Mental Illness/Assessment
During which part of the nursing process does the nurse conduct the mental status examination (MSE)?
Assessment
A manifestation of inner pain, hopelessness, and helplessness is what described?
Suicide
Which social determinant of health is key to overall mental health?
Income
MOSH (Mobile Outreach Street Health) is an example of which prevention?
Secondary
Financial dependance, lack of secure housing, lack of support/resources , isolation, children, love, are all examples of what?
Barriers -to leave the abuser
Which element is essential for a nurse to establish with a patient when conducting a mental health assessment?
Rapport
A patient states, “I feel like I am not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up.” Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
Suicide precautions
Is a fundamental element of resilience?
Which focused assessment has the highest priority for a patient diagnosed with an opioid overdose?
Respiratory
Which referral will be most helpful for an individual who was severely beaten by their intimate partner, has no relatives or friends in the community, is afraid to return home, and has limited financial resources?
A Shelter
Which report highlighted the importance of issues related to mental health and mental illness in Canada?
The EPP Report
A nurse uses this assessment tool for suicidal potential when interviewing a patient.
The SAD PERSONS scale
Which age group is most likely to experience mental illness?
15-24
Which scale is used to assist nurses with treatment of alcohol withdrawal?
CIWA
Which tool is used to assess /evaluate risk for violence
Danger Assessment tool (DA)
During an assessment the patient states, “I feel like my medications are not working for my depression.” Which type of information is this an example of?
Subjective
When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, which aspect has priority?
Availability of means and lethality of method
Which of the following have resulted in historical trauma of Indigenous peoples in Canada and significantly contributed to the social and mental health issues experienced by Indigenous populations?
Residential school system
the following are symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, and muscle aches ,are consistent with withdrawal from what?
Opioids
The period after the abuse occurs is typically deemed "Safe" for the victim and is known as what?
The honeymoon stage
Which components are included in the mental status examination (MSE)?
Appearance, Behaviour, Cognition, Thinking
Hopelessness, giving away belongings, and saying goodbye to loved ones are all considered these.
Warning signs of suicide
Exploring commonly held beliefs and values for patients receiving treatment is an example of a nurse providing what
Culturally Competent Care
Which disorder will the nurse consider when a patient discloses they have increased their substance use and have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder?
Concurrent Disorder
A profession that can help break the cycle of violence
Nurses <3