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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.......................... 64
chapter 3. assessment and diagnosis ................................................................ 83
chapter 4. the initial contact and maintaining the frame ................................ 122
chapter 5. supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy............................... 183
chapter 6. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy ............... 242
chapter 7. motivational interviewing .............................................................. 245
chapter 8. cognitive behavioral therapy .......................................................... 260
chapter 9. interpersonal psychotherapy .......................................................... 286
chapter 10. humanistic–existential and solution-focused approaches to
psychotherapy ................................................................................................ 296
chapter 11. group therapy .............................................................................. 306
chapter 12. family therapy .............................................................................. 355
chapter 13. stabilization for trauma and dissociation ..................................... 397
chapter 14. dialectical behavior therapy for complex trauma ......................... 439
chapter 15. psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy ............................... 459
chapter 16. psychotherapeutic approaches for addictions and related disorders
....................................................................................................................... 513
chapter 17. psychotherapy with children ........................................................ 533
chapter 18. psychotherapy with older adults .................................................. 595
chapter 19. reimbursement and documentation ............................................. 657
chapter 20. termination and outcome evaluation ........................................... 666
,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
client need sub:
nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: evaluation
learning outcome: apply knowledge of current practice and professional
performance standards to the delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental
health nursing.
question 3
type: mcsa
the psychiatricmental health nurse reflecting on professional role activities is
referred to the standards of professional performance by a colleague. to which
organization should the nurse look for guidance?
1. north american nursing diagnosis association
2. american nurses credentialing center
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.......................... 64
chapter 3. assessment and diagnosis ................................................................ 83
chapter 4. the initial contact and maintaining the frame ................................ 122
chapter 5. supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy............................... 183
chapter 6. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy ............... 242
chapter 7. motivational interviewing .............................................................. 245
chapter 8. cognitive behavioral therapy .......................................................... 260
chapter 9. interpersonal psychotherapy .......................................................... 286
chapter 10. humanistic–existential and solution-focused approaches to
psychotherapy ................................................................................................ 296
chapter 11. group therapy .............................................................................. 306
chapter 12. family therapy .............................................................................. 355
chapter 13. stabilization for trauma and dissociation ..................................... 397
chapter 14. dialectical behavior therapy for complex trauma ......................... 439
chapter 15. psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy ............................... 459
chapter 16. psychotherapeutic approaches for addictions and related disorders
....................................................................................................................... 513
chapter 17. psychotherapy with children ........................................................ 533
chapter 18. psychotherapy with older adults .................................................. 595
chapter 19. reimbursement and documentation ............................................. 657
chapter 20. termination and outcome evaluation ........................................... 666
,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
client need sub:
nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: evaluation
learning outcome: apply knowledge of current practice and professional
performance standards to the delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental
health nursing.
question 3
type: mcsa
the psychiatricmental health nurse reflecting on professional role activities is
referred to the standards of professional performance by a colleague. to which
organization should the nurse look for guidance?
1. north american nursing diagnosis association
2. american nurses credentialing center
