NUR 109 Midterm Study Guide Questions With
Correct Answers
Describe |the |different |types |of |therapies |available |(i.e. |behavioral...) |- |CORRECT |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 |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? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Assessment:
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.
Evaluation:
The |nurse |assesses |the |patient's |response |to |the |interventions |and |evaluates |the |progress |
toward |achieving |the |established |goals.
What |does |scope |of |practice |mean? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |scope |of |practice |in |nursing |
refers |to |the |range |of |responsibilities, |duties, |and |actions |that |a |nurse |is |educated, |trained, |
and |legally |authorized |to |perform. |It |is |defined |by |a |combination |of |education, |experience, |
, and |state |or |country-specific |regulations. |The |scope |of |practice |sets |the |boundaries |for |nursing
|professionals, |outlining |what |they |can |and |cannot |do |in |their |roles
What |does |scope |of |practice |mean? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |"scope |of |practice" |refers |to |
the |range |of |tasks |and |responsibilities |that |a |healthcare |professional |is |educated, |trained, |and |
authorized |to |perform. |It |defines |the |limits |of |their |role |in |providing |care |to |patients.
Can |you |give |some |examples |of |nursing |practice |that |is |within |the |nursing |scope? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Assessment: |Nurses |assess |patients' |physical |and |mental |health, |collect |data, |
and |identify |health |issues.
Planning: |Developing |a |care |plan |based |on |the |assessment |to |address |the |patient's |needs |and |
goals.
Implementation: |Administering |medications, |providing |treatments, |and |carrying |out |
interventions |prescribed |by |healthcare |providers.
Evaluation: |Assessing |the |effectiveness |of |interventions |and |modifying |the |care |plan |
accordingly.
Can |you |give |some |examples |of |nursing |practice |that |is |outside |the |nursing |scope? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Diagnosing |Conditions: |Nurses |do |not |diagnose |medical |conditions; |this |is |
typically |done |by |physicians.
Prescribing |Medications: |Only |advanced |practice |nurses |(such |as |nurse |practitioners) |have |
prescriptive |authority |in |some |jurisdictions.
Performing |Surgery: |Surgical |procedures |are |typically |the |responsibility |of |surgeons |and |other |
specialized |medical |professionals.
What |tasks |would |be |appropriate |to |assign |to |an |LPN |or |CNA? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-LPN |
Tasks:
Medication |Administration: |LPNs |can |administer |medications |under |the |supervision |of |
registered |nurses |or |physicians.
Wound |Care: |Providing |basic |wound |care |and |monitoring |healing.
Correct Answers
Describe |the |different |types |of |therapies |available |(i.e. |behavioral...) |- |CORRECT |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 |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? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Assessment:
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.
Evaluation:
The |nurse |assesses |the |patient's |response |to |the |interventions |and |evaluates |the |progress |
toward |achieving |the |established |goals.
What |does |scope |of |practice |mean? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |scope |of |practice |in |nursing |
refers |to |the |range |of |responsibilities, |duties, |and |actions |that |a |nurse |is |educated, |trained, |
and |legally |authorized |to |perform. |It |is |defined |by |a |combination |of |education, |experience, |
, and |state |or |country-specific |regulations. |The |scope |of |practice |sets |the |boundaries |for |nursing
|professionals, |outlining |what |they |can |and |cannot |do |in |their |roles
What |does |scope |of |practice |mean? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |"scope |of |practice" |refers |to |
the |range |of |tasks |and |responsibilities |that |a |healthcare |professional |is |educated, |trained, |and |
authorized |to |perform. |It |defines |the |limits |of |their |role |in |providing |care |to |patients.
Can |you |give |some |examples |of |nursing |practice |that |is |within |the |nursing |scope? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Assessment: |Nurses |assess |patients' |physical |and |mental |health, |collect |data, |
and |identify |health |issues.
Planning: |Developing |a |care |plan |based |on |the |assessment |to |address |the |patient's |needs |and |
goals.
Implementation: |Administering |medications, |providing |treatments, |and |carrying |out |
interventions |prescribed |by |healthcare |providers.
Evaluation: |Assessing |the |effectiveness |of |interventions |and |modifying |the |care |plan |
accordingly.
Can |you |give |some |examples |of |nursing |practice |that |is |outside |the |nursing |scope? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Diagnosing |Conditions: |Nurses |do |not |diagnose |medical |conditions; |this |is |
typically |done |by |physicians.
Prescribing |Medications: |Only |advanced |practice |nurses |(such |as |nurse |practitioners) |have |
prescriptive |authority |in |some |jurisdictions.
Performing |Surgery: |Surgical |procedures |are |typically |the |responsibility |of |surgeons |and |other |
specialized |medical |professionals.
What |tasks |would |be |appropriate |to |assign |to |an |LPN |or |CNA? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-LPN |
Tasks:
Medication |Administration: |LPNs |can |administer |medications |under |the |supervision |of |
registered |nurses |or |physicians.
Wound |Care: |Providing |basic |wound |care |and |monitoring |healing.
