Mental Health Nursing Quiz

Information gathered directly from the patient about how they are feeling, such as pain, fatigue, or dizziness. It cannot be measured directly and depends on the patient's communication.

Observable or measurable data about a patient's health, such as a high temperature, swelling, or abnormal heart rhythm. It can be gathered through assessments or diagnostic tools.

A detailed record of a patient's health history including current problems, past medical conditions, family history, social habits (e.g., smoking), and a review of systems. It helps guide care by understanding the patient's baseline health and risk factors.

An assessment of how a patient's health affects their ability to perform everyday activities, such as walking, cooking, bathing, and dressing. It helps understand the impact of illness on daily life.

Respecting and incorporating a patient's cultural beliefs and practices into their care. This includes understanding dietary preferences, spiritual beliefs, and the patient's views on medical treatments. This builds trust and helps ensure patients adhere to care plans.

Factors outside of healthcare that impact a person's health, including socioeconomic status, housing, education, access to transportation, and exposure to violence. Identifying these barriers helps address inequalities in care and improve patient outcomes.

Recognizing patterns in patient data to determine if findings are normal for the situation or indicate potential problems. For example, a high heart rate during exercise may be normal, but a high heart rate during rest could signify a medical issue.

Identifying warning signs that suggest a patient's condition is worsening, such as changes in mental status, vital signs, or appearance of new symptoms. This prompts immediate action to address potential deterioration.

A type of communication used in healthcare to build trust, gather information, and create a safe space for patients.

A communication technique that uses silence, acceptance, and other methods to understand and support patients.

Taking a patient's temperature with a thermometer placed under the armpit, often used for children.

Taking a patient's temperature with a thermometer inserted into the rectum, used sparingly due to potential risks and discomfort.

The number of times a person's heart beats per minute, a vital sign reflecting heart health.

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, another vital sign reflecting respiratory function.

A communication technique that can hinder rapport and understanding, such as giving false reassurance or making judgments.

A set of vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, used to assess a patient's overall health.

Auscultating heart sounds (S1, S2, S3, S4) and identifying murmurs.

Aortic, pulmonic, Erb's point, tricuspid, mitral.

Palpating and listening to the heart at the 5th intercostal space, left of the sternum, for 1 minute to determine rate and regularity.

A crackling sound heard on auscultation of the chest, often due to fluid or mucus in the airways.

A low-pitched, rumbling sound heard on auscultation of the chest, often due to airway constriction.

Percussing the abdomen to distinguish between bone (flat), solid organs (dull), and air-filled structures (tympany).

Assessing the color, sensation, mobility, and perfusion of the extremities, focusing on areas distal to any injury.

Assessing the skin for changes like pallor, cyanosis, jaundice, or rubor, indicating systemic issues.

A state where the body's tissues and organs aren't getting enough blood flow due to low blood volume.

A collection of signs indicating increased pressure within the skull, potentially caused by brain swelling or bleeding.

A defense mechanism where someone avoids accepting reality or acknowledging uncomfortable feelings.

A defense mechanism where someone redirects negative emotions to a less threatening person or object.

A defense mechanism where someone creates logical explanations for their actions to avoid facing uncomfortable feelings.

A defense mechanism where someone consciously pushes away unpleasant thoughts or memories.

A defense mechanism where someone unconsciously pushes away unpleasant thoughts or memories.

A serious disorder that involves disturbances in thought processes like delusions and hallucinations. Individuals experiencing schizophrenia often have difficulty connecting with reality.

A type of depression characterized by frequent episodes of intense, low mood. These episodes are often severe and disruptive to daily life.

A chronic form of depression, characterized by persistent low mood and other symptoms. Typically, symptoms are less severe than MDD but are present for a longer period.

A mental health condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression. During manic episodes, individuals experience high energy, impulsivity, and impaired judgment.

A mental health condition where individuals are preoccupied with perceived flaws or defects in their appearance. This preoccupation often leads to avoidance of social situations and repetitive behaviors like mirror checking.

A state of acute confusion with a sudden onset. This can be caused by various factors, such as medication side effects, infections, or injuries.

A chronic and progressive condition that causes a decline in cognitive abilities, such as memory, language, and judgment. It is not reversible and typically worsens over time.

An anxiety disorder that involves chronic and excessive worry. Individuals with GAD often struggle to control their worries, which can interfere with daily life.

The period of fetal development (2-8 weeks) when organs are forming and the fetus is most vulnerable to teratogens. This is a crucial time as exposure to harmful substances (like alcohol or certain medications) can lead to birth defects.

Substances that can cause birth defects in a developing fetus. They can be drugs, alcohol, infections, or environmental factors.

Fetal circulation involves blood flow bypassing the lungs. The three shunts involved are the ductus arteriosus (connects the aorta and pulmonary artery), ductus venosus (connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava), and foramen ovale (opening between the atria).

A method of calculating the expected due date using the first day of the woman's last menstrual period (LMP). It involves subtracting 3 months, adding 7 days, and adjusting the year if needed.

A system used to document a woman's obstetrical history. It includes: Gravida (total pregnancies), Term births (babies born at 37 weeks or more), Preterm births (babies born between 20-36 weeks), Abortions (pregnancies ending before 20 weeks), and Living children.

Fetal heart rate monitoring is used to assess the baby's wellbeing during pregnancy. A normal fetal heart rate is between 110-160 beats per minute.

A test used to assess fetal wellbeing by monitoring the baby's heart rate in response to its own movements.

A test used to assess fetal wellbeing during labor by giving the mother a contraction to see how the baby's heart rate responds.