of orientation, attention, alertness, memory 

400

The term to describe loss of interest or pleasure

Anhedonia 

500

The goal of the nurse-client relationship is to assist the client to develop problem-solving abilities and _______

Coping Mechanisms 

500

Client centered, rules and boundaries, goal directed and individualized strategies are characteristics of what?

Therapeutic Relationship 

500

Speaking as if the words are being forces out quickly

Pressured 

500

Persistent for over 2 weeks.  Decreased appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy, poor self-esteem, difficulty thinking, and hopelessness.  Absence of a manic or hypomanic episode.

MDD
500

This type of distress occurs when the nurse knows what is right but is bound by legal or institutional constraints.

Moral Distress

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