NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1
explain restating - Answer-repeating the main idea of what the patient said helps to let the
patient know there is either understanding or a need for more clarity.
explain reflecting - Answer-questions and feelings are referred back to the patient so that
the patient is empowered to actively engage in problem solving techniques.
explain focusing - Answer-taking notice of a single idea or word and exploring it even more.
Hard with those who have anxiety.
explain exploring - Answer-when an issue or theme is relevant, the nurse may instruct the
patient to explore it further and understand awareness about the event or feelings.
explain seeking clarification - Answer-striving to achieve understanding of vague
statements can help for understanding.
explain presenting reality - Answer-when there is a misperception of reality, the nurse will
express their perception of the situation without changing the patients.
,explain voicing doubt - Answer-expressing uncertainty as to the reality of the patient's
perceptions during delusional thinking.
explain verbalizing the implied - Answer-putting into words what the patient has implied or
said indirectly.
explain translating words into feelings - Answer-the nurse will symbolize what has been
said to find the underlying feelings.
explain formulating a plan of action - Answer-encouraging identification of a behavior
change will allow for better coping skills.
explain giving false reassurance - Answer-conveys the outcome is already known and
minimizes the patient's feelings and concerns and prevents further expression of feeling
"everything will be okay", "you will be better soon"
explain rejecting - Answer-refusing to consider or showing contempt for patients ideas or
behavior may cause patients to discontinue the relationship.
explain what family therapy is - Answer-therapy based on family dynamics and improving
family functioning by learning the ways for dealing with mental illness in the family,
improving understanding among family members, maximizing positive interaction with family
members.
explain what milieu therapy is - Answer-creates an environment that is supportive and
therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
, explain what group therapy is - Answer-therapy focused on helping individuals develop
more functional and satisfying reactions within a group setting with common feelings,
experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior changes from interaction and
feedback.
explain what a crisis is - Answer-psychological disequilibrium in a person who experiences
a situation that constitutes a problem that cannot be escaped or solved with usual problem
solving techniques.
what does the client need while they are in a crisis that the nurse can help with? - Answer-
In this type situation, guidance and support must be provided to help mobilize resources
needed to resolve the crisis and restore equilibrium.
phase 1 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-The individual is exposed to a
precipitating stressor.
phase 2 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-When previous techniques to handle
the stressor are not effective,the individual begins to feel a great deal of discomfort.
phase 3 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-Resources, both internal and external
are called upon to resolve the problem but fail,and the individual becomes more anxious.
phase 4 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-Anxiety reaches a panic level.
Cognitive functions are disordered, emotions are labile and behavior may reflect unrealistic
thoughts and actions.
explain restating - Answer-repeating the main idea of what the patient said helps to let the
patient know there is either understanding or a need for more clarity.
explain reflecting - Answer-questions and feelings are referred back to the patient so that
the patient is empowered to actively engage in problem solving techniques.
explain focusing - Answer-taking notice of a single idea or word and exploring it even more.
Hard with those who have anxiety.
explain exploring - Answer-when an issue or theme is relevant, the nurse may instruct the
patient to explore it further and understand awareness about the event or feelings.
explain seeking clarification - Answer-striving to achieve understanding of vague
statements can help for understanding.
explain presenting reality - Answer-when there is a misperception of reality, the nurse will
express their perception of the situation without changing the patients.
,explain voicing doubt - Answer-expressing uncertainty as to the reality of the patient's
perceptions during delusional thinking.
explain verbalizing the implied - Answer-putting into words what the patient has implied or
said indirectly.
explain translating words into feelings - Answer-the nurse will symbolize what has been
said to find the underlying feelings.
explain formulating a plan of action - Answer-encouraging identification of a behavior
change will allow for better coping skills.
explain giving false reassurance - Answer-conveys the outcome is already known and
minimizes the patient's feelings and concerns and prevents further expression of feeling
"everything will be okay", "you will be better soon"
explain rejecting - Answer-refusing to consider or showing contempt for patients ideas or
behavior may cause patients to discontinue the relationship.
explain what family therapy is - Answer-therapy based on family dynamics and improving
family functioning by learning the ways for dealing with mental illness in the family,
improving understanding among family members, maximizing positive interaction with family
members.
explain what milieu therapy is - Answer-creates an environment that is supportive and
therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
, explain what group therapy is - Answer-therapy focused on helping individuals develop
more functional and satisfying reactions within a group setting with common feelings,
experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior changes from interaction and
feedback.
explain what a crisis is - Answer-psychological disequilibrium in a person who experiences
a situation that constitutes a problem that cannot be escaped or solved with usual problem
solving techniques.
what does the client need while they are in a crisis that the nurse can help with? - Answer-
In this type situation, guidance and support must be provided to help mobilize resources
needed to resolve the crisis and restore equilibrium.
phase 1 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-The individual is exposed to a
precipitating stressor.
phase 2 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-When previous techniques to handle
the stressor are not effective,the individual begins to feel a great deal of discomfort.
phase 3 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-Resources, both internal and external
are called upon to resolve the problem but fail,and the individual becomes more anxious.
phase 4 of the crisis development stage is: - Answer-Anxiety reaches a panic level.
Cognitive functions are disordered, emotions are labile and behavior may reflect unrealistic
thoughts and actions.
