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(WILKES) NSG 526 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| NEW!!
Four Phases of the Nursing Model? - ANSWER -
-Orientation
-Identification
-Exploitation
-Resolution
Psychotherapy Process? - ANSWER -
-The PMHNP addresses individual and family problems with the patient
-Assess identified problems during the orientation phase
-Determines the underlying healthcare issues with the patient
-Collects psychiatric data
-Establish a trusting relationship
How does the patient recover through adaption? - ANSWER - By
applying core principles of psychotherapy, as well as, nursing theory
What does the PMHNP need to avoid? - ANSWER - Avoid taking
patients with similar problems or put aside personal pathology
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Goals for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Focus on difficulties patient is experiencing in current relationships and
the ways the relationships can be handled
-Change pattern of communication
-Alter expectations within relationships
-Use social supports to help patients deal with stressors and improve
their environment
-Relieve symptoms
-Build social skills
Indications for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Complicated bereavement/grief
-Marital and interpersonal conflicts, such as role disputes
-Life events, such as role transitions
-Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits
Early Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Therapist identifies
depressive symptoms, evaluates patient, generates a diagnosis, obtain
information on how the patient handles relationships
Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Patient and
therapist derive more specific strategies to deal with stressors
Termination Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Consolidate gains
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-Foster independence in the person
-Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive symptoms
-To contract again for continuation of treatment as needed
Purpose of Group Therapy? - ANSWER - Facilitate changes by the
patient in order to address identified problems
Role of leader in group therapy? - ANSWER - Assure dominant
members are brought to the attention of the group, so they are able to
address issues within the process
Role of information giver in group therapy? - ANSWER - A person
explaining to the group ways that person is able to cope with things
Role of Reinforcement in group therapy? - ANSWER - A technique
where special favors or awards are given to assure patient participation
and involvement in group therapy
Goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - ANSWER -
Increase subjectivity about thoughts governing their behavior.
This is done by:
-homework assignments
-dream description
-looking at ideas and beliefs the patient has about themselves
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(WILKES) NSG 526 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| NEW!!
Four Phases of the Nursing Model? - ANSWER -
-Orientation
-Identification
-Exploitation
-Resolution
Psychotherapy Process? - ANSWER -
-The PMHNP addresses individual and family problems with the patient
-Assess identified problems during the orientation phase
-Determines the underlying healthcare issues with the patient
-Collects psychiatric data
-Establish a trusting relationship
How does the patient recover through adaption? - ANSWER - By
applying core principles of psychotherapy, as well as, nursing theory
What does the PMHNP need to avoid? - ANSWER - Avoid taking
patients with similar problems or put aside personal pathology
pg. 1
,2|Page
Goals for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Focus on difficulties patient is experiencing in current relationships and
the ways the relationships can be handled
-Change pattern of communication
-Alter expectations within relationships
-Use social supports to help patients deal with stressors and improve
their environment
-Relieve symptoms
-Build social skills
Indications for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Complicated bereavement/grief
-Marital and interpersonal conflicts, such as role disputes
-Life events, such as role transitions
-Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits
Early Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Therapist identifies
depressive symptoms, evaluates patient, generates a diagnosis, obtain
information on how the patient handles relationships
Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Patient and
therapist derive more specific strategies to deal with stressors
Termination Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER -
-Consolidate gains
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-Foster independence in the person
-Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive symptoms
-To contract again for continuation of treatment as needed
Purpose of Group Therapy? - ANSWER - Facilitate changes by the
patient in order to address identified problems
Role of leader in group therapy? - ANSWER - Assure dominant
members are brought to the attention of the group, so they are able to
address issues within the process
Role of information giver in group therapy? - ANSWER - A person
explaining to the group ways that person is able to cope with things
Role of Reinforcement in group therapy? - ANSWER - A technique
where special favors or awards are given to assure patient participation
and involvement in group therapy
Goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - ANSWER -
Increase subjectivity about thoughts governing their behavior.
This is done by:
-homework assignments
-dream description
-looking at ideas and beliefs the patient has about themselves
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