What is the definition of mental health - ANS-A state of wellbeing in which the individual
is able to make contribution to society, realize their
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productively.
What are attributes of a mentally healthy person - ANS-Rational thinking, effective
coping skills, resiliency, self-control, self-awareness, self-care, meaningful relationships,
communication skills, positive self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual satisfaction,
happiness and joy.
What is the definition of mental illness - ANS-All mental disorders w/ definable
diagnoses. Manifested in significant dysfunction that my be related to developmental,
biological, of psychological disturbances in cognition/functioning.
What are some signs/symptoms of mental illness. - ANS-Impaired cognition, behavioral
alterations, and emotional changes like not being able to cope with life stressors.
What is epidemiology and what are three levels of study? - ANS-The quantitative study
of the distribution of mental disorders in human populations.
1. Studies of natural history or what happens if there is not treatment
2. Studies of Diagnostic screening tests
3. Observational and experimental studies of interventions used to treat pt.
What is the continuum of mental health? - ANS-Health and wellbeing=Occasional stress
to mild distress. (No impairment)
Emotional problems or concerns= Mild to moderate distress (Mild or temporary
impairment)
Illness= Marked distress (Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment)
What are the differences between a basic level nurse and advanced level nurse in
psych? - ANS-Basic level is simply a BSN-RN that is certified to work in a hospital. An
advanced level has their masters or doctorate and are qualified to engage in
psychotherapy (individual or group), can prescribe, and diagnose depending on the
state.
What is the difference between the DSM-IV-TR and a Nursing diagnosis - ANS-The
DSM classifies disorders based on symptoms and does not take culture into
consideration. Nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgement of the person as a whole that
serves as a base for interventions.
What is an NOC? - ANS-Is a comprehensive source of standard outcomes in nursing. It
has measuring scales, and definitions that can be used to determine if an intervention is
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