Definitions
Disorders
Theories & Therapies
Therapeutic Communication
Crisis
100

a state of well-being in which each
individual is able to realize their own potential,
cope with the normal stresses

What is mental health

100

Excessive fear resulting in altered perceptions and behavior

What is anxiety disorder

100

This theorist was responsible for studying levels of awareness

Who is Freud

100

The majority of communication is...

Non-verbal

100

A coworker lost all of their pay cheque gambling, but states 'i'm just having fun & know I'll get it back next time'...is an example of which defense mechanism

What is denial

200

Ability and capacity to secure resources needed
to support well-being

What is resilience

200

Thoughts, impulses, or images that persist and recur
so that they cannot be dismissed from the mind with ritualistic behaviors an individual feels driven to
perform in an attempt to reduce anxiety

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

200

This theorist discussed various stages of psychosocial development of personality development, from childhood to old age

Who is Erik Erikson

200

When you try to explore or understand the perspective of another person

What is empathy

200

In this phase of crisis problem solving and defense mechanisms are used to support coping

What is Phase 1

300

Official medical guidelines of the American
Psychiatric Association for diagnosing
psychiatric disorders


What is DSM-5

300

Depressed mood, impairing functioning with:
 Emotional
 Cognitive
 Physical, and
 Behavioral symptoms

What is Major Depressive Disorder?

300

This theorist focused on the importance of interpersonal relationships

Who is Peplau

300

This statement is an example of which therapeutic communication skill “I’m not sure I understand what you mean by ‘sicker than usual.’ What is different now?”

What is clarifying

300

This would be a priority nursing diagnosis in crisis

What is risk of self harm

400

A condition involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior that causes distress or problems functioning

What is mental illness

400

Manic episodes usually alternate with
depression or a mixed state of anxiety and
depression

What is Bipolar I Disorder

400

This therapy focuses on distorted beliefs/thoughts, to change thinking and behaviours

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

400

Provide an example of an open-ended question

What is 'tell me more about...'

400

What are 3 components that influence the outcome of crisis?

What is perception, available supports and coping mechanisms

500

Refers to creating the proper surroundings and physical environment to support mental health concerns

What is therapeutic milieu

500

Symptoms of hypomania
alternating with symptoms of
mild to moderate depression for
at least 2 years in adults and 1
year in children

What is Cyclothymic Disorder

500

This type of therapy relies on creating the ideal environment to promote healing

What is milieu therapy

500

While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, how should the nurse proceed

What is listen carefully & summarize often

500

Provide 4 potential characteristics of phase 4 crisis

What is disorganization, suicidal ideation, violence, depression...failed problem solving.