The client has a longstanding history of depression. A psychoanalytic theorist
might say what about the client? - ANSWER The client may be unconsciously
repressing feelings of anger that arise due to early childhood abuse experiences,
and these feelings emerge as depression.
The following statements are heard in a group: "You can't say that because you
don't know me." "I wonder if the therapist is going to leave?" and "I'm not sure
whether or not I can talk freely." These best reflect which group theme? -
ANSWER Trust and belonging
A client expresses a parataxic perception when she ... - ANSWER refuses to attend
group sessions led by male clinicians stating, "Men think they're smarter than me."
Degree of agreement between the leader's norms and the group's norms, ability to
deal with members' infractions, and conformity to group norms are characteristics
of what kind of groups? - ANSWER All groups
Among other problems, a client states the client is lonely and doesn't know how to
interact with others. The nurse suggests that the client join an ongoing therapy
group the nurse conducts. The client agrees reluctantly and, over the next several
weeks, the group and therapist focus on the new client's issues. At this time, the
nurse notes that the group is becoming less functional. Which statement best
explains why? - ANSWER The nurse is not skilled in group techniques.
The nurse is working with a family that has indicated a desire to learn better
communication skills. The nurse role-plays assertive communication techniques
with each family member. The role-play is an example of which type of family
intervention? - ANSWER Behavioral
According to Maslow, mentally healthy people who achieve self-actualization can
do what? - ANSWER Use varied approaches to solve problems
,A student nurse does not want to think about the upcoming final exam. The student
nurse will start studying for the exam tomorrow. The student nurse is exhibiting
which type of defence mechanism? - ANSWER Suppression
Which phase of individual psychotherapy involves establishing mutual boundaries
of the relationship between the client and the mental health nurse? - ANSWER
Introductory
Which concept states that if a certain behaviour is rewarded with praise, the
behaviour will probably be repeated? - ANSWER Operant conditioning
Which part of Freud's personality structure is associated with ethics, standards, and
self-criticism? - ANSWER Superego
In viewing the stages of the family life cycle, those families in later life undergo
which emotional transition? - ANSWER Accepting the shifting of generational
roles
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about Freud's personality
structure. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they
identify the ability to form mutually satisfying relationships as a function of what? -
ANSWER Ego
When describing the influence of Harry Stack Sullivan on psychiatric-mental
health nursing, which would an instructor address as a major concept? - ANSWER
Interpersonal relations
Ivan P. Pavlov is associated with the term ... - ANSWER Classical conditioning
A basic function of psychiatric nurses is to implement a group that focuses on
helping individuals cope with their illness. This refers to ... - ANSWER a
supportive therapy group
Which theorist developed the psychoanalytic theory? - ANSWER Sigmund Freud
Which theorist's contribution led nurses to recognize that personality development
begins at birth? - ANSWER Erik Erikson
A nurse working in a psychiatric facility identifies the goal of cognitive therapy
(CT) to be what? - ANSWER Restructure how a person perceives events
, The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child during a well-child visit. According to
Sullivan's stages of development, which behaviour would the nurse expect to find
in this child? - ANSWER The child performs actions to earn praise from parents.
Which are two of the most important reasons that nurses utilize theories in their
approach to helping clients with psychiatric disorders? - ANSWER Theories
provide knowledge expansion in the field, and they are a way of incorporating
known findings into a framework for understanding clients.
Which statement would indicate that the group is in the working phase of
development? - ANSWER "I don't understand why Mary doesn't see my point of
view, and frankly it really irritates me when she does that!"
Which group role is best reflected by the client who consistently validates
members' contributions, tries to be the "mediator" between members, and interprets
the group's procedures? - ANSWER Group building and maintenance
The working stage of group therapy is marked by which characteristic? - ANSWER
Conflict and cooperation among group members.
A nurse demonstrates a sound understanding of the use of ego defense mechanisms
by providing which explanation? - ANSWER Can be either a therapeutic or a
pathological way to manage stress
Which is the key common element in the various psychotherapeutic approaches? -
ANSWER An effective client-therapist relationship
A client is engaging in conscious resistance to the psychiatric unit's rules when the
client does what? - ANSWER Stating that, "I don't make my bed at home and I'm
not making it here."
Which statement is inconsistent with the concept of milieu therapy, originally
developed by Henry Stack Sullivan? - ANSWER Clients work independently to
solve day-to-day problems.
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