NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules 1-3 2022.
What is the role of the nurse during ect?
Often during the pre-op and post-op phases. Complete
... [Show More] assessment should be completed before the client goes back
to the procedure, including medication reconciliation and a signed consent form. Places the iv, gives pre procedure
medications, takes vitals before and after procedure. After procedure : placing the patient on the side, orient the
client, describe what happened, allow the patient to have therapeutic communication based on their feelings,
assisting them as needed until fully awake.
24. What will actually happen during the ect procedure?
When in the treatment room, the nurse will help position the patient while the crna gives the patient a short acting
anesthetic and medication to induce the seizure.a bp cuff, pulse ox and oxygen may be given as needed and a bite
block and electrodes to monitor ekg.once asleep, the provider will decide how much electricity the client will get and
will shock the client and monitor for any changes, the crna will wake the patient up when finished, all people in the
room will monitor for adverse reactions.
25. Name medications that may be given during ect
Atropine sulfate, succinylcholine, sedative medication and medication to help client relax.
26. What is trans-cranial magnetic stimulation?
A noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulsations to stimulate the cerebral cortex of the brain for those with
depression who have not been responsive to medications.
27. What is vagus nerve stimulation?
Provides electrical stimulation through the vagus nerve of the brain through a surgically implanted device to increase
neurotransmitter levels to treat depression resistant to other methods of treatment and medication.
28. Which system is responsible for how the body changes with stress?
Fight or flight system- everyone will react differently
29. Explain what stress is.
Maladaptive responses to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings and
behaviors that are incongruent with the local and cultural norms, and interfere with the individual, social,
occupational and physical functioning.
30. Which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
Alturism and sublimation
31. Give the role of psychiatric nurse
Maladaptive responses to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings and
behaviors that are incongruent with the local and cultural norms, and interfere with the individual, social,
occupational and physical functioning.
32. Explain the role of eeg and ekg with ect
This allows for cardiac monitoring, and also observation of brain activity (seizure activity in the brain).
NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules 1-3
33. What is the role of the stranger
First interaction with the nurse and treating the patient with respect.
34. What is the role of the resource person
Will give answers in a way the patient can understand based on their healthcare information.
35. What is the role of the teacher
The nurse identifies learning needs and information related to the patients healthcare.
36. What is the role of the leader
Encourages both the nurse and the patient to have a democratic relationship and be active in the plan of care.
37. What is the role of the surrogate
The patient may see the nurse as a mother figure, sibling, or another nurse in the past where the situation may
generate feelings similar to ones felt in the past.
38. What is the role of the technical expert
Understands technical devices and clinical interventions needed for the best interest of the patient.
39. What is the role of the counselor
The nurse uses interpersonal techniques to assist patients in adapting with changes in life experiences and to help
them understand what they are going through in the present situation.
40. Which of the roles of nurse are most apparent in psychiatric nursing and why
Counselor- they must have skills developed to provide helpful individual, group, or family therapy. The staff nurse
should have general knowledge of basic counseling techniques and to have a therapeutic or helping relationshi
41. Explain altruism
Dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
42. Give example of altruism
It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
43. Explain compensation
Covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
44. Give example of compensation
Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
45. Explain denial
Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
46. Give an example of denial
A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to acknowledge she has a problem [Show Less]