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If a home health nurse visits a client with Schizophrenia in their home to give them a monthly injection, what type of prevention is that considered in public health?

Tertiary prevention.

If a client is admitted to the psych unit, what type of prevention is that considered in public health?

Secondary prevention.

Offering a class to first-time parents is what type of prevention?

Primary prevention (focuses mostly on education)

How do public health campaigns focused on smoking cessation fit into the public health prevention model?

Smoking cessation campaigns can be part of both primary and secondary prevention. They serve as primary prevention for those who haven't started smoking.

What is the purpose of tertiary prevention in chronic disease management?

The purpose of tertiary prevention is to improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases by managing symptoms, preventing complications, and p

How does secondary prevention differ from tertiary prevention in mental health?

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to stop the progression of mental health disorders, while tertiary prevention aims to reduce th

What is tertiary prevention in the context of public health?

Tertiary prevention aims to manage and reduce the long-term impact of an ongoing illness or injury through rehabilitation, treatment, and support services.

What is secondary prevention focused on in public health?

Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection and intervention of diseases or conditions to halt or slow their progression.

Provide an example of a primary prevention strategy in mental health.

An example of primary prevention in mental health is implementing community education programs to raise awareness about stress management and promote healthy co

What is the goal of primary prevention in public health?

The goal of primary prevention is to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs by reducing risk factors and promoting healthy behaviors.

What community resources are often involved in helping individuals experiencing situational mental health crises?

Resources include crisis hotlines, counseling services, shelters, support groups, social services, and community outreach programs.

What types of trauma are commonly encountered in community mental health settings?

Common types of trauma include domestic violence, abuse, witnessing violence, natural disasters, and accidents.

What are at least environmental conditions that can contribute to mental health crises?

Factors such as natural disasters, housing instability, and unsafe living conditions can contribute to mental health challenges.

How can poverty impact mental health?

Poverty can lead to increased stress, limited access to mental health care, and a higher risk for mental health disorders due to financial and social instabilit

What are at least 2 common situational crises that can affect mental health?

Poverty, high rate of life change events, environmental conditions, and trauma.

What are common behavioral signs of a nurse with substance use disorder (SUD)? (at least 2)

Decreased job performance, frequent absences from the unit, arriving late or leaving early, and making an excessive number of mistakes.

This scale is used to rate the severity of 11 signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal, such as restlessness, gastrointestinal distress, and sweating.

Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)

What medications are commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal?

Benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium), as well as anticonvulsants.

This tool measures ten alcohol withdrawal symptoms (such as nausea, tremors, anxiety), to determine the need for medical supervision during withdrawal.

The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale (CIWA-Ar)

What are at least 2 symptoms that may indicate inhalant intoxication?

Dizziness, nystagmus, slurred speech, and general muscle weakness.

What is the recommended treatment for stimulant intoxication in severely agitated individuals?

IV benzodiazepines for chemical sedation, along with airway management and cooling measures if needed.

What are 2 common signs of hallucinogen intoxication?

Hypertension, tachycardia, nystagmus, muscle rigidity, and seizures.

What is the primary antidote used for benzodiazepine overdose?

Flumazenil, although it is used cautiously because it may induce withdrawal seizures in tolerant individuals.

Enlarged conjunctival vessels (red eyes) and increased appetite can indicate what type of intoxication?

cannabis intoxication

What is the treatment for opioid overdose?

Naloxone (Narcan) is administered to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Name the three components of the opioid overdose triad.

Pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and decreased level of consciousness.

An acute, life-threatening neurological condition characterized by nystagmus, ataxia, and confusion, caused by thiamine (B1) deficiency associated with alcohol use disorder.

Wernicke’s encephalopathy

What are the critical signs of alcohol overdose? (name at least 2)

Confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow breathing (less than eight breaths per minute), irregular breathing, hypothermia (low body temperature), and unconsciousness