MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CHAPTER 22 2026
EXAM REVIEW STUDY GUIDE BUNDLED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PREMIUM
◉ in psychoanalysis, a method of exploring the unconscious in
which the person relaxes and says whatever comes to mind, no
matter how trivial or embarrassing. Answer: free association
◉ A psychoanalytic technique in which the therapist interprets the
symbolic meaning of the client's dreams. Answer: dream analysis
◉ Patients with psychosis, severe depression, borderline personality
disorders, and severe character disorders are not appropriate
candidates for psychodynamic therapy.. Answer: True
◉ Once a follower of Freud, this psychoanalyst believed an
individual's development is influenced by culture and society as well
as mother and father. He believed that personality was not set in
stone at age 5, but continued to develop throughout the life span and
described development as occurring in 8 predetermined and
consecutive life stages.. Answer: Erik Erikson (1902-1994)
◉ identify age appropriate effective interventions
, identify age appropriate interpersonal skills. Answer: Erikson's
implications for psychiatric mental health nursing
◉ This psychiatrist, once a follower of Freud, developed
interpersonal theory stating the purpose of all behavior is to get
needs met through interpersonal interactions and to decrease or
avoid anxiety.. Answer: Harry Stack Sullivan (1892-1949)
◉ Introduced therapeutic relationships by practicing interpersonal
skills, showing mutuality, respect for the patient, unconditional
acceptance, and empathy are important aspects of theory of
interpersonal therapy
Facilitate healthy interactions by developing group psychotherapy
family therapy, and educational and skill training programs as used
today in all residential and day hospital settings.. Answer: Harry
Sullivan's implications for psychiatric mental health nursing
◉ a form of psychotherapy developed by Sullivan and aimed to
reduce or eliminate psychiatric symptoms (particularly depression)
by improving interpersonal functioning and satisfaction with social
relationships.. Answer: Interpersonal psychotherapy
◉ complicated bereavement following the death or loss of a loved
one. Answer: grief