Exam 2: Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice

A college student received an invitation to attend the wedding of a close friend who lives across the country.The student is afraid of flying.What type of therapy would the nurse suggest?

A patient had psychotherapy weekly for 5 months.The therapist used free association,dream analysis,and facilitated transference to help the patient understand conflicts and foster change.Select the term that applies to this method.

A nurse influenced by Peplau's interpersonal theory works with an anxious,withdrawn patient.Interventions should focus on:

A nurse listens to a group of recent retirees.One says,"I volunteer with Meals on Wheels,coach teen sports,and do church visitation." Another laughs and says,"I'm too busy taking care of myself to volunteer to help others." Which developmental task do these statements contrast?

Order these outcomes from highest to lowest priority.The patient will: A)consume at least 50% of every meal. B)identify assets and strengths about self. C)describe characteristics of an intimate relationship. D)identify reasons to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

Consider a therapist's statement: "The patient is homosexual but has kept this preference secret.Severe anxiety and depression occur when the patient anticipates family reactions to this sexual orientation." Which perspective is evident in the speaker?

A 2-year-old child often displays negative behaviors.The parent says,"My child refuses toilet training and shouts 'No!' when given directions.What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply.

Which patient statement would lead the nurse to suspect unsuccessful completion of the developmental task of infancy?

A patient states,"I'm starting cognitive-behavioral therapy.What can I expect from the sessions?" Which response(s)by the nurse would be appropriate? Select all that apply.

A 26-month-old displays negative behavior,refuses toilet training,and often says,"No!" Which stage of psychosexual development is evident?

Operant conditioning is part of the treatment plan to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute.Which technique applies?

A single parent who is employed full time complains of feelings of inadequacy related to work and family.The parent seeks help from a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.The therapist will treat the parent by:

A patient is suspicious and frequently manipulates others.To which psychosexual stage do these traits relate?

A person says,"I was the only survivor in a small plane crash.Three business associates died.I got depressed and saw a counselor twice a week for 4 weeks.We talked about my feelings related to being a survivor and I'm OK now." Which type of therapy was used?

A cognitive strategy the nurse could use to help a dependent patient would be:

Which comment(s)by an elderly person best indicate successful completion of developmental tasks? Select all that apply.

A patient expresses the desire to be cared for by others and often behaves in a helpless fashion.The patient's needs relate to which stage of psychosexual development?

Although ego defense mechanisms and security operations are unconsciously determined and designed to relieve anxiety,the major difference is:

A psychiatric technician says,"Common sense is the most important part of working with people who have mental illness.Theories are just something to fill up textbooks." The nurse wants to educate the technician by identifying which common use of Sullivan's theory?

A nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to plan care for a patient with mental illness.Which problem will receive priority? The patient: