Exam 3: Theories and Therapies

A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, "No!" when given direction. The nurse's counseling with the parent should be based on the premise that the child is engaged in which of Erikson's psychosocial crises?

Cognitive behavioral therapy was provided for a patient who frequently said, "I'm stupid." Which statement by the patient indicates the therapy was effective?

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

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

A 26-month-old child displays negative behaviors. The parent says, "My child refuses toilet training and shouts, 'No!' when given direction. What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply.

Operant conditioning will be used to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute. Which technique would a nurse include in the treatment plan?

A patient underwent psychotherapy weekly for 3 years. The therapist used free association, dream analysis, and facilitated transference to help the patient understand unconscious processes and foster personality changes. Which type of therapy was used?

A patient comments, "I never know the right answer" and "My opinion is not important." Using Erikson's theory, which psychosocial crisis did the patient have difficulty resolving?

A basic level registered nurse works with patients in a community setting. Which groups should this nurse expect to lead? (Select all that apply.)

An adult expresses the wish to be taken care of and often behaves in a helpless fashion. This adult has needs related to which of Freud's stages of psychosexual development?

A 4-year-old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings cry, and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using the Freudian theory, a nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the:

A nurse psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. The therapeutic strategy most consistent with the framework of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is:

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. I don't have time to help others." These comments contrast which developmental tasks?

A person tells a nurse, "I was the only survivor in a small plane crash, but three business associates died. I got anxious and depressed and saw a counselor three times a week for a month. We talked about my feelings related to being a survivor, and now I'm fine, back to my old self." Which type of therapy was used?

Which patient statement would lead a nurse to suspect that the developmental task of infancy was not successfully completed?

A nurse supports parental praise of a child who is behaving in a helpful way. When the individual behaves with politeness and helpfulness in adulthood, which feeling will most likely result?

A person received an invitation to be in the wedding of a friend who lives across the country. The individual is afraid of flying. What type of therapy should the nurse recommend?

An advanced practice nurse determines that a group of patients would benefit from opportunities to practice appropriate social behaviors and learn about basic living skills. The nurse would arrange for:

A student nurse tells the instructor, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn what I need to know by observation." The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to the student by responding:

The parent of a 4-year-old rewards and praises the child for helping a younger sibling, being polite, and using good manners. A nurse supports the use of praise because, according to the Freudian theory, these qualities will likely be internalized and become part of the child's: