NR605 Midterm Exam
What therapy is used to treat panic disorder? ANS: Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy
Special focus on transference as the agent promoting change and confront the emotional significance of
the sx
Tell me in general the definition of the holistic therapy model for psychotherapy ANS: Respects the
complexity of each unique individual, appreciating the relationship between the client's mind, body, and
spirit and recognizing the interdependence of all parts of the human system.
How should the PMHNP approach the nurse-client relationship? ANS: with acceptance, empathy,
patience, and kindness to create a space for healing. Client resilience also plays a role.
What is client resilience? ANS: the person's ability to cope with adversity, adapt to challenges, and
access resources
What is the holistic paradigm of healing is congruent with? ANS: the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mandate to provide recovery-oriented behavioral care
What in general can psychotherapy help with? ANS: accepting dysregulation and disharmony in the
present moment. Once the person achieves acceptance of the present, they may be able to let go of
resistance, relax, and release fears.
What are the 5 levels of Maslow's hierarchy from bottom to top? ANS: Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
,What's included in the physiological level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: air
food/water
shelter
clothing
sleep
What's included in the safety level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: security of body, employment,
resources, morality, family, health, and prosperity
What's included in the love/belonging level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: friendship
family
intimacy
sense of connection with others
What's included in the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: self-esteem
respect
achievement
confidence
What's included in the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: morality
creativity
spontaneity
lack of prejudice
acceptance of facts
,What are the D-needs of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: Deficiency needs the first 4 levels of
Maslow's hierarchy (physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, and esteem)
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs tell me about D-needs and motivation ANS: The longer D-needs are
unmet, the more people are motivated to fulfill their needs and the more active the therapist must be in
the relationship. Motivation decreases once D-needs are met.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs what are B-needs ANS: Growth or being need. Self-actualization
Tell me about B-needs and D-needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: Once D-needs are met, clients
can focus on self-actualization and personal growth. As the B-need is met, motivation for further growth
increases
Tell me about a self-actualized person in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: A self-actualized person is
self-fulfilled. Qualities exhibited by the self-actualized person include independence, autonomy,
creativity, and maturity
What is the health belief model? ANS: a person's belief about a perceived threat of illness combined
with belief in the effectiveness of the recommended action predict the person's willingness to change.
What constructs make up the health belief model? ANS: perceived seriousness, perceived susceptibility,
perceived benefits of treatment, perceived barriers to treatment, cues to action, and self-efficacy,
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived susceptibility ANS: clients must believe they are
susceptible to the condition
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived severity ANS: clients must believe the condition has
serious consequences if left unattended
, In the heath belief model tell me about perceived benefits ANS: clients must believe that taking action
reduces their susceptibility
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived barriers ANS: clients must believe that the benefits of
acting are greater than the barriers perceived
In the heath belief model tell me about cue to action ANS: clients are exposed to something that causes
them to act, such as an ad or discussion with a provider
In the heath belief model tell me about self-efficacy ANS: clients feel they can succeed when performing
an action
What is the transtheoretical model of change? ANS: assumes that behavior changes take place over
time and that people move through stages of decision-making to make changes to behavior.
What are the stages of the transtheoretical model of change? ANS: precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, and maintenance.
Tell me about the precontemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients are not
aware or interested in change [person smoking]
Tell me about the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients begin
thinking about change [person walking past a quit smoking ad]
Tell me about the preparation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients plan for
change [person circling a date on the calendar as a prep for quit date]
Tell me about the action stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients change old habits
and gain new, healthier habits [person throwing cigarettes in the bin and exercising]
What therapy is used to treat panic disorder? ANS: Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy
Special focus on transference as the agent promoting change and confront the emotional significance of
the sx
Tell me in general the definition of the holistic therapy model for psychotherapy ANS: Respects the
complexity of each unique individual, appreciating the relationship between the client's mind, body, and
spirit and recognizing the interdependence of all parts of the human system.
How should the PMHNP approach the nurse-client relationship? ANS: with acceptance, empathy,
patience, and kindness to create a space for healing. Client resilience also plays a role.
What is client resilience? ANS: the person's ability to cope with adversity, adapt to challenges, and
access resources
What is the holistic paradigm of healing is congruent with? ANS: the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mandate to provide recovery-oriented behavioral care
What in general can psychotherapy help with? ANS: accepting dysregulation and disharmony in the
present moment. Once the person achieves acceptance of the present, they may be able to let go of
resistance, relax, and release fears.
What are the 5 levels of Maslow's hierarchy from bottom to top? ANS: Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
,What's included in the physiological level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: air
food/water
shelter
clothing
sleep
What's included in the safety level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: security of body, employment,
resources, morality, family, health, and prosperity
What's included in the love/belonging level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: friendship
family
intimacy
sense of connection with others
What's included in the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: self-esteem
respect
achievement
confidence
What's included in the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy? ANS: morality
creativity
spontaneity
lack of prejudice
acceptance of facts
,What are the D-needs of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: Deficiency needs the first 4 levels of
Maslow's hierarchy (physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, and esteem)
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs tell me about D-needs and motivation ANS: The longer D-needs are
unmet, the more people are motivated to fulfill their needs and the more active the therapist must be in
the relationship. Motivation decreases once D-needs are met.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs what are B-needs ANS: Growth or being need. Self-actualization
Tell me about B-needs and D-needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: Once D-needs are met, clients
can focus on self-actualization and personal growth. As the B-need is met, motivation for further growth
increases
Tell me about a self-actualized person in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ANS: A self-actualized person is
self-fulfilled. Qualities exhibited by the self-actualized person include independence, autonomy,
creativity, and maturity
What is the health belief model? ANS: a person's belief about a perceived threat of illness combined
with belief in the effectiveness of the recommended action predict the person's willingness to change.
What constructs make up the health belief model? ANS: perceived seriousness, perceived susceptibility,
perceived benefits of treatment, perceived barriers to treatment, cues to action, and self-efficacy,
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived susceptibility ANS: clients must believe they are
susceptible to the condition
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived severity ANS: clients must believe the condition has
serious consequences if left unattended
, In the heath belief model tell me about perceived benefits ANS: clients must believe that taking action
reduces their susceptibility
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived barriers ANS: clients must believe that the benefits of
acting are greater than the barriers perceived
In the heath belief model tell me about cue to action ANS: clients are exposed to something that causes
them to act, such as an ad or discussion with a provider
In the heath belief model tell me about self-efficacy ANS: clients feel they can succeed when performing
an action
What is the transtheoretical model of change? ANS: assumes that behavior changes take place over
time and that people move through stages of decision-making to make changes to behavior.
What are the stages of the transtheoretical model of change? ANS: precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, and maintenance.
Tell me about the precontemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients are not
aware or interested in change [person smoking]
Tell me about the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients begin
thinking about change [person walking past a quit smoking ad]
Tell me about the preparation stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients plan for
change [person circling a date on the calendar as a prep for quit date]
Tell me about the action stage of the transtheoretical model of change ANS: Clients change old habits
and gain new, healthier habits [person throwing cigarettes in the bin and exercising]
