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| People perceive very strong messages from nonverbal communication pattens, what are some of the "Nonverbal Communication pattens"? |
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Eye contact
personal space
touch
facial expression/gestures
page 103 Table 7-3 |
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| what is "Cultural Imposition"? |
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Definition
| It occurs when a member of one culture forces a member of another culture to adhere to the certain cultural norms. |
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Term
| Which wway of sitting during an interview is most neutral and acceptable ot people of most cultures? |
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Definition
| Feet on the floor and uppr body leaning slightly forward toward the client. |
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Term
| Define an "Intentional Tort" and give an example of it. |
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Definition
this is a voluntary act performed with the intent to bring about a physical consequence.
Assault
Battery (giving a medication over a patient's objection).
False Imprisonment |
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Term
| When should a nurse consider for involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment for a client who is? |
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Definition
| threatens to harm himself and others |
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Term
| What is the "Nurse's" responsibility when a client tells her/him he plans on killing his mother-in-law when he is discharged? |
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Definition
The nurse's responsibility is to:
-Doucment the information in the client's chart.
-report it to the physician and the team. |
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Term
| According to the "Life-Changing Events Questionnaire" what are some events that present some"negitive" responses to stress? |
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Definition
-Illness longer than a week
-New job
-Change in living conditions
-Marriage
-Divorce
-Death of a family member
Decreased imcome
Pages 202-203 Table 12-2 |
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| What are some " Cognitive Approaches" to reduce stress? |
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Definition
-Journal writing
-Priority restructuring
-Congitive reframing
-Humor
-Assertiveness training
Pages 206-208 |
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Term
| What is the " Initial Alarm Reaction to Stress: Fight or Flight? |
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Definition
-threat to surive message
-the threat messaage goes to the hypothalamus which communicates with the pituitary gland
-Acetylcholine is released and activates hormones for the adrenal medulla
-Adrenaline,noradrenaline, and other catecholamines enter the bloodstream
-The heart rate and blood pressure increase , airway dilate, and the liver releases glucose for fuel. |
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| What are some " Behavioral " approaches to reduce stress? |
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Definition
-Benson's relaxation techniques
-Meditation
-Guided imagery
-Breathing exercises
-Biofeedback |
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