NUR 2459 Mental Health Exam 1
Modules 1-3 Rasmussen
example of altruism - ANS-It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to
someone who cannot afford a coat.
example of compensation - ANS-Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team
becomes a talented member of the debating team.
example of conversion - ANS-A girl is unable to speak just before she is to try out for
chorus.
example of denial - ANS-A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to acknowledge
she has a problem.
example of displacement - ANS-A man is angry with his boss and when he comes
home, he yells at his children.
Example of identification - ANS-The student nurse imitates the nurturing actions of the
instructor.
example of intellectualization - ANS-A wife is moving far away from her family because
of her husband's job transfer. She explains to her family all the advantages of the move.
example of projection - ANS-A woman has feelings for someone other than her
husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
example of rationalization - ANS-A boy justifies cheating in a card game because he
said everyone cheats.
example of reaction formation - ANS-A girl is angry with someone, but expresses
exaggerated friendliness when she sees her.
example of regression - ANS-An adult throws a temper tantrum when she doesn't get
her way.
example of repression - ANS-A trauma victim is unable to remember anything about his
accident.
example of splitting - ANS-Someone says she has the best friend ever, until her friend is
not able to attend her party. Then she says she never wants to see her again.
example of sublimation - ANS-A mother whose child has cystic fibrosis, develops a
support group for other parents with children diagnosed with the illness.
, example of suppression - ANS-A student states, "I'll worry about that exam tomorrow."
example of undoing - ANS-A man argues with his wife and the next day brings her
flowers.
examples of psychotherapy - ANS-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical
behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain accepting - ANS-conveys an attitude of reception and regard.
explain altruism - ANS-dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
explain approving/ disapproving or agreeing/disagreeing - ANS-indication accord or
opposition based on good or right behaviors and bad or wrong behaviors that prevents
modification without admitting error, or to please the nurse . Creates defensiveness.
explain autonomy - ANS-right to self determination and to make their own independent
choices about their medical and psychiatric care. Incapable individuals with serious
mental health disorders may need someone appointed to make those decisions.
explain beneficence - ANS-the duty to promote the good of others. Nurses should act in
their clients best interests and have good interests that will serve the client the best care
in a good way, with sensitivity to wishes, beliefs, and feelings.
explain broad openings - ANS-allows patients to direct focus on interaction and
emphasizes the importance of patients' role in the communication process.
explain compensation - ANS-covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing
a trait one considered more desirable
explain competent/incompetent client in regards to involuntary admissions - ANS-can be
competent or incompetent.if competent- the client can make decisions regarding refusal
of treatment/meds. if incompetent- by the court, someone will sign the consent for the
client.
explain conversion - ANS-responding to stress through the unconscious development of
physical manifestations of illnesses.
explain countertransference - ANS-the nurse's behavioral and emotional responses in
which the nurse transfers feelings about past experiences to the patient that can
interfere with the relationship
explain defending - ANS-minimizes or completely ignores the patients concerns and
encourages taking sides.
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