NUR 361 Test 2 Review: Childhood Disorders PDF

NUR 361 Psych Test 2 Review Childhood Disorders (8 questions) Assessment data ○ Appearance/behavior ○ Background ○ Social Skills Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ○ Assessment (signs and symptoms) Inattention- makes careless mistakes, difficulty concentrating on tasks, doesn’t seem to...

NUR 361 Psych Test 2 Review Childhood Disorders (8 questions) Assessment data ○ Appearance/behavior ○ Background ○ Social Skills Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ○ Assessment (signs and symptoms) Inattention- makes careless mistakes, difficulty concentrating on tasks, doesn’t seem to listen, does not follow instructions, difficulty organizing tasks, avoids tasks that require mental effort, easily distracted, forgetful Hyperactivity and Impulsivity- fidgets or squirms, cannot sit still/leaves seat, feeling restless, unable to engage in quiet activities, talks excessively, interrupts others, difficulty waiting ○ Nursing Interventions Provide physical outlets- physical activity, sports Safety promotion- safe environment, adequate supervision Patient and family education- medication adherence, monitor weight if taking medications ○ Medication management CNS stimulants Amphetamines- Dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine; Dextrostat), Methamphetamine (Desoxyn), Lisdexamfetamine Amphetamine MixturesDextroamphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall; Adderall XR) Methylphenidate- Ritalin; Ritalin-SR; Ritalin LA; Methylin; Methylin ER; Metadate ER; Metadate CD; Concerta; Daytrana Side effects- decreased appetite, weight loss Patient and family education- medication adherence, monitor weight Conduct Disorder (CD) ○ Assessment (signs and symptoms) Aggression to people and animals Destruction of property Deceitfulness or theft Serious violations of rules ○ Nursing Interventions Safety promotion- redirect violent behavior, limit setting Patient and family education- develop trust, safety ○ Treatment Behavior Therapy Classical conditioning- a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response which is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone Operant conditioning- a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior Family Therapy- therapy for children and adolescents must involve the entire family if problems are to be resolved. Group Therapy- provides children and adolescents with the opportunity to interact within an association of their peers.