NR605 / NR 605 Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental
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
,-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
,-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
, 5. Theoretical*Models*in*Psychotherapy:
Answer
*
Maslow's*Hierarchy*of*Needs
*
Health*Belief*Model*Transtheoretical
* Model*of*Change
6. Maslow's*Hierarchy*of*Needs
:*Answer
framework*for*understanding*client*motivation
*
-
first*four*levels*of*need*in*the*hierarchy*(physiological*needs,*safety,*love*and*belongin
g,*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
4*/*3
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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
,-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
,-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
, 5. Theoretical*Models*in*Psychotherapy:
Answer
*
Maslow's*Hierarchy*of*Needs
*
Health*Belief*Model*Transtheoretical
* Model*of*Change
6. Maslow's*Hierarchy*of*Needs
:*Answer
framework*for*understanding*client*motivation
*
-
first*four*levels*of*need*in*the*hierarchy*(physiological*needs,*safety,*love*and*belongin
g,*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
4*/*3
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