SOLUTIONS 2026-2027
The ability of the patient to do the work of therapy - ANS-
Important components of a therapeutic alliance?
Holistic treatment that relies on the nurse's processing of that
the patient is experiencing - ANS-What is Psychotherapy?
-Her application of Sullivan's theory of anxiety to nursing
practice
-Described the effects of different levels of anxiety (mild,
moderate, severe, and panic) on perception and learning
-Promoted interventions to lower anxiety, with the aim of
improving clients' abilities to think and function at more
satisfactory levels - ANS-Peplau's most universal contribution to
PMHNPs?
-Observation, interpretation, and intervention
(The PMHNP observes and listens to the client, developing
impressions about the client's situation) - ANS-Per Peplau, skills
of a MH nurse?
-The processes by which the nurse helps clients make positive
changes in their health care status and well-being
-Believed that illness offered a unique opportunity for
experiential learning, personal growth, and improved coping
strategies and that PMH-APRNs play a unique role in facilitating
,this growth - ANS-What is the main idea for Peplau's Theory of
Interpersonal Relationships?
-Silence
-Accepting
-Giving recognition
-Giving information
-Offering self
-Giving broad openings
-Offering general leads
-Placing the event in time or sequence
-Making observation
-Encouraging description of perceptions
-Encouraging comparison
-Reflection
-Exploring
-Seeking clarification
-Presenting reality
-Voicing doubt
-Verbalizing the implied
-Attempting to translate into feelings
-Encouraging formulation of a plan of action
-Summarizing - ANS-Therapeutic Communication Techniques?
-Reassuring
-Approving
-Disapproving
-Rejecting
-Advising
,-Probing
-Challenging
-Defending
-Requesting an explanation
-Indication the existence of an external source
-Belittling feelings
-Making stereotypical comments
-Giving literal responses
-Introducing an unrelated topic - ANS-Non-Therapeutic
Techniques?
-Orientation
-Identification
-Exploitation
-Resolution - ANS-Four Phases of the Nursing Model?
-The PMHNP addresses individual and family problems with the
patient
-Assess identified problems during the orientation phase
-Determines the underlying healthcare issues with the patient
-Collects psychiatric data
-Establish a trusting relationship - ANS-Psychotherapy Process?
By applying core principles of psychotherapy, as well as, nursing
theory - ANS-How does the patient recover through adaption?
Avoid taking patients with similar problems or put aside
personal pathology - ANS-What does the PMHNP need to
avoid?
, -Focus on difficulties patient is experiencing in current
relationships and the ways the relationships can be handled
-Change pattern of communication
-Alter expectations within relationships
-Use social supports to help patients deal with stressors and
improve their environment
-Relieve symptoms
-Build social skills - ANS-Goals for Interpersonal Therapy?
-Complicated bereavement/grief
-Marital and interpersonal conflicts, such as role disputes
-Life events, such as role transitions
-Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits - ANS-
Indications for Interpersonal Therapy?
Therapist identifies depressive symptoms, evaluates patient,
generates a diagnosis, obtain information on how the patient
handles relationships - ANS-Early Phase of Interpersonal
Therapy?
Patient and therapist derive more specific strategies to deal
with stressors - ANS-Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy?
-Consolidate gains
-Foster independence in the person
-Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive
symptoms