Behavioral Emergencies Flashcards
(15 cards)
Behavior
what you see of a persons response to the environment
Behavior Crisis
p.855
or psychiatric emergency includes patients of all ages who exhibit agitated, violent or uncooperative behavior
chronic depression
p.855
a persistent feeling of sadness or despair
psychiatric emergency
p.855
pt show agitation or violence or become a threat to themselves or others
causes divided into 2 categories
organic(physical) & functional (psychological)
Organic brain syndrome
p.857
temp. or permanent dysfunction of the brain caused by a disturbance in the physical or physiologic functioning of the brain tissues
-causes include traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, alzheimer dementia or meningitis
AMS
Altered Mental Status
can arise from physiologic issue such as hypoglycemia, hypoxia, impaired cerebral blood flow, and hyper/hypothermia
-AMS may be an indicator of a psychiatric disorder such as bi-polar disease
Functional
p.857
-a disorder in physiological disorder that impairs the bodily function when the body seems to be structurally normal
-schizophrenia, anxiety conditions and depression
Acute Phychosis
-Def:state of delusion which a person is out of touch w/reality
s/s:
treatment:
Schizophrenia
p.863
def:
s/s
treatment
Excited Delirium
p.864
Def: agitation is a behavior characterized by restless and irregular physical activity
s/s: hyperactive,
treatment
Suicide
p.869
-most significant factor that contributes to depression.
-Anytime you encounter a emotionally depressed pt. you must consider the possibility of suicide
-look for risk factors
-interview the patient & ask questions
table 23-3
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
p.871
Management of PT
-AVPU
-SAMPLE History
-determine reason for pt behavior
-your assessment should consider 3 major areas as contributors
–>CNS problems
–>Hallucinogens or other drugs
–>significant life changes
-physica exam
-retrain pt if needed
