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(WILKES) NSG 526 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| NEW!!
Four Phases of the Nursing Model? - ANSWER - -Orientation -Identification -Exploitation -Resolution
Psychotherapy Process? - ANSWER - -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
How does the patient recover through adaption? - ANSWER - By applying core principles of psychotherapy, as well as, nursing theory
What does the PMHNP need to avoid? - ANSWER - Avoid taking patients with similar problems or put aside personal pathology
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pg. 2 Goals for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - -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
Indications for Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - -Complicated bereavement/grief -Marital and interpersonal conflicts, such as role disputes -Life events, such as role transitions -Isolation, lack of support, interpersonal deficits
Early Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Therapist identifies depressive symptoms, evaluates patient, generates a diagnosis, obtain information on how the patient handles relationships
Middle Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - Patient and therapist derive more specific strategies to deal with stressors
Termination Phase of Interpersonal Therapy? - ANSWER - -Consolidate gains 2 / 3
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pg. 3 -Foster independence in the person -Review risk of relapse and reappearance of depressive symptoms -To contract again for continuation of treatment as needed
Purpose of Group Therapy? - ANSWER - Facilitate changes by the patient in order to address identified problems
Role of leader in group therapy? - ANSWER - Assure dominant members are brought to the attention of the group, so they are able to address issues within the process
Role of information giver in group therapy? - ANSWER - A person explaining to the group ways that person is able to cope with things
Role of Reinforcement in group therapy? - ANSWER - A technique where special favors or awards are given to assure patient participation and involvement in group therapy
Goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - ANSWER - Increase subjectivity about thoughts governing their behavior.
This is done by:
-homework assignments -dream description -looking at ideas and beliefs the patient has about themselves
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