NSG 526 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Verified (Grade
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Hildegard Peplau - (ANSWERS)Theory of Interpersonal Relations.
Earliest modern nursing theory
Enabled nursing to establish the groundwork for Advanced Practice Nursing.
Therapeutic communication.
Psychotherapy - (ANSWERS)Holistic treatment that relies on the nurse's processing
of what the patient is experiencing
During the psychotherapy process the Psych APN: - (ANSWERS)Addresses
individual and family problems with the patient
Assesses identified problems during the orientation phase of the therapeutic
relationship
Determines the underlying healthcare issues with the patient
Collects psychiatric data
Establishes a trusting relationship
Interpersonal Therapy Goals - (ANSWERS)Focus on difficulties patients are
experiencing in current relationships and the ways relationships can be handled
Change pattern of communication
To alter expectations within relationships
To use social supports to help patients deal with stressors and improve their
environment
To relieve symptoms
To build social skills
Interpersonal Therapy Indications - (ANSWERS)Complicated bereavement/grief
Marital and interpersonal conflicts such as role disputes
Life events such as role transitions
Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits
, NSG 526 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Verified (Grade
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Early Phase of Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Therapist identifies depressive
symptoms, evaluates patient, generates a diagnosis, takes an interpersonal inventory
-nature of interactions with others
-identification of reciprocal relationships and determination if needs were satisfied
-Discussion of satisfying and dissatisfying aspects of the relationship
-recent changes in key relationships
-changes patient desires in relationships
Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Patient and therapist derive
more specific strategies to deal with stressors
Termination Phase Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Consolidate gains
Foster independence in the person
Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive symptoms
To contract again for continuation of treatment as needed
Group Therapy - (ANSWERS)The primary purpose of group therapy is to facilitate
changes by the patient in order to address identified problems
The group should be able to share the group experience and the leader should assure
dominant members are brought to the attention of the group so they are able to
address issues within the process.
A person explaining to the group ways that person is able to cope with things is
called an "information giver".
A technique where special favors or awards are given to assure patient participation
and involvement in group therapy is called Reinforcement
CBT - (ANSWERS)Works by having an active and questioning therapist. It involves
homework assignments, dream description, looking at ideas and beliefs the patient
has about themselves with a goal to increase subjectivity about thoughts governing
their behavior. Some interventions to consider when using CBT include encouraging
, NSG 526 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Verified (Grade
A+)
the patient to analyze early parental relationships, the underlying meaning of
behavior, identification of negative thoughts, and the effect of thoughts on feelings
and behaviors
Mnemonic to identify medical mimics - (ANSWERS)THINC MED
Tumors
Hormones
Infection
Nutrition
CNS
Miscellaneous
Electrolyte imbalances & Environmental toxins
Drugs
Tumors that mimic psych symptoms - (ANSWERS)Frontal lob tumors - abrupt
change in personality, flat affect, and/or euphoria
Occupation lobe tumors - visual hallucinations
Parietal lobe tumors - sensory disturbances, agnosia, lack of awareness appearing as
denial
Temporal lobe tumors - mood & memory disturbances; hallucinations (all types),
paranoid delusions
Pancreas tumors - severe depression, weight loss
Adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma) - anxiety, panic attacks, sweating, rapid
pulse, tremors
Hypothyroidism - (ANSWERS)fatigue, loss of energy, trouble thinking and
depression, increased weight
Hyperthyroidism - (ANSWERS)anxiety, depressive or manic episode, psychosis,
weight loss, increased activity
A+)
Hildegard Peplau - (ANSWERS)Theory of Interpersonal Relations.
Earliest modern nursing theory
Enabled nursing to establish the groundwork for Advanced Practice Nursing.
Therapeutic communication.
Psychotherapy - (ANSWERS)Holistic treatment that relies on the nurse's processing
of what the patient is experiencing
During the psychotherapy process the Psych APN: - (ANSWERS)Addresses
individual and family problems with the patient
Assesses identified problems during the orientation phase of the therapeutic
relationship
Determines the underlying healthcare issues with the patient
Collects psychiatric data
Establishes a trusting relationship
Interpersonal Therapy Goals - (ANSWERS)Focus on difficulties patients are
experiencing in current relationships and the ways relationships can be handled
Change pattern of communication
To alter expectations within relationships
To use social supports to help patients deal with stressors and improve their
environment
To relieve symptoms
To build social skills
Interpersonal Therapy Indications - (ANSWERS)Complicated bereavement/grief
Marital and interpersonal conflicts such as role disputes
Life events such as role transitions
Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits
, NSG 526 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Verified (Grade
A+)
Early Phase of Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Therapist identifies depressive
symptoms, evaluates patient, generates a diagnosis, takes an interpersonal inventory
-nature of interactions with others
-identification of reciprocal relationships and determination if needs were satisfied
-Discussion of satisfying and dissatisfying aspects of the relationship
-recent changes in key relationships
-changes patient desires in relationships
Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Patient and therapist derive
more specific strategies to deal with stressors
Termination Phase Interpersonal Therapy - (ANSWERS)Consolidate gains
Foster independence in the person
Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive symptoms
To contract again for continuation of treatment as needed
Group Therapy - (ANSWERS)The primary purpose of group therapy is to facilitate
changes by the patient in order to address identified problems
The group should be able to share the group experience and the leader should assure
dominant members are brought to the attention of the group so they are able to
address issues within the process.
A person explaining to the group ways that person is able to cope with things is
called an "information giver".
A technique where special favors or awards are given to assure patient participation
and involvement in group therapy is called Reinforcement
CBT - (ANSWERS)Works by having an active and questioning therapist. It involves
homework assignments, dream description, looking at ideas and beliefs the patient
has about themselves with a goal to increase subjectivity about thoughts governing
their behavior. Some interventions to consider when using CBT include encouraging
, NSG 526 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Verified (Grade
A+)
the patient to analyze early parental relationships, the underlying meaning of
behavior, identification of negative thoughts, and the effect of thoughts on feelings
and behaviors
Mnemonic to identify medical mimics - (ANSWERS)THINC MED
Tumors
Hormones
Infection
Nutrition
CNS
Miscellaneous
Electrolyte imbalances & Environmental toxins
Drugs
Tumors that mimic psych symptoms - (ANSWERS)Frontal lob tumors - abrupt
change in personality, flat affect, and/or euphoria
Occupation lobe tumors - visual hallucinations
Parietal lobe tumors - sensory disturbances, agnosia, lack of awareness appearing as
denial
Temporal lobe tumors - mood & memory disturbances; hallucinations (all types),
paranoid delusions
Pancreas tumors - severe depression, weight loss
Adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma) - anxiety, panic attacks, sweating, rapid
pulse, tremors
Hypothyroidism - (ANSWERS)fatigue, loss of energy, trouble thinking and
depression, increased weight
Hyperthyroidism - (ANSWERS)anxiety, depressive or manic episode, psychosis,
weight loss, increased activity
