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Table of Contents
Section 1: Nursing Theories and Theorists (Questions 1-30)
Section 2: Neurobiology and Brain Structures (Questions 31-70)
Section 3: Stress Response and Neurotransmitters (Questions 71-100)
Section 4: Trauma and Memory (Questions 101-130)
Section 5: Psychotherapy Modalities (Questions 131-180)
Section 6: Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Questions 181-210)
Section 7: Family Therapy and Group Therapy (Questions 211-250)
Section 8: Assessment and Treatment Approaches (Questions 251-300)
Introduction
This comprehensive review examination is designed to assess your understanding
of key concepts in psychiatric-mental health nursing, including nursing theories,
neurobiology, trauma-informed care, psychotherapy modalities, and therapeutic
interventions across the lifespan. Each question includes a detailed rationale to
enhance learning and reinforce critical concepts for the Walden University 6645
Mid-Term Examination.
,Section 1: Nursing Theories and Theorists
Questions 1-30
1. Which nursing theorist developed the Theory of Goal Attainment, which
explains how roles, stress, space, and time impact goal achievement?
A) Hildegard Peplau
B) Dorothea Orem
C) Imogene King
D) Helen Erickson
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Imogene King developed the Theory of Goal Attainment, which
identifies roles, stress, space, and time as key factors that impact a patient's ability
to achieve goals. Hildegard Peplau developed the Theory of Interpersonal
Relations, Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, and
Helen Erickson developed the Modeling and Role Modeling Theory.
2. The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, which guides that people should be
self-reliant and responsible for their own care, was developed by:
A) Imogene King
B) Dorothea Orem
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Martha Rogers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, which
posits that nursing is a form of action and that people should be self-reliant and
responsible for their own care as well as family care. Imogene King developed
Goal Attainment Theory, Peplau developed Interpersonal Relations Theory, and
Rogers developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings.
,3. According to the Modeling and Role Modeling Theory, the process by which
the nurse facilitates and nurtures the individual in attaining, maintaining, and
promoting health is called:
A) Modeling
B) Role Modeling
C) Therapeutic Alliance
D) Transference
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the Modeling and Role Modeling Theory developed by Helen
Erickson and colleagues, Role Modeling is the process by which the nurse
facilitates and nurtures the individual in attaining, maintaining, and promoting
health, identifying the patient as the expert in their own care. Modeling is the
nurse's development of understanding of the patient's world.
4. Which model of health is described as "the condition in which all parts and
subparts, or variables are in harmony with the whole of the client"?
A) Roy Adaptation Model
B) Neuman's Systems Model
C) Orem's Self-Care Model
D) King's Goal Attainment Model
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neuman's Systems Model describes health as "the condition in which
all parts and subparts, or variables are in harmony with the whole of the 'client'."
This model employs 6 steps with specific categories of data about the patient. The
other options represent different nursing models with different conceptualizations
of health.
5. Who is considered the "mother of psychiatric nursing" and developed the
Theory of Interpersonal Relations?
, A) Dorothea Orem
B) Martha Rogers
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Jean Watson
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hildegard Peplau is known as the "mother of psychiatric nursing" and
developed the Theory of Interpersonal Relations. Her work emphasized the
importance of the nurse-patient relationship as the foundation of psychiatric
nursing practice. Orem developed Self-Care Theory, Rogers developed the Science
of Unitary Human Beings, and Watson developed the Theory of Human Caring.
6. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which is the ultimate
psychological need that arises after physiological and psychological needs are
met and self-esteem is achieved?
A) Love and belonging
B) Safety and security
C) Self-actualization
D) Esteem needs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-actualization is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,
representing the motivation to fulfill one's potential. This need can only be pursued
after physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem needs have been adequately
met. Maslow proposed this hierarchy as a framework for individual growth and
development.
7. Which theorist is associated with the concept of "collective unconscious"
and wrote extensively on dream interpretation?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Jung