Caregivers Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for clients with mental health disorders! Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe the treatment of clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviors. Ideal for LPN/LVNs and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of issues and principles, therapeutic interventions, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and specific psychological and psychosocial conditions...

Question:- Meningitis and infants {{Correct Ans- Alterations in temperature, vomiting seizures and nuchal rigidity Question:- Heart Failure what action should the nurse initially take {{Correct Ans- Breath sounds Question:- EMTALA states that {{Correct Ans- Clients should be stable before they can be discharged. Prohibits refusing to care for clients who are uninsured. Question:- How to prevent vasovagal response {{Correct Ans- Avoid bearing down, use an arm reacher to gra...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1. Thriving in Old Age 1.What Does it Mean to Age Successfully? 2.Mid-range Theory of Successful Aging 3.Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives 4.Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Old 5.An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness 6.Engaging Older Adults as Partners in Their Care Unit 2. Optimizing Physical Health & Functioning 7.Health Priorities for the Older Adult 8.Challenges to Physical Health 9.Assessing the Older Adult: What'...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION whats the interventions RN can due to help w/ family of shock pt? Answer: keep informed encourage fam to stay w pt Allowing family presence in the critical care areas of the hospital enhances the family role and builds trust in the caregivers QUESTION how can an RN help w family cope w sudden death of pt Answer: - quiet ...

5) A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients room c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methylphenidate 6) A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first. a. Initiate r...

Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - ANSWER Gout Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you explain that: - ANSWER b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it heals The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer? - ...

Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate fo...

What is TF-CBT? - An evidence-based, conjoint child and parent/caregiver psychotherapy model for children and adolescents who are experiencing clinically significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events they have experienced. How long is the treatment? - Relatively brief (typically 12-20 sessions) What modalities is it based off of? - Cognitive, family therapy, behavior, and humanistic principles. What are the 3 general goals? - To enable children + their ...

Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. - ANSWER -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. -Positive messages, show desire to help. -REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. -Confidence and Self-Esteem -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should no...