Test Bank For
Psychotherapy For The Advanced Practice
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition:
A How-To Guide For Evidence- Based
Practice
,table of contents
chapter 1. the nurse psychotherapist and a framework for practice ....3
chapter 2. the neurophysiology of trauma and psychotherapy .......... 76
chapter 3. assessment and diagnosis ................................................ 99
chapter 4. the initial contact and maintaining the frame ................ 145
chapter 5. supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy ............... 218
chapter 6. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
...................................................................................................... 289
chapter 7. motivational interviewing.............................................. 292
chapter 8. cognitive behavioral therapy ......................................... 309
chapter 9. interpersonal psychotherapy ......................................... 340
chapter 10. humanistic–existential and solution-focused approaches
to psychotherapy ........................................................................... 353
chapter 11. group therapy .............................................................. 364
chapter 12. family therapy ............................................................. 422
chapter 13. stabilization for trauma and dissociation ..................... 472
chapter 14. dialectical behavior therapy for complex trauma.......... 522
chapter 15. psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy ............... 545
chapter 16. psychotherapeutic approaches for addictions and related
disorders ........................................................................................ 607
chapter 17. psychotherapy with children ........................................ 631
chapter 18. psychotherapy with older adults .................................. 707
chapter 19. reimbursement and documentation ............................. 780
chapter 20. termination and outcome evaluation ........................... 790
,chapter 1. the nurse psychotherapist and a framework for practice
question 1
the nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice
reflects the definition of psychiatricmental health nursing and the
psychiatricmental health nursing standards of practice (ana, apna,
ispn). in which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs
and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
standard text: select all that apply.
1. stress management strategies
2. early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. parenting classes for new parents
4. family and group psychotherapy
5. medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
correct answer: 1,3,4,5
,rationale 1: stress management strategies address health, wellness,
and care of mental health problems and are appropriate for
psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
rationale 2: early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not
consistent with the definition or practice of psychiatricmental health
nursing especially at the generalist level.
rationale 3: parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that
is consistent with the prevention of mental health problems and is
consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist
level of practice.
rationale 4: family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the
advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist level.
rationale 5: medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
promotes quality of care for persons with psychiatric disorders and is
vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist
level of practice.
global rationale :
cognitive level: applying
,client need: psychosocial integrity
client need sub:
nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: planning
learning outcome: apply knowledge of current practice and
professional performance standards to the delivery of contemporary
psychiatricmental health nursing.
question 2 type: mcsa
the nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles
and responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. which
publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
2. american nurses credentialing center certification requirements
3. american nurses association, code of ethics
4. psychiatric mental health nursing standards of practice
,correct answer: 4
rationale 1: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 2: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 3: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
, functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 4: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
global rationale :
cognitive level: applying
client need: safe effective care environment
Psychotherapy For The Advanced Practice
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition:
A How-To Guide For Evidence- Based
Practice
,table of contents
chapter 1. the nurse psychotherapist and a framework for practice ....3
chapter 2. the neurophysiology of trauma and psychotherapy .......... 76
chapter 3. assessment and diagnosis ................................................ 99
chapter 4. the initial contact and maintaining the frame ................ 145
chapter 5. supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy ............... 218
chapter 6. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
...................................................................................................... 289
chapter 7. motivational interviewing.............................................. 292
chapter 8. cognitive behavioral therapy ......................................... 309
chapter 9. interpersonal psychotherapy ......................................... 340
chapter 10. humanistic–existential and solution-focused approaches
to psychotherapy ........................................................................... 353
chapter 11. group therapy .............................................................. 364
chapter 12. family therapy ............................................................. 422
chapter 13. stabilization for trauma and dissociation ..................... 472
chapter 14. dialectical behavior therapy for complex trauma.......... 522
chapter 15. psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy ............... 545
chapter 16. psychotherapeutic approaches for addictions and related
disorders ........................................................................................ 607
chapter 17. psychotherapy with children ........................................ 631
chapter 18. psychotherapy with older adults .................................. 707
chapter 19. reimbursement and documentation ............................. 780
chapter 20. termination and outcome evaluation ........................... 790
,chapter 1. the nurse psychotherapist and a framework for practice
question 1
the nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice
reflects the definition of psychiatricmental health nursing and the
psychiatricmental health nursing standards of practice (ana, apna,
ispn). in which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs
and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
standard text: select all that apply.
1. stress management strategies
2. early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. parenting classes for new parents
4. family and group psychotherapy
5. medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
correct answer: 1,3,4,5
,rationale 1: stress management strategies address health, wellness,
and care of mental health problems and are appropriate for
psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
rationale 2: early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not
consistent with the definition or practice of psychiatricmental health
nursing especially at the generalist level.
rationale 3: parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that
is consistent with the prevention of mental health problems and is
consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist
level of practice.
rationale 4: family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the
advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist level.
rationale 5: medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
promotes quality of care for persons with psychiatric disorders and is
vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist
level of practice.
global rationale :
cognitive level: applying
,client need: psychosocial integrity
client need sub:
nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: planning
learning outcome: apply knowledge of current practice and
professional performance standards to the delivery of contemporary
psychiatricmental health nursing.
question 2 type: mcsa
the nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles
and responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. which
publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
2. american nurses credentialing center certification requirements
3. american nurses association, code of ethics
4. psychiatric mental health nursing standards of practice
,correct answer: 4
rationale 1: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 2: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 3: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
, functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
rationale 4: the psychiatricmental health nursing standards of
practice delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and
functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. the
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is used by the
mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues.
the code of ethics helps to clarify right and wrong actions by the
nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
global rationale :
cognitive level: applying
client need: safe effective care environment
