Week 2 - test 1 Flashcards
(125 cards)
A life magazine expose in 1946 revealed what?
similarities between Nazi concentration camps and mental health hospitals in the U.S.
In 1954 _____________ was found to decrease many symptoms of psychosis
chlorpromazine
A massive number of clients were discharged in a mass exodus called ________________
deinstitutionalization
Deinstitutionalization was a result of:
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- the fall of the eugenics movement
- public criticism of mental hospitals
- states’ desire to reduce costs
- Development of psychiatric drugs
_____________ units receive clients that are very ill and must discharge them before they are completely recovered
inpatient hospital
Inpatient hospitals limited length of stay has led to the _______________ phenomenon
revolving door
During hospitalization, treatment focuses on __________ therapy, __________ therapy and _____________ management
milieu, talk/group, medication
partial hospitalization allows clients to?
get treatment during the day and go home afterward
Partial hospitalization is a good bridge to help clients after ____________ from an _________ stay
discharge, inpatient
____________ residential treatment setting facilitate a clients _________ needs and various other needs
community, basic
group homes, supervised apartments and adult foster care are example of ________ settings
residential
therapeutic environment is also called ________ ________
milieu therapy
A therapeutic milieu includes:
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- basic physiological needs are met
- space is provided for privacy and socializing
- clients are given responsibilities
- clients participate in decision making as much as possible
- clients have a structured schedule of activities that are tailored to their needs.
- community and family are included as much as possible
Milieu therapy is difficult to implement today because:
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- the average length of hospitalization is much shorter (2-3 days)
- biologically- based treatment (meds) is the primary focus
Maslow’s basic fundamental level require _____________ needs, and _________
physiological, safety
Managing the milieu requires:
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- safety first
- ongoing assessments
- orienting clients
- setting limits
- promoting autonomy
- teaching
- promoting the development of interpersonal skills
- reality orientation
- collaboration
milieu: the regular assessment of each clients physical and mental health, and proactively addressing issues is?
ongoing assessment
milieu: orientation of the physical environment, prohibited items, the schedule of activities, rules and expectations is?
orienting clients
milieu: using a calm matter of fact tone, clear understandable terminology, explaining consequences of unacceptable behavior, ensuring consistency among staff is considered?
setting limits
milieu: independent functioning such as lining up for meds at the appropriate times, care for own hygiene needs, and participating in treatment team meeting is considered?
promoting automony
milieu: informal and formal covering of topics such as diagnoses, meds side effects, importance of adhering to meds, coping skills is considered?
teaching
milieu: developing skills such as interaction skills, relationship skills, conflict resolution skills and health coping mechanisms is considered?
promoting the development of interpersonal skills
an effective nurse _________ the feelings of the client and help empower the client to effectively solve the problem
acknowledge
___________ therapy promotes interpersonal skill development
group