Theories & Therapies Assessment
A nurse is reviewing humanistic theories. Which of the following theorists were primarily involved in developing the humanistic theory? A) Sigmund Freud B) Abraham Maslow C) Erik Erikson D) John Watson
Answer: B
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client. Who asks, " why can't you be my therapist?" Which of the following therapeutic responses should the nurse give? A) "I am glad you are comfortable talking with me, but your therapy is most beneficial for my therapist with additional training to best guide, and talk with you." B) "That is not part of my current role. I work more with ensuring you rake your medications." C) "The therapist is the only person who can conduct the therapy session while in the facility." D)" Therapy must be conducted by a licensed therapist. i do not understand the techniques they do with you."
Answer: A
A nurse in a newly licensed nurse in a mental health facility are discussing the rules related to therapy. Which of the following intervention should the nurse discuss with the newly licensed nurse? A) Ensuring a therapeutic nurse-client relationship with those on the unit B) Leading family group therapy sessions C) Giving clients medications before each therapy session D) Instructing the clients to select which types of therapy they would like to use
Answer: A
A nurse is assisting a client and getting ready to have their first telehealth appointment with her therapist. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist the client with this type of therapy? A) Ensure the clients computer is connected to the internet B) Make sure the client has no one else in the room during their appointment C) Verify the client's history and medication list. D) Have the client come to the clinic to meet the therapist before the initial appointment.
Answer: A
A nurse is caring for an adolescent, who has an adverse childhood experience and was admitted to the inpatient unit with behavioral problems. The nurse should anticipate the provider prescribing which of the following types of treatment. A) Cognitive therapy B) Seclusion C) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) D) Restraints
Answer: A
A nurse is explaining to a client who has a mental illness why mental health promotion is important. The nurse should inform the client that mental health promotion has a wide variety of benefits, including which of the following? A) "Mental health promotion, promotes, positive mental health, which intern helps prevent you from missing work due to mental illness" B) "Mental health promotion can assist you in getting off of your medication." C) "Mental health promotion guides you to a variety of therapies to treat your mental illness." D) "Mental health promotion increases the chances of you having to be hospitalized every time your mental illness symptoms manifest."
Answer: A
A nurse is observing a group of children interacting. The nurse notes anytime a question is asked, all the children want to answer, and will often talk over each other. The should recognize that this behavioral is indicative of which of the following stages of Kohlberg's theory? A) Instrumental relatively orientation B) Postconvention C) Conventional D) Preconventional
Answer: A
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the purpose of psychoanalytic therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A) "Psychoanalytic therapy helps. You see yourself as an individual and learn adaptive coping skills." B) "Psychoanalytic therapy is a chance for you to meet with others and discuss similar diagnoses." C) "Psychoanalytic therapy is aimed at helping you meet your family needs." D) "Psychoanalytic therapy allows you to complete your therapy from home once you are discharged."
Answer: A
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about psychodynamic theory. Which of the following should the nurse include as an example related to this theory? A) A client who reports being afraid of storms because they experienced a tornado as a child B) A client who reports they recently fractured their leg in a car accident C) A client who was an active military member for 10 years and engaged in combat. D) A client who is currently going through a divorce and is struggling to accept the loss of their marriage
Answer: A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has major depressive disorder. The client states, I don't think I am financially prepared for retirement, yet I am eligible to retire this year. The nurse should identify that the client is in which of the following stages of Erikson stages of development? A) Transcendence B) Ego integrity vs. despair C) Generativity vs. stagnation or self-absorption D) Intimacy vs. isolation
Answer: B
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) ? A) A client who has an intellectual development disability B) A client who has Tourette's syndrome C) A client who has dementia D) A client who has insomnia
Answer: B
A nurse is planning to teach a client about behavioral therapy which of the following statements are the nurse plan to include? A) "Behavioral therapy is based on the belief that problems are rooted in a person's past." B) "Behavioral therapy is the type of psychotherapy that helps you modify your maladaptive behavioral patterns." C) "Behavioral therapy holds that the unconscious mind influences your thoughts and feelings." D) "Behavioral therapy is working one-on-one with a therapist through talk therapy."
Answer: B
A nurse is discussing the different forms of complementary and alternative therapy with another nurse. Which of the following treatment should be considered on this list? Select all that apply. A) Individual therapy B) Pet therapy C) Meditation D) Yoga E) Group therapy
Answer: B, C, D
A nurse is explaining to a newly hired nurse how mental help promotion can be used for clients. Which of the following examples should the nurse use in the explanation? Select or that apply A) Administering client medications on an inpatient unit B) Following suicide precautions for a client. C) Allowing a client to skip individual therapy if they are tired D) Assisting the client and using adaptive coping skills, E) Allowing the client to use exercise equipment when becoming anxious in group therapy
Answer: B, D, E
A newly licensed nurse asked a charge nurse, what is the difference between a suicide attempt and self harm? Which of the following responses should I charge nurse give? A) "when a client attempts suicide, they do so in a manner by causing self-harm." B) "the two terms are the same and can be used interchangeably." C) "a suicide attempt is when a person harms himself with the intent to die, but does not. Self harm is when a client intentionally inflict harm themselves, but does not have intentions to kill themselves." D) a suicide attempt is the manner in which someone kills themselves. Self-harm is just the person acting out."
Answer: C
A nurse is caring for a group of clients at a mental health facility. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is exhibiting a warning sign of suicide. A) A client who states that they are stopping their medication B) A client who states they have been sleeping 12 hr a day C) A client who is giving away their possessions D) A client requests an appointment to discuss their depression
Answer: C
A nurse is planning to add a client to an established therapy group on the unit. The group currently includes a 13-year-old adolescent, who has depression, a 15 adolescent who has a history of self harm, and a 14 year old adolescent, who recently threaten to kill themselves. Which of the following adolescent should the nurse add to this group? A) A 16 year old adolescent who has schizophrenia B) A 17 year old adolescent who has substance use disorder C) A 12 year old adolescent who has anxiety and depression D) A 14 year old adolescent who has borderline personality disorder
Answer: C
A nurse is reviewing the physical environment of a child inpatient unit. Which of the following contraindicates Milieu therapy? A) A seclusion room with nothing in it B) A quiet room with music and warm lighting C) An exercise room with bikes and treadmills D) A craft room with scissors, and other art supplies
Answer: D
A nurse is teaching a client about therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A) "You can refuse therapy. We are just required to offer it to you." B) "You can select to do therapy, but this must be decided on admission." C) "Your provider requires you to attend therapy in both an individual and group setting while on the unit." D) "Therapy can be used in conjunction with your medication's to improve your health"
Answer: D
A nurse is teaching another nurse about freuds pyschoanalytic theory related to human behavior. Which of the following statements regarding the id should the nurse include in the teaching? A) "The id is the part of a person's personality." B) "The id is the part that guides a person's morals or why they follow rules." C) "The id helps teach clients what is right versus wrong regarding their behavior." D) "The id is often an area that is used for instant gratification"
Answer: D
