learning independence and control as associated with which of the following
problematic traits, excessive dependency
During the initial phase of family therapy, one person is identified as
the family therapist challenges, literally, by asking how others in the family
are involved in or affected by "the problem".
During the initial contact with an individual seeking family therapy it is important for the
family therapist to identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with
the caller to ensure family therapy is really necessary.
Staff at an independent living facility notice that Mr. Smith, a 75-year-old
male resident, is alone most of the time and seems to have alienated most of
the other residents and staff. A psychiatric nurse understands that, from
Ericson’s psychosocial stages perspective, he is dealing with which of the
psychosocial stages of development, ego integrity versus despair
Working with a patient who exhibits para suicidal behaviors of cutting, the
advanced practice psychiatric nurse has the patient sign a no suicide
contract. Which of the following is true from a legal perspective about a no
suicide contract? It is not a substitute for clinical judgment. Accurate
assessment is imperative.
Common patterns of behavior and experience, derived from the setting in
which people live are known as the following: Culture
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse, using the Bowenian therapy
approach in working with families, realizes that behavior change is the
primary goal of therapy
Recommending or prescribing specific reading to individual difficulties is known as
reattribution. Bibliotherapy: This is a therapeutic approach that uses books and other
reading materials as part of treatment. The therapist recommends specific readings
related to the individual's difficulties to provide insight, coping strategies, or information.
The capacity to be alone is known as which of the following independence
If I was in a relationship, all of my problems would be solved is an example
of which type of cognitive distortion Fallacy of perfect effect"
Hildegard Paplau developed the psychodynamic interpersonal model for
psychiatric nursing based on which theoretical framework Sullivan Harry
Stack Sullivan,
,Which of the following is not consistent with the underlying assumption of
psychodynamic therapy By changing one's thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be
changed."
A change agent in relational psychoanalytic therapy is one of the following:
regulation, emotional communication, or affect regulation.
According to Ericson psychosocial stages, failure to succeed successfully
resolve, trust versus mistress conflict is associated with which of the
following pathological outcomes, paranoia, obsessions, and compulsions
The quality of therapeutic relationship is most closely linked to which school
of therapy gestalt- Humanistic approaches, particularly Client-Centered
Therapy (Carl Rogers) and Gestalt Therapy
According to Freud psychosexual stages of development, sexual identity
occurs during the age of 3 to 6 years old
Which of the following is not consistent with the therapeutic process of the
corrective recapitulation of the primary family group in group
psychotherapy? the therapeutic value is that early familial conflicts are
relived
According to Freud, psycho sexual stages framework a patient exhibiting in
excessive envy and jealousy failed to succeed successfully manage anxiety,
during which stage: Phallic/Oedip
Evidence-based guidelines are primarily derived from systematic reviews of randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) because these studies provide the highest level of evidence due
to their design, which minimizes bias and allows for causal inferences.
Which of the following is consistent with CBT, A, B, C_ a) CBT is a system of
psychotherapy based on a theoretical framework that maintains how an individual
structures one’s experiences largely determines how one feels and behaves. b)
Maladaptive thoughts relating to the “cognitive triad” are rooted in irrational or illogical
assumptions. c) By changing one’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be changed
Yalom identified 11 primary factors to determine therapeutic benefits of
groups psychotherapy which of the following statements is not consistent
with these factors – The distinctions among these factors are well
delineated???
Which of the following is consistent with the literature regarding suicide
and assisting patient safety? Assessing patient safety is of paramount
importance for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse during the initial
, patient assessment. Contact be more than half of those who commit suicide
do not have known mental health problems and suicide can be assessed by
reliable and valid self report questionnaires
Cognitive behavioral therapy interventions focus on the person thoughts,
beliefs, and behaviors
Which of the following is inconsistent with Socratic dialogue-based rule
basic rules for therapist the therapist frequent use of self disclosure
Schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of
Ericson’s psychosocial stages, intimacy versus isolation
In advance practice, psychiatric nurse is sued for continuing to work with a
patient, despite treatment not working. The advanced practice psychiatric
nurse realizes that which of the following will be considered in this case the
standard of care followed, and was there harm to the patient
Decision to use supportive psychotherapy should be based on which of the
following: check all that apply, present coping skills, the patient’s ego,
strength and weakness
Which of the following is true about the therapeutic benefits of group work
in the development of socializing techniques? All of the above social
learning is a therapeutic factor that operates in all therapy groups, permit
members to understand there is a huge discrepancy between their intent
and their actual impact on others, and see that social skills learned in
therapy groups can serve individuals well into the future, in social
interactions outside of the group setting
Which of the following is not consistent across cultural research related to
mental health and mental illness? Individuals from different cultural
backgrounds are similar interoceptive awareness
For severe trauma and phobias, it is recommended to teach therapists some
relation techniques before beginning exposure therapy when it is
appropriate to use these relation techniques? A&C: it is appropriate to use
relaxation techniques in between exposures, and see is appropriate to use
relaxation techniques after exposures
According H. Peplau 1981 self-awareness of the advanced practice
psychiatric nurse is key to understanding others.
Recognizing that many factors may have contributed to a patient’s current
situation is an example of psychosocial framework