Health across the Lifespan I Practicum
Midterm Exam Weeks 1 - 4 Covered
100% Guarantee Pass - Chamberlain
1. Psychotherapy
Answer
nonpharmacological-intervention
-used-to-tx-mental-health-diagnoses-or-distress
-help-clients-improve-functioning-and-well-being
-talk-therapy
-provided-by-psychiatrists,-psychologists,-social-workers,-marriage-and-family-ther--
apists,-counselors,-and-PMHNPs
-may-include-individual,-couple,-family,-or-group-sessions
-Goals:-symptom-reduction,-improvement-in-functioning,-relapse-prevention,-empow--
erment,-achievement-of-collaborative-goals-set-by-the-client-&-therapist.
2. Methods-of-Collaboration:
- Answer
Intraprofessional-Collaboration
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,-the-interaction-and-efforts-between-two-disciplines-with-the-same-profession
• Potential-barriers:-tension,-large-team-size,-high-turnover,-lack-of-familiarity-and-
common-goals,-role-ambiguity,-generational-differences,-and-lack-of-undergraduate-
nursing-education-on-intraprofessional-practice.
Transprofessional-Collaboration
-includes-communication-with-various-disciplines:-physicians,-physical/occupational-
therapy,-and-social-services,-along-with-others-to-ensure-care-is-delivered-safely
• Potential-barrier:-lack-of-training
3. Role-of-PMHNPs-in-Psychotherapy
Answer
unique,-full-spectrum-approach
-may-provide-psychotherapy-in-addition-to-prescribing-medications
-providing-client-and-family-education
-coordinating-care-and-referrals-as-a-part-of-the-treatment-plan
-provide-psychotherapy-in-a-variety-of-ambulatory,-emergency-department,-inpatient,-
and-outpatient-settings
4. Holistic-Paradigm-of-Healing
Answer
holistic-model-of-care-with-a-focus-on-healing
-Holistic-therapy-respects-the-complexity-of-each-unique-individual
• appreciating-the-relationship-between-the-client's-mind,-body,-and-spirit
• recognizing-the-interdependence-of-all-parts-of-the-human-system
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,-Foundational-to-healing-is-the-relationship-between-the-client-and-therapist
• Emotional-connection-in-the-relationship-is-critical-to-the-success-of-psychotherapy
• PMHNP-approaches-the-nurse-client-relationship-with-acceptance,-empathy,-pa--
tience,-and-kindness-to-create-a-space-for-healing
-psychotherapy-can-help-the-individual-accept-dysregulation-and-disharmony-in-the-
present-moment
• achieves-acceptance-of-the-present,-they-may-be-able-to-let-go-of-resistance,-relax,- and-
release-fears
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, 5. Theoretical-Models-in-Psychotherapy:
- Answer
Maslow's-Hierarchy-of-Needs
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Health-Belief-Model-Transtheoretical-
Model-of-Change
6. Maslow's-Hierarchy-of-Needs
:-Answer
framework-for-understanding-client-motivation
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-first-four-levels-of-need-in-the-hierarchy-(physiological-needs,-safety,-love-and-
belonging,-and-esteem)-are-sometimes-referred-to-as-deficiency-needs-(D-needs)
• Motivation-decreases-once-D-needs-are-met
-highest-level-of-need,-self-actualization,-is-considered-a-growth-or-being-need- (B-
need)
• 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
7. self-actualized-person
- Answer
:-is-self-fulfilled
-Qualities-exhibited-by-the-self-actualized-person-include-independence,-autonomy,-
creativity,-and-maturity
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