NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL
HEALTH EXAM 1 MODULES 1-3
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
examples of psychotherapy - ANSWERbehavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - ANSWERaims to modify maladaptive behavior
patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior
results from an attempt to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain veracity - ANSWERthe duty to be honest and truthful. The nurse should
never deceive or mislead patients.
explain fidelity - ANSWERkeepings one's promise. the nurse should never break a
promise if one is made
explain moral behaviors - ANSWERconduct that results from serious critical thinking
about how individuals treat others
what are client specific rights in mental health? - ANSWER-informed consent
-right to refuse meds/ tx
-right to least restrictive tx
* are not valid when the client is at risk of harming self or others*
explain what cognitive therapy is. - ANSWERfocuses on individual client thoughts
and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) - ANSWERuses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - ANSWERtherapy 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.
example of compensation - ANSWERSomeone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
, explain denial - ANSWERrefusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or
feelings associated.
example of denial - ANSWERA woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - ANSWERshifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
explain what milieu therapy is - ANSWERcreates an environment that is supportive
and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is - ANSWERtherapy 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.
what types of disorders can ECT help with? - ANSWERUsed as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - ANSWERalturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - ANSWERdealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - ANSWERIt is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - ANSWERcovering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of displacement - ANSWERA man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - ANSWERattributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings
onto another who does not have them
example of projection - ANSWERA woman has feelings for someone other than her
husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - ANSWERconscious or unconscious assumption of the
characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification - ANSWERThe student nurse imitates the nurturing actions
of the instructor.
HEALTH EXAM 1 MODULES 1-3
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
examples of psychotherapy - ANSWERbehavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - ANSWERaims to modify maladaptive behavior
patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior
results from an attempt to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain veracity - ANSWERthe duty to be honest and truthful. The nurse should
never deceive or mislead patients.
explain fidelity - ANSWERkeepings one's promise. the nurse should never break a
promise if one is made
explain moral behaviors - ANSWERconduct that results from serious critical thinking
about how individuals treat others
what are client specific rights in mental health? - ANSWER-informed consent
-right to refuse meds/ tx
-right to least restrictive tx
* are not valid when the client is at risk of harming self or others*
explain what cognitive therapy is. - ANSWERfocuses on individual client thoughts
and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) - ANSWERuses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - ANSWERtherapy 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.
example of compensation - ANSWERSomeone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
, explain denial - ANSWERrefusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or
feelings associated.
example of denial - ANSWERA woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - ANSWERshifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
explain what milieu therapy is - ANSWERcreates an environment that is supportive
and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is - ANSWERtherapy 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.
what types of disorders can ECT help with? - ANSWERUsed as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - ANSWERalturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - ANSWERdealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - ANSWERIt is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - ANSWERcovering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of displacement - ANSWERA man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - ANSWERattributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings
onto another who does not have them
example of projection - ANSWERA woman has feelings for someone other than her
husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - ANSWERconscious or unconscious assumption of the
characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification - ANSWERThe student nurse imitates the nurturing actions
of the instructor.
