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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle believe caused mental disorders?

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

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

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

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