Exam 3: Theories and Therapies

A psychiatric technician says,"Little of what takes place on the behavioral health unit seems to be theory based." A nurse educates the technician by identifying which common use of Sullivan's theory?

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

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A nurse uses Peplau's interpersonal therapy while working with an anxious,withdrawn patient.Interventions should focus on:

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 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:

A nurse assesses that a patient is suspicious and frequently manipulates others.Using the Freudian theory,these traits are related to which psychosexual stage?

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

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 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?

A single parent is experiencing feelings of inadequacy related to work and family since one teenaged child ran away several weeks ago.The parent seeks the help of a therapist specializing in cognitive therapy.The psychotherapist who uses cognitive therapy will treat the patient by:

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

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?

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:

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

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

A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior,refuses toilet training,and often shouts,"No!" when given directions.Using Freud's stages of psychosexual development,a nurse would assess the child's behavior is based on which stage?