Psychiatric Nursing Definitions Compilation
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What is the fundamental goal of psychiatric nursing according to the American Nurses Association?

  • To promote mental health and prevent mental illness
  • To find meaning in the experience of mental illness and suffering
  • To help patients accept themselves and improve their relationships (correct)
  • To learn to function independently on a realistic basis

    • According to Travelbee, what is the role of the professional nurse practitioner in psychiatric nursing?

  • To help patients accept themselves and function independently
  • To promote mental health and prevent mental illness
  • To improve relationships with other people and find meaning in experiences
  • To assist individuals, families, or communities in coping with mental illness (correct)

    • What was the common belief about mental illness in ancient times?

  • Those with mental disorders were viewed as divine and worshipped
  • Mental illness indicated displeasure of the Gods
  • It was thought to be a punishment for sins and wrongdoings (correct)
  • Any sickness was a sign of divine punishment

    • How were individuals with mental disorders viewed in ancient times?

    <p>As being divine and demonic based on their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the American Nurses Association, what is the specialized field of psychiatric nursing employing?

    <p>Human behavior as a science and use of self as an art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 fundamental goals of psychiatric nursing according to the learning material compilation?

    <p>To help patients accept themselves, improve relationships, and function independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who attempted to relate mental disorders to physical disorders and developed the theory of the 4 humors controlling emotions?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the period of early Christian beliefs and superstitions, how were mentally ill individuals viewed?

    <p>As possessed by evil spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concept formulated by Phillippe Pinel regarding the treatment of the mentally ill?

    <p>Moral treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a significant role in opening 32 state hospitals that offered asylum to the mentally ill by removing chains?

    <p>Dorothea Dix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative connotation did the phrase 'insane asylum' develop during the period of enlightenment and creation of mental institutions?

    <p>Leading to stigmatization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Dorothea Dix's crusade in reforming the treatment of the mentally ill?

    <p>Removing chains and offering asylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle believe caused mental disorders?

    <p>Imbalances in the 4 humors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Renaissance period, how were more dangerous lunatics treated?

    <p>Thrown in prison, chained, and starved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Phillippe Pinel's concept of ASYLUM?

    <p>Safe refuge for mentally ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

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