Unit Staff
who are your techs today?
Nikaya
Sarah
Dillion
How many side to the unit do we have
2
What is an automatic coping skill you can do instantly on the spot
deep breathing
what is dopamine
Dopamine is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced in the brain. Often referred to as a "happy" neurotransmitter, dopamine contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.
is throwing water on someone an assault?
yes
Who are the nurses today
Tara, Jess, joesph, Charlotte
Where is Ashley office
First door on your left
what is sitting down and a bunch of junk food considered
unhealth coping skill
what is seritonin
Serotonin is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body. It plays a key role in functions such as mood, sleep, digestion, nausea, wound healing, bone health, blood clotting, and sexual desire. Abnormal serotonin levels are linked to depression and anxiety.
what does it mean to posture. give an example
behavior that is intended to threaten or mislead
Who is the unit social worker
Jackie/ Donna
when is snack time
4:00/8:30
What are healthy coping skills
walking, talking to a friend, listening to music, journaling, painting, coloring, working out, reorganizing your house, meditaion, deep breathing
who do we release seritonin
If you assault staff what can/will happen
prn, shot, locked seclusion, restraints, charges
Who is that charge nurse
Jessica
Do we allow pts to save food
No
What are unhealthy coping skills
smoking, overeating, drugs, self harm (cutting, burning, hitting some etc...
are all mental disorders the same?
name a few and their differences
no
dementia, depression, Dysthmia, PMS, anxiety, panic
Staff signed up for this. We should be able to handle being yelled at, hit, spat at, threatened etc...
false
Who is our unit manager
Ashley
Do we save trays?
No!
What are coping skills (meaning)
Coping skills refer to the thoughts and behaviors that individuals use to manage distressing situations and reduce stress.
sign of depression
lack of motivation, not keeping up with selfcare, letting obligations and responsibilities go
What is a verbal threat
A verbal threat is a statement made by one person to another, in which the speaker declares their intention to cause harm, loss, or punishment to the listener. Such threats are designed to invoke fear and control the person being threatened