Rasmussen Mental Health Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Becks Triad - ANSWER-Three automatic negative thoughts that are responsible for the development of depression: 1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything well; everyone else seems smarter." 2. A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up. Look around, poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every place you look." 3. The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self) will continue: "It doesn'...

In times of stress the sympathetic nervous system assumes control and sends signals to the adrenal glands, releasing epinephrine (adrenaline). The circulating adrenaline causes these expected effects: Increases heart rate Increases respiration rate Increases blood pressure Increases blood flow to skeletal muscles Increases muscle tension Apprehension Unhappiness or sorrow Decreased appetite Increased metabolism and glucose use Depressed immune system Prolonged stress - ANSWER-Mala...

Somatoform disorder Highest Priority - ANSWER-Often undergo unnecessary surgeries, invasive diagnostic procedures, and drug trials, all of which can be life-threatening. Somatoform Disorder Secondary Gains - ANSWER-Somatization may be used for secondary gains such as attention and decreased responsibilities. Hypochondriasis or Illness Anxiety Disorder Definition - ANSWER-Preoccupied with having or eventually developing a serious illness. May or may not present with somatic symptoms,...

What are examples of manipulation? - ANSWER-- Arguing or begging. - Flattery or seductiveness. - Instilling guilt, clinging. - Constantly seeking attention. - Pitting one person, staff, or group against another. - Frequently disregarding the rules. - Constant engagement in power struggles. - Angry, demanding behaviors. What are physical complications from anorexia nervosa? - ANSWER-- Bradycardia - Cardiac murmurs - Sudden cardiac arrest - Electrolyte imbalance - Increased choleste...

The concept of culture is most often considered with racial or ethnic minority groups. However, the concept of culture also includes sexual orientation, age groups, physical abilities or disabilities, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status. FREUD'S PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY - ANSWER-Chapter 3 Id - ANSWER-The primitive, PLEASURE-seeking part (according to Freud, predominantly sexual pleasure) of our personalities that lurks in the unconscious mind. The IMPULSIVE part of our psyche which ...

Ego - ANSWER--regulates the id, more REALISTIC, still seeks pleasure but makes more socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with problem solving. -RATIONALIZATION of the id Superego - ANSWER--it is the problem solver reality tester it is of the conscious, and has morals -sense of right and wrong -greatly influenced by our right and wrong. Trust Vs mistrust - ANSWER-age birth to 1.5 years task-basic sense of trust and physical feeling of comfort decreases fear autonomy...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - ANSWER-Combines both behavioral and cognitive theory and seeks to modify negative thoughts that lead to dysfunctional emotions and actions. This is useful for those patients who feel incompetent, abandoned, evil or vulnerable. Example: "Matt had a car accident. He now refuses to drive and says, "I shouldn't be allowed on the road". (This is distorted thinking and rationalization of his car accident). Milieu Therapy - ANSWER-Creating a SAFE, structured inp...

Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Questions And Answers Graded A+ A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: time sensitive measurable term attainable for client The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal supplements? sertraline (SSRI) A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings cry and the chil...

rasmussen mental health exam 1, With Complete Solution. Id acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of the unconscious mind ego regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but makes more socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with problem solving superego it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the conscious, and has morals maslows hierarchy of needs cannot be on a level higher than a level that you have not completed Trust vs mi...

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