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NUR 109 Midterm Study Guide Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions UPDATED!!!
Describe the different types of therapies available (i.e.
behavioral...) - ANSWER 1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Description: CBT is a widely used and evidence-based approach
that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought
patterns and behaviors. It aims to modify dysfunctional beliefs
and promote healthier cognitive and behavioral patterns.
Applications: Anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and
various mood disorders.
2. Psychodynamic Therapy: explores unconscious thoughts and
unresolved conflicts to gain insight into current behavior and
relationships. It often involves exploring past experiences to
understand present difficulties.
Applications: Relationship issues, unresolved trauma, and
longstanding personality patterns.
3. Humanistic Therapies:
Description: Humanistic therapies, such as person-centered
therapy and Gestalt therapy, emphasize self-awareness,
personal growth, and the inherent capacity for individuals to
make positive choices. Person-centered therapy, developed by
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Carl Rogers, is non-directive and focuses on the client's unique
experience.
Applications: Self-exploration, personal growth, and
relationship issues.
4. Mindfulness-Based Therapies: mindfulness practices to help
individuals cultivate awareness and non-judgmental acceptance
of their thoughts and emotions.
Applications: Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, and relapse
prevention.
5. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): It was initially developed
for individuals with borderline personality disorder and focuses
on building skills in emotional regulation, interpersonal
effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Applications: Borderline personality disorder, self-harm
behaviors, and emotion dysregulation.
6. Family Therapy:
7. Art and Expressive Therapies:
Applications: Trauma, stress, and various mental health issues.
why do we have a nursing process, what are the steps and what
is involved with each step? - ANSWER Assessment:
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Involves collecting comprehensive data about the patient's
health status, including physical, emotional, social, and cultural
aspects.
Diagnosis:
In this step, nurses analyze and interpret the collected data to
identify the patient's health problems, risks, and strengths.
Nursing diagnoses are formulated based on the analysis, and
they guide the development of a care plan.
Planning:
The nurse collaborates with the patient, family, and other
healthcare professionals to develop a comprehensive care plan.
Implementation:
In this step, the nursing care plan is put into action.
Nurses perform the planned interventions, which may include
administering medications, providing education, conducting
therapeutic communication, and assisting with activities of daily
living.
NUR 109 Midterm Study Guide Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions UPDATED!!!
Describe the different types of therapies available (i.e.
behavioral...) - ANSWER 1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Description: CBT is a widely used and evidence-based approach
that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought
patterns and behaviors. It aims to modify dysfunctional beliefs
and promote healthier cognitive and behavioral patterns.
Applications: Anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and
various mood disorders.
2. Psychodynamic Therapy: explores unconscious thoughts and
unresolved conflicts to gain insight into current behavior and
relationships. It often involves exploring past experiences to
understand present difficulties.
Applications: Relationship issues, unresolved trauma, and
longstanding personality patterns.
3. Humanistic Therapies:
Description: Humanistic therapies, such as person-centered
therapy and Gestalt therapy, emphasize self-awareness,
personal growth, and the inherent capacity for individuals to
make positive choices. Person-centered therapy, developed by
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Carl Rogers, is non-directive and focuses on the client's unique
experience.
Applications: Self-exploration, personal growth, and
relationship issues.
4. Mindfulness-Based Therapies: mindfulness practices to help
individuals cultivate awareness and non-judgmental acceptance
of their thoughts and emotions.
Applications: Stress reduction, anxiety, depression, and relapse
prevention.
5. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): It was initially developed
for individuals with borderline personality disorder and focuses
on building skills in emotional regulation, interpersonal
effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Applications: Borderline personality disorder, self-harm
behaviors, and emotion dysregulation.
6. Family Therapy:
7. Art and Expressive Therapies:
Applications: Trauma, stress, and various mental health issues.
why do we have a nursing process, what are the steps and what
is involved with each step? - ANSWER Assessment:
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Involves collecting comprehensive data about the patient's
health status, including physical, emotional, social, and cultural
aspects.
Diagnosis:
In this step, nurses analyze and interpret the collected data to
identify the patient's health problems, risks, and strengths.
Nursing diagnoses are formulated based on the analysis, and
they guide the development of a care plan.
Planning:
The nurse collaborates with the patient, family, and other
healthcare professionals to develop a comprehensive care plan.
Implementation:
In this step, the nursing care plan is put into action.
Nurses perform the planned interventions, which may include
administering medications, providing education, conducting
therapeutic communication, and assisting with activities of daily
living.
