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MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

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MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

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patient developing an emotional attitude towards the nurse (patient views

nurse as being similar to an imporant person in his/her life)




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1 Transference 2 Denial




3 Accepting 4 Trust




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Self-awareness first and important task that a psychiatric nurse should develop


patient developing an emotional attitude towards the nurse

Transference (patient views nurse as being similar to an imporant person in

his/her life)


the healthcare provider's emotional reaction to the client (patient
Countertransference
reminds the nurse of someone in his/her life)


Coping Mechanism conscious efforts to indicate/reflect how we adapt to problems


Defense Mechanism efforts performed unconsciously but are not really healthy


most essential component of a NPR, develops if the nurse is
Trust
consistent with what he says and does.

, spirit of harmony, cooperation, conveying a positive willingness
Rapport
to deal with patient.


providing respect by calling out names (not by diagnosis, room

Unconditional positive regard numbers), listening attentively to concerns, nonjudgmental,

warm, spending time, listen actively with their concerns


on the behavior, not on the patient. Conveying that the behavior

Setting limits is not acceptable, we tell them what behavior is considered to be

acceptable (alternative). Should be done consistently.


Pre-orientation / pre-interaction Phase of the NPR where there is no interaction with the patient

phase yet. The major task is Self-awareness.


Phase of the NPR where for the first few days, the nurse must be

able to establish some activities (schedules, sessions, goal to
Orientation / interaction-
accomplish, problems to be resolved, when is the start and end
orientation phase
session). The Major task is to establish a mutually agreed contract

with the patient.


longest yet most productive phase of NPR. Nurse assists the

Working phase patient in identifying and resolving problems. The major task is

the patient being able to identify and resolve his/her problems.


Phase of the NPR that is acknowledged in the orientation phase.

Assist the client to review what was learned

Moving towards independence. Major task is to implement by

focusing on future-oriented topics, gradually reduce interaction
Termination phase
time, make necessary referrals if not able to overcome feelings

of separation, allow verbalization of feelings with separation

(lost). Patient is able to have learnings and apply to future

relationships.


Sigmund Freud Theorist of Psychosexual Personality Disorder


Therapeutic Communication: Listening not only w/ ears but the

whole body
Active Listening
Establish eye contact, incline body a little bit forward,safe

distance (3-6ft)


Therapeutic communication: Presenting fact as it is in external
Presenting Reality
reality.


Therapeutic silence Therapeutic Communication: Allow client to process feelings,


Therapeutic Communication: Citing discrepancy in patient's

Supportive confrontation behavior (usually used in alcoholic clients to promote

acceptance)


Therapeutic communication: Making yourself available for the

client. The Nurse/Self is the primary tool.
Offering self


"Let me sit here with you for 5 minutes."


Giving feedback/facilitate self- Therapeutic communication: share something to the patient

disclosure


Therapeutic communication: calling the patient using name;
Giving recognition
Acknowledging accomplishment; Can serve as a reward


Therapeutic communication: Work with the patient and not for

Collaborating the patient (Primary reason: working together); Achieve a

common goal

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