Ethics/Theorists/Anatomy
The right hemisphere of the brain controls what?
Activities on the left side of the body, spatial orientation
What types of stigma occurs when individuals with mental illnesses internalize the public’s negative stereotypes?
Self-Stigma
What is a physical symptom of depression?
Insomnia
Suicide can happen in clusters.
True
Broca's area is located in which lobe of the brain?
Frontal lobe
Which ethical principle is defined as the duty to tell the truth?
Veracity
What two communication techniques should be used cautiously after establishing a therapeutic relationship?
Confrontation and doubt
Which medication class is a common first-line of treatment for depressive disorders?
SSRI's
What is NOT an example of a suicide precaution?
-Removal of unnecessary medical devices
-Removal of personal items
-Break away shower rod
-Padded side rails
Which ethical principle is defined as the duty to cause no harm?
Nonmaleficence
Which nursing theorist believed all nurse-patient interactions should be therapeutic?
Peplau
What is an example of using non-stigmatizing language?
Referring to the client as a ‘person’ before the illness
What is the subjective experience of feelings?
Mood
What is a voluntary, apparent attempt at suicide in which the aim is not death?
Parasuicide
Which class of antidepressants increase the patient's risk for adverse cardiac events?
Tri-Cyclics
Which structure of the limbic system regulates sleep-wake patterns?
Hypothalamus
List two techniques that block communication
Avoiding treatment and diagnosis for mental illness to avoid being labeled ‘Mentally ill’ by others
What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
Mental status changes, fever, hyperreflexia
Self-weaning off antidepressant medications puts patients at risk for
Withdrawal, adverse effects, and suicidal ideations
Lithium Carbonate Therapeutic Level:
0.6-1.2mEq/L
What is the highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?GIF
Self-Actualization
What is label avoidance?
Avoiding treatment and diagnosis for mental illness to avoid being labeled ‘Mentally ill’ by others
Which foods should be avoided by a patient taking an MAOI?
Figs, nuts, beans, cheese
When a client comes in complaining of suicidal ideation, what is the priority assessment question?
Do you have a plan?
What is the priority for patients in seclusion?
Maintain patient safety