Professional Nursing Roles
What phase of the nursing process includes the mental status exam and suicide risk assessment?
Assessment
A decrease in which neurotransmitter is linked to depression and anxiety?
Serotonin
SSRIs are primarily used to treat which psychiatric conditions?
Depression and anxiety disorders
What is crisis intervention?
This immediate response aims to stabilize individuals experiencing acute emotional distress.
What is nonassertive behaivor?
This behavior is characterized by avoiding conflict and not expressing personal needs.
What nursing intervention involves teaching clients about medications, coping skills, and diagnosis?
Psychoeducation
Which neurotransmitter is increased in psychosis and mania?
Dopamine
Which class of medications carries a risk for extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia?
Antipsychotics
Job loss or divorce is classified as which type of crisis?
Situational crisis
What is assertive behavior?
This behavior is characterized by expressing needs directly without infringing on others’ rights.
What does SMART stand for when developing nursing goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
Which inhibitory neurotransmitter is targeted by benzodiazepines?
GABA
What term describes how a drug affects the body at the receptor level?
Pharmacodynamics
What is the nurse’s FIRST priority during a crisis intervention?
Ensure safety
What is aggressive behavior?
This behavior involves hostility and attempts to dominate others.
A decrease in which neurotransmitter is associated with dementia and cognitive decline?
Acetylcholine
Which medication requires blood level monitoring due to a narrow therapeutic window?
Lithium
Clear, respectful communication using “I” statements is characteristic of which communication style?
Assertive communication
What is passive‑aggressive behavior?
This behavior combines elements of both assertiveness and aggression, often leading to indirect expression of hostility.
Which neurotransmitter is excitatory and involved in learning and memory, with hyperactivity linked to anxiety?
Glutamate
Which antidepressant complication includes agitation, sweating, diarrhea, and confusion?
Serotonin Syndrome
What stage of the anger-aggression continuum includes pacing, clenched jaw, and loud speech?
Escalation Stage
What is the role of the professional nurse in assertiveness training?
The nurse’s role in assertiveness training includes teaching clients how to communicate effectively while managing this type of behavior.