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Who is Alzheimer's disease named after?
Who is Alzheimer's disease named after?
What is the correct term for the psychological defense mechanism in which an individual avoids memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with a traumatic event?
What is the correct term for the psychological defense mechanism in which an individual avoids memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with a traumatic event?
What type of abuse is Kate experiencing if her partner pressures her to have unprotected sex and refuses to use contraception?
What type of abuse is Kate experiencing if her partner pressures her to have unprotected sex and refuses to use contraception?
What are the three main areas of disturbance in Anorexia Nervosa?
What are the three main areas of disturbance in Anorexia Nervosa?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
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What is the primary goal of reproductive coercion?
What is the primary goal of reproductive coercion?
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What is the term for the avoidance of memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with a traumatic event?
What is the term for the avoidance of memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with a traumatic event?
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What is the term for the refusal to acknowledge a traumatic event or its impact on one's life?
What is the term for the refusal to acknowledge a traumatic event or its impact on one's life?
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What is the primary role of the nurse in managing violence in psychiatric settings?
What is the primary role of the nurse in managing violence in psychiatric settings?
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What is mentalization, as it relates to personality disorders?
What is mentalization, as it relates to personality disorders?
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A patient tells the nurse, 'I feel so hopeless and worthless.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A patient tells the nurse, 'I feel so hopeless and worthless.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?
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What term describes the phenomenon in which a victim of abuse minimizes or denies the severity of the abuse they have experienced?
What term describes the phenomenon in which a victim of abuse minimizes or denies the severity of the abuse they have experienced?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the nurse in managing violence in psychiatric settings?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the nurse in managing violence in psychiatric settings?
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What is the goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric settings?
What is the goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric settings?
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Which of the following is an example of a de-escalation technique?
Which of the following is an example of a de-escalation technique?
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What is the primary goal of mentalization in patients with personality disorders?
What is the primary goal of mentalization in patients with personality disorders?
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Study Notes
Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's disease was named after Alois Alzheimer.
Anorexia Nervosa
- The three main areas of disturbance in Anorexia Nervosa are disturbance of body image, interoceptive disturbance, and disturbance in self-esteem.
Abuse
- Reproductive coercion is a type of abuse where an individual pressures their partner to have unprotected sex and refuses to use contraception.
- Reproductive coercion can involve threats to leave the partner if they don't comply and controlling access to birth control.
Psychological Defense Mechanisms
- Dissociation is a psychological defense mechanism in which an individual avoids memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with a traumatic event.
Managing Violence in Psychiatric Settings
- The nurse's primary responsibility in managing violence is to prioritize de-escalation techniques and use of verbal interventions.
Mentalization
- Mentalization is the ability to reflect on one's own state of mind and others, and is related to personality disorders.
Therapeutic Communication
- A therapeutic response to a patient expressing feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness is to acknowledge their emotions and encourage them to talk about it, such as "I can see you're feeling really down. Take a seat and let's talk about it."
Minimization
- Minimization is the phenomenon in which a victim of abuse minimizes or denies the severity of the abuse they have experienced.
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Test your knowledge about Alzheimer's disease, its history, and its discoveries. Take this quiz to learn more about this neurological disorder.
