1. What are the major types of trauma? 2. What are some ways in which environmental factors can result in trauma? 3. What is the difference between an abrasion and an avulsion? 4. When is it appropria

1. What are the major types of trauma? 2. What are some ways in which environmental factors can result in trauma? 3. What is the difference between an abrasion and an avulsion? 4. When is it appropriate to use tetanus toxoid in prophylactic treatment? 5. When is débridement of a wound necessary? 6. How are the depth and […]

Explain how classical conditioning,operant conditioning, and social learning each might result in the acquisition of a phobic disorder. Explain how classical conditioning,operant conditioning, and soc

Explain how classical conditioning,operant conditioning, and social learning each might result in the acquisition of a phobic disorder. Explain how classical conditioning,operant conditioning, and social learning each might result in the acquisition of a phobic disorder. Describe how extinction might be used therapeutically to treat a phobic disorder. Evaluate extinction of phobias specifically, and maladaptive […]

Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in an individual’s pattern of sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Not surprisingly, a sleep disorder can affect an individual’s overall health, safety, and

Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in an individual’s pattern of sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Not surprisingly, a sleep disorder can affect an individual’s overall health, safety, and quality of life. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can treat sleep disorders with psychopharmacologic treatments, however, many of these drugs can have negative effects on other aspects […]

Imagine not being able to form new memories. This is the reality patients with anterograde amnesia face. Although this form of amnesia is rare, it can result from severe brain trauma. Anterograde amne

Imagine not being able to form new memories. This is the reality patients with anterograde amnesia face. Although this form of amnesia is rare, it can result from severe brain trauma. Anterograde amnesia demonstrates just how impactful brain disorders can be to a patient’s quality of living. Accurately assessing neurological symptoms is a complex process […]