Exam I Study Guide
Types of Questions
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There will be mix and match
True, False
Fill-in-the blanks
Multiple choice
Select al that apply
Math questions
*In your textbook there are very helpful tables that summarizes a lot of information. It will be helpful
for you to review them.
Topics for Exam Content
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How were psych patients treated in the early days?
Staff attitude to various stages of a crisis based on observing the patient
Purpose of Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention
DSM-5 as diagnostic tool, names of psychiatric diagnoses
Stress, Nervous system and stress response, stress management
Techniques to deescalate a patient
Stages of the therapeutic relationship
Therapeutic Communication skills
Community mental health nursing; primary, secondary, tertiary care, case management,
homeless individuals
Part of the brain responsible for emotions; abstract thought, planning and organizing,
neurotransmitters involved in psychiatric disorders.
Cultural aspects of mental health care; how to care for different racial/ethnic groups; cultural
beliefs
Pharmacology: Medications by class; side effects/ syndromes, s/s of these side
effects/syndromes; issues with drug interactions, any issues with toxicity, s/s of toxicity
Side effects of medications based on Neurotransmitter effects
Foods patients should avoid with antidepressants
Group therapy, types, purposes, phases of group development, members role, role of nurse,
Milieu therapy
Legal issues: Ethical issues, patient rights, HIPPA, Baker Act Laws, who can Backer Act a patient,
Marchman Act
Steps of the mental status assessment and examples of each; know the correct terminology when
describing/documenting assessment findings.