Historical and theoretical concepts of mental health
Food, water, shelter, clothing, and air for example
What is the physiological needs of Maslow's hierarchy?
Makes excuses
What is rationalization?
Telling the truth or being transparent
What is Veracity?
Nodding, leaning forward, saying 'go on'
What is active listening?
Encourages self-acceptance and self-exploration
What is Humanistic Therapy?
Severe diarrhea, confusion, and slurred speech
What is lithium toxicity?
Establishes trust and sets boundaries and expectations for the relationship
What is orientation phase
Visualizing calming or positive images to promote relaxation
Increases motivation and enhances one's ability to learn
What is mild anxiety?
Refuses to acknowledge the problem
What is denial?
Respecting one's right to make their own decisions
What is autonomy?
"I'm here for you, we can talk whenever you are ready"
What is offering self?
Examines the evidence of negative thoughts and comes up with a plan to replace the thoughts
What is cognitive behavioral therapy
First-line treatment of depression due to less side effects
What are SSRI's?
A type of behavioral therapy that pairs an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus
What is aversion therapy?
Using essential oils to promote relaxation through the sense of smell
What is aromatherapy?
Experiences mourning even before a loss
What is anticipatory grief?
One of the most mature defense mechanisms
What is sublimation?
Do no harm
What is nonmaleficence?
"Tell me more about your feelings of failure"
What is exploring?
Focuses on modifying problematic behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement
What is behavioral therapy?
Aged cheese, cured meats, fermented products
What is tyramine-rich foods related to MAOI's
All or nothing, black or white thinking
What is overgeneralization?
Focusing on slow deep breathing to achieve a parasympathetic state and promote relaxation
What is deep-breathing exercises?
Safeguarding individuals private records
What is HIPPA?
Exaggerated opposite thoughts
What is reaction formation?
Actively promoting good
What is beneficence?
"It sounds like you are feeling low"
What is paraphrasing?
Helping the client explore meaning, freedom, and responsibility in life
What is existential therapy?
Medication to avoid with seizure disorders
What is Bupropion?
Induction of a grand-mal seizure
The recording of negative thoughts and beliefs as they occur
What is journaling?
The duty of mental health professionals to protect potential victims from harm
What is Tarasoff's Ruling
Pushes feelings down and does not deal with the issue/feeling
What is suppression?
Treating people fairly
What is Justice?
"What steps have you taken to manage your stress?
What is exploring?
Explores unconscious conflict and past experiences that affect the current behavior
What is psychodynamic therapy?
Medication that improves focus and concentration
What is methylphenidate?
A condition marked by a loss or change in body function that cannot be explained
What is conversion disorder?
Tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical tension
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
The nurse's behavioral and emotional response to a patient that projects their feelings onto the patient
What is countertransference?
Block unpleasant experiences
What is repression?
Causing physical harm to a patient
What is assault?
"You seem really frustrated right now"
What is reflection?
Encourages present moment awareness to reduce stress and reactivity
What is mindfulness-based therapy?
Hyperthermia, rigid muscles, altered mental status, high blood pressure, autonomic instability, and elevated CK levels
What is NMS related to antipsychotics
Inability to recall personal information related to trauma or stress
What is dissociative amnesia?
Combining breathing, meditation, and physical postures to improve flexibility and relaxation
What is yoga?
Inform patients their rights to make decisions about their medical care including the right to accept and refuse medical treatment
What is the patient rights-self-determination act of 1990
Channeling negative or unacceptable impulses into socially constructive activities
What is sublimation?
Respecting the privacy of client information
What is confidentiality?
A term referring to a harmful effect caused by someone's envious or jealous gaze
What is Mal de ojo?
Setting structured schedules, clear expectations, and a calm atmosphere that fosters safety, security, and support
What is milieu therapy?
Dizziness, nausea, irritability, and flu-like symptoms
What is discontinuation syndrome?
Intentionally fake or exaggerate symptoms on themselves
What is factitious disorder?
Using guided relaxation and focused attention to achieve a deep state of concentration
What is hypnotherapy?
A patient that is admitted against their will due to risk of harm
What is involuntary admission?
Redirecting emotions, anger from the original target to a safer, less threatening one
What is displacement?
A situation that requires a choice between equally balanced alternatives
What is an ethical dilemma?
"Can you tell me what you mean by 'I'm tired of it all'?"
What is clarification?
Emphasizing client strengths and solutions, not problems
What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Clonus, hyperreflexia, vital signs changes, and diaphoresis
What is Serotonin Syndrome?
Sudden, unexpected travel from home without a clear purpose
What is dissociative fugue?
Using electronic devices to monitor physiological responses and learning to control them
What is biofeedback?