FOR Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing 11th Edition, Karyn I. Morgan (CHAPTERS 14-26).
, CHAPTER 14 — Milieu Therapy and Therapeutic Environment
Q1.
Milieu therapy is best defined as:
A. Individual psychoanalysis sessions only
B. Use of the environment as part of treatment
C. Medication-based treatment only
D. Family counseling exclusively
Answer: B
Explanation: Milieu therapy uses the structured environment to support
safety, social interaction, and behavioral change.
Q2.
The primary goal of milieu therapy is to:
A. Isolate patients for safety
B. Promote socialization and responsibility
C. Eliminate all stressors
D. Focus only on medication adherence
Answer: B
Explanation: Milieu therapy encourages interaction, responsibility, and
therapeutic community living.