Across
- 3. events or stimuli that can cause emotional or behavioral escalation
- 5. a sign of inner tension that often manifests physically in agitation
- 11. a benzodiazepine used to manage severe agitation in psychiatric emergencies
- 12. a community-based intensive residential treatment setting for mental health
- 14. limits set by staff to maintain safety and structure
- 16. an antihistamine sometimes used to help calm patients in mental health settings
- 17. an antipsychotic used as a chemical restraint in emergency situations
- 19. walking back and forth often seen during periods of increased tension
- 20. describes a calming and safe environment for healing in mental health settings
Down
- 1. a number to call for ingestion of harmful substances
- 2. abbreviation for circulation, motion, and sensation checked during restraint use
- 4. an antipsychotic used in chemical restraint and behavior control
- 6. a medication used for acute agitation and part of emergency restraint protocols
- 7. a technique to reduce agitation through calm communication and redirection
- 8. an item that can be used for strangulation and must be removed for safety
- 9. an active listening skill used during de-escalation to validate emotions
- 10. continuous observation to prevent self-harm or violence
- 13. repetitive purposeless movements indicating psychomotor agitation
- 15. when a patient tries to leave the facility without permission
- 18. state of increased restlessness and irritability signaling possible escalation