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Intro to mental health
Kathy Casale's lecture
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Nursing
Graduate
06/11/2011

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Incomprehensibility (one of two universal elements of mental illness)
Definition
The community does not understand the individual's behavior
Term
Cultural Relativity (one of two universal elements of mental illness)
Definition
One's own culture labels the behavior as mental illness
Term
Describe Hans Selye's "Fight or Flight response to stress" (stages)
Definition
1. Alarm reaction stage
2. Stage of resistance
3. Stage of exhaustion
Term
Biological responses to stress: immediate response
Definition
1. Hypothalamus stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
2. pupils dilate
3. VS increase
4. Gastric motility decreases
Term
Biological responses to stress: sustained response (3 hormonal responses)
Definition
Response when person remains stressed for an extended period of time. The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release hormones.

ACTH stimulates adrenal cortex --> decreases immune and inflammatory responses

Vasopressin increases fluid retention and BP

Gonadotropins cause decrease in sex hormones resulting in decreased libido and impotence
Term
Long periods of stress lead to sustained physical responses. This sustained response increases susceptibility to which TYPE of diseases?
Definition
Diseases of adaptation
Term
What are the psychological responses to stress? How is adaptation to these responses determined?
Definition
Anxiety- vague feeling of apprehension or fear. Common.
Grief

Adaptation is determined by the extent to which the thoughts, feelings, or behaviors interfere with an individual's functioning
Term
Name Peplau's four levels of anxiety
Definition
Mild, moderate, severe, panic
Term
Mild anxiety
Definition
Adaptive. May provide motivation for survival or help you do well on an exam
Term
Moderate anxiety. Definition and symptoms.
Definition
Perceptual field diminishes.

Perspiration, hr increase, muscle tension, gastric distress
Term
Severe anxiety (def and symptoms)
Definition
perception field is so diminished that concentration centers on one detail only or many extraneous details

Unable to concentrate, diarrhea/constipation
Term
Panic
Definition
Most intense state of anxiety

Some people may be hospitalized, panic attacks/impending doom, feel nothing but terror
Term
What are some coping mechanisms to stress? At which level of anxiety are they used.
Definition
Eating, drinking, sleeping, physical exercise, smoking, crying, laughing, and talking to persons with whom they feel comfortable

Mild level
Term
At which level(s) of anxiety does the ego call on defense mechanisms for protection
Definition
Mild to Moderate level
Term
Compensation
Definition
Defense mechanism. Covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considers more valuable.
Term
Denial
Definition
Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with it
Term
Displacement
Definition
Transfer of feelings from one target to another that is considered less threatening
Term
Identification
Definition
Attempt to increase self-worth by assuming characteristics of an individual one admires
Term
Intellectualization
Definition
Attempt to avoid expressing actual emotions by using intellectual logic, reasoning and analysis
Term
Introjection
Definition
Integrating the BELIEFS and VALUES of another into one's own ego structure
Term
Rationalization
Definition
An attempt to make excuses or use logic to justify unacceptable feelings or behaviors
Term
Isolation
Definition
Separating a thought or memory from the feeling or emotion associated with it
Term
Projection
Definition
Attributing feelings or impulses unacceptable to one's self onto another person

E.g. saying, "you look so nervous, today!" when the speaker is really feeling nervous.
Term
Regression
Definition
responding to stress by retreating to an earlier level of development and the comfort measures associated with that level of functioning
Term
Reaction formation
Definition
preventing unacceptable thoughts from being expressed by exaggerating opposite thoughts or behaviors
Term
Repression
Definition
Involuntary blocking unpleasant feelings and experiences from one's awareness

ex) victim of sexual abuse
Term
Sublimation
Definition
Re-channeling of unacceptable impulses into activities that are constructive
Term
Suppression
Definition
Voluntary blocking of unpleasant experiences from one's awareness
Term
What level of anxiety leads to physiological disorders, when left untreated for an extended period of time? What are some examples?
Definition
moderate to severe level. Examples: migraines, IBS, cardiac arrhythmias.
Term
Examples of anxiety disorders- avoidance
Definition
Phobias, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Term
Somatoform Disorders
Definition
Physical symptoms with no pathology.

Hypochondria, conversion disorder (loss or change of body function caused by mental problem), somatization disorders (anxiety is translated into physical symptoms or complaints), and pain disorders
Term
Disassociative disorders
Definition
Altered perception

Dissasciative fugue: like leading double lives, unknowingly

Depersonalization disorder: out of body experiences
Term
Extended periods of panic-level anxiety leads to what? Examples?
Definition
Psychotic behavior: schizophrenic, schizoaffective, delusional disorders
Term
**Psychosis, definition
Definition
Loss of ego boundaries. characterized by the presence of delusions or hallucinations, and the impairment of interpersonal functioning with outside world. Cannot function in outside world without treatment. Person needs to be hospitalized and stabilized.
Term
Psychosis criteria
Definition
-Exhibit minimal distress (flat affect) -*Unaware that behavior is maladaptive -*Unaware of psychological problems -Exhibit flight from reality into a less stressful world, or into one which they are attempting to adapt
Term
Stages of grief
Definition
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Term
Anticipatory grief
Definition
The experiencing of the greig process before the actual loss occurs, like if you've been expecting someone close to die for a long time and have gone through all the stages, but then the hang on for a long time
Term
Resolution
Definition
Length of the grief process is individual! May last weeks to years. Resolution of grief occurs when the client accepts both the pleasures and the disappointments of the association
Term
3 maladaptive grief responses
Definition
prolonged response, delayed/inhibited response, distorted response
Term
Axis I
Definition
Focus of clinical attention. Includes all mental disorders EXCEPT personality disorders and mental retardation
Term
Axis II
Definition
Personality disorders and mental retardation
Term
Axis III
Definition
General medical conditions
Term
Axis IV: Psychosocial and environmental problems
Definition
Problems that may effect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis on axis I and II.
Term
Axis V
Definition
GAF scale measurement
Term
Hospitalized patient's are likely to have a GAF score of what or below?
Definition
in the 60s or below
Term
Which axis would unemployment fall under?
Definition
Axis IV. Unemployment may make treatment for metal disorders more difficult.
Term
What happens in personality development that is a problem in psych?
Definition
Individuals may become fixed in a certain stage and remain developmentally delayed
Term
According to the DSM-IV-TR, when do personality disorders occur?
Definition
When personality traits become inflexible, maladaptive, causing either significant functional impairment or subjective distress
Term
According to Freud, when was the basic character formed? What were the 3 major components of personality?
Definition
Age 5. Id (desire), Ego (rational), Superego (parent, controlling, protection)
Term
If an individual is obese as an adult, Freud may have thought this was the developmental cause
Definition
Weren't fed when hungry as a baby- undeveloped oral stage.
Term
A person who has control issues may have been underdeveloped during which one of Freud's stages?
Definition
Anal stage, 18 months-3 years
Term
Stage which child identifies with parent of the same sex
Definition
Phallic stage. 3-6 yrs
Term
Stage when child identifies with peers of the SAME sex
Definition
Latency stage 6-12 years
Term
Stage when child identifies with peers of the OPPOSITE sex. What might poor development during this phase cause?
Definition
Genital stage. May cause problems with commitment, intimate relationships
Term
Name Erikson's 8 stages
Definition
Trust/Mistrust 0-18 mo
Autonomy/Shame and doubt 18mo-3yrs
Initiative/guilt 3-6yrs
Industry/Inferiority 6-12yrs
Identity/role confusion 12-20 yrs
Intimacy/isolation 20-30yrs
Generativity/Stagnation 30-65yrs
Ego/Despair 65-death
Term
Important facts about Peplau
Definition
-correlation between personality development in childhood and stages of progression of illness
-Believes nurse can facilitate client learning that was not achieved in earlier experiences
Term
Peplau's stages
Definition
I: Infant- learning to count on others
II: Toddler- Learning to delay satisfaction
III: Early Childhood- Identifying self
IV: Late Childhood- Developing skills in participation. Compromies, compete, and cooperate.
Term
Six roles of the nurse (peplau)
Definition
Resource person
Counseler
Teacher
Leader
Technical Expert
Surrogate
Term
Afferent neurons
Definition
From peripheral receptor (skin) to CNS
Term
Efferent neuron
Definition
From CNS to peripheral effector (muscle)
Term
Excitatory response
Definition
Neurotransmitter moves across a synapse and CAUSES another electrical response
Term
Inhibitory response
Definition
Neurotransmitter moves across a synapse and does NOT cause another response
Term
Neurotransmitter that controls movement, cognition and emotion

Low levels in Parkinson's disease and depression

High levels in Schizophrenia and mania
Definition
Dopamine
Term
How do antipsychotic medications work?
Definition
Block dopamine receptors and reduce dopamine production
Term
Neurotransmitter that involves control of food intake, sleep and arousal, temperature regulation, pain, sexual and emotional behavior
High levels in schizophrenia and anxiety
Low levels in depression
Definition
Serotonin
Term
Neurotransmitter involved in sleep, arousal, pain perception, movement, memory
Disorders of behavior and memory
Low levels in alzheimers and huntingtons
High levels in depression
Definition
Acetylcholine
Term
Neurotransmitter involved in attention, learning, memory, sleep and wakefulness and mood
Increased in anxiety, mania, schizophrenia
Decreased in memory loss, social withdrawal, depression
Definition
Norepinephrine
Term
Which three neurotransmitters are involved in sleep and wakefulness?
Definition
Serotonin, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine
Term
Moral behavior
Definition
Conduct that results from serious critical thinking about how individuals ought to treat others
Term
Values
Definition
ideals or concepts that give meaning to the individual's life
Term
Values clarification
Definition
process of self-exploration through which individuals identify and rank their own personal values
Term
Right
Definition
A valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing both freedom from government interference or discriminatory treatment and entitlement to a benefit or service
Term
*Absolute right
Definition
When there is no restriction whatsoever on the individual's entitlement (right to refuse treatment)
Term
*Legal right
Definition
A right on which the society has agreed and formalized into law
Term
Ethical theory that promotes actions based on the end results that produce the most good (happiness) for the most people
Definition
Utilitarianism
Term
This theory suggests that decisions and actions are bound by a sense of duty. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Definition
Kantianism
Term
Do good and avoid evil; evil acts are never condoned, even if they are intended to advance the nobelist of ends
Definition
Natural law theory
Term
Decisions are based on what is best for the individual making the decision
Definition
Ethical egoism
Term
Ethical dilemmas
Definition
when moral appeals can be made for taking either of two opposing courses of action

TAKING NO ACTION IS AN ACTION TAKEN
Term
Autonomy
Definition
persons are autonomous moral agents whose right to determine their destiny should be respected
Term
Beneficence
Definition
to promote the good of others
Term
Nonmaleficence
Definition
to do no harm
Term
Veracity
Definition
Always be truthful (always be truthful about side effects of medications, when the patient asks)
Term
5 steps in the model for making ethical decisions
Definition
Assessment
Problem identification
Plan
Implementation
Evaluation
Term
Three criteria that must be met to force medication
Definition

Hospital Association Bill of Rights

 

1. Behavior dangerous to self or others 2. Medication must have reasonable chance of working  3. Client judged to be incompetent to decide

Term
According to the Hospital Association Bill of Rights, the patient has which two rights?
Definition
Right to refuse medication

Right to least restrictive treatment available
Term
Order of treatment from least to most restrictive
Definition
1. Talk therapy
2. Medication
3. Mechanical restraints/seclusion room (used if patient is at risk for hurting self or others and not able to decelerate behavior through talking or medication)
Term
Any restriction to a client's rights must be made by one of two types of orders
Definition
Court order

Physician's order
Term
Any restriction to a client's rights must be made by one of two types of orders
Definition
Court order

Physician's order
Term
What are some examples of restrictions to client rights that may be made with a doctor or court order?
Definition
suicidal client may not have belt, shoelaces or scissors
Aggressive client may have visitor restrictions
Client making threatening phone calls may be permitted only supervised calls
Term
True or false: in a life threatening event, medical information may be released without consent
Definition
True. This is the only instance.
Term
Patient bill of rights
Definition
Patient has the right refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the consequences of doing so.
Term
Who has the right to refuse treatment of a 12 year old?
Definition
Only the parents until 18yrs. The child must take medication, even if they do not want to.
Term
What is therapeutic privilege?
Definition
Witholding of information when knowledge may cause severe psychological harm (mother murders children in psychotic episode and is unaware of what she has done, this information may be withheld until she is stabilized)
Term
Prior to using restraints, these three tools must be utilized.
Definition
1. Talk down (verbal intervention)
2. Change of environment (walk client to quiet area)
3. Show of force
Term
Does the client have the right to freedom from restraint or seclusion if the situation is considered an emergency?
Definition
No
Term
Restraint
Definition
direct application of physical force to a person without their permission. May be human, mechanical, or chemical
Term
Human restraint
Definition
Physically touch and control the patient or move them to seclusion
Term
Mechanical restraint
Definition
Devices fastened to bed frame to limit physical agression
Term
Chemical restraint
Definition
Behavior controlling medication (Haldol)
Term
What is the goal of restraints?
Definition
To allow the patient to regain control of themselves. NEVER as punishment.
Term
In what situation may restraints be used without an order? How long does the nurse have to obtain a verbal or written order after instituting restraints?
Definition
In an emergency. One hour.
Term
Orders for restraints and seclusion must be re-issued ever ___ hours for adults
Definition
4 hours for adults
Term
Orders for restraints and seclusion must be re-issued ever ___ hours for ages 9-17
Definition
Q2H
Term
Orders for restraints and seclusion must be re-issued every ___ hours for children 8 and younger
Definition
Q1H
Term
An in-person evaluation must be made by an MD within___ hours of initiating a order for restraints in adults
Definition
within 4 hours
Term
An in-person evaluation must be made by an MD withing ___ hours of initiating a order for restraints in those 17 and younger
Definition
2 hours
Term
In an emergent situation, a nurse restrains a 22 year old patient at 9:00 am. By what time must the nurse obtain an MD order for the restraint? When does the MD need to make an in person evaluation? At what time does the order need to be re-issued?
Definition
Order by 10 am.
First in person evaluation by 2:00pm (if order is obtained at 10:00am- 4 hours after order is issued), in person evaluations Q8H thereafter.
Order re-issued by 2:00pm (if order received at 10am) and q4H thereafter
Term
A client in restraints muse be observed AT LEAST ___? What are we assessing for?
Definition
At least Q10-15 min. Assessing for circulation, respiration, hydration and nutrition, elimination.
Term
What must the staff inform the restrained patient of?
Definition
The criteria that will be used to determine when to decrease or end the use of the restraints.
Term
What portion of clients are voluntarily committed?
Definition
2/3
Term
What is the criteria for involuntary commitment?
Definition
Client is a danger to themselves or others. They may be committed until they no longer pose a danger.
Term
There are 4 types of involuntary commitment. What are they?
Definition
Emergency, mentally ill in need of treatment, involuntary outpatient, gravely disabled client.
Term
Emergency commitment
Definition
Client is a danger
Client is detained for 48-72 hours until hearing is held
If client refuses treatment, court may order additional commitment-- usually 7-21 days
Term
Mentally ill person in need of treatment
Definition
admitted involuntarily
-Defined by state as mentally ill
-Admitted for observation and treatment
-Unable to make informed decisions because of illness
Because of illness, cannot perform basic personal needs necessary for heath and safety
Term
Involuntary out patient commitment
Definition
Usually substance abuse
-court ordered
likelihood that client will deteriorate without treatment and require inpatient admission
-severe mental illness limits client's awareness and increases risk of jailed or violent behavior
-individualized treatment plan that is likely to be effective
Term
Gravely disabled client
Definition
-unable to care for personal needs due to severe mental illness
-danger of serious physical harm due to inability to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and personal safety
-unable to make use of resources
-a guardian or conservator is appointed by the court to manage person or estate
Term
negligence vs malpractice
Definition
Negligence is failure to exercise reasonable standard of care that a prudent person would in a similar situation

malpractice is negligence by a professional

nursing malpractice includes failure to conform to the required standard of care, actual injury, and a connection between the nurse's conduct and patient's injury
Term
False imprisonment
Definition
deliberate and unauthorized confinement of a person using verbal or physical means

restraining anyone who has been admitted to hospital voluntarily

if voluntary admit declines to point restraint or seclusion is needed, court intervention determines competence and involuntary commitment is required
Term
In determining an empathetic response as opposed to a sympathetic response, what is the goal of the interaction?
Definition
The goals is to get the patient to reflect back, talk more about themselves and their feelings.
Term
4 phases of relationship development
Definition
pre-interaction
orientation (introductory) phase
working phase
termination phase
Term
Pre-interaction phase
Definition
obtain info about client from chart, significant others or health care team
examine one's own feelings, fears and anxieties about working with a particular client
Term
Orientation (introductory phase)
Definition
Create environment for trust and rapport
Establish contract for intervention
Gather assessment data
Identify client's strengths and weaknesses
*Nursing dx
set goals
Develop realistic plan
Explore feelings of both client and nurse
Term
Working phase
Definition
maintain trust/rapport Promote client's insight and perception of reality Use problem-solving model to work toward achieving goals Avoid: transference and counter transference
Term
What is transference? During which phase might it occur?
Definition
Client unconsciously displaces to the nurse feelings formed toward a person from their past.

Working phase.
Term
What is counter-transference? When might it occur?
Definition
Nurse has an emotional response to the client (over-identifies, develops personal relationship, tries to rescue, feels angry toward client)

Working phase
Term
Termination phase
Definition
therapeutic conclusion of relationship. Occurs when: Progress has been made toward goals, plan for action for coping has been established, feelings about termination of the relationship are recognized.
Term
What are some pre-existing conditions that may be present in therapeutic relationship?
Definition
Values, attitudes, beliefs
Culture, religion
Social status
Gender
Age/developmental level
Environmental aspects
Term
Intimate distance
Definition
closest distance that individuals allow between themselves and others
Term
Personal distance
Definition
distance for interactions that are personal in nature such as close conversation with friends
Term
social distance
Definition
distance for conversation with strangers/acquaintances
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