Exam 2: Theories and Therapies

A psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. Which strategy is most consistent with psychoanalytic psychotherapy?

A patient is fearful of riding on elevators. The therapist first rides an escalator with the patient. The therapist and patient then stand in an elevator with the door open for 5 minutes and later with the elevator door closed for 5 minutes. Which technique has the therapist used?

A nurse consistently encourages patient to do his or her own activities of daily living. If the patient is unable to complete an activity, the nurse helps until the patient is once again independent. This nurse's practice is most influenced by which theorist?

Which comments by an elderly person best indicate successful completion of the individual's psychosocial developmental task? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse supports a parent for praising a child who behaves in helpful ways to others. When this child behaves with politeness and helpfulness in adulthood, which feeling will most likely result?

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 psychosocial developmental task do these statements contrast?

A nurse influenced by Peplau's interpersonal theory works with an anxious, withdrawn patient.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

A patient repeatedly stated, "I'm stupid." Which statement by that patient would show progress resulting from cognitive-behavioral therapy?

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 better now." Which type of therapy was used?

Which comment best indicates a patient is self-actualized?

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

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. Which type of therapy would be most helpful for this patient?

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

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

The parent of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia tearfully asks the nurse, "What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's best response.

Which patient is the best candidate for brief psychodynamic therapy?

Which therapies involve electrical brain stimulation for treatment of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)

An adult dies in a tragic accident. Afterward, the siblings plan a funeral service. Which statement by a sibling best indicates a sense of self-actualization?

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

An adult says, "I never know the answers," and "My opinion does not count." Which psychosocial crisis was unsuccessfully resolved for this adult?