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NSG526 / NSG 526 EXAM 2
Clinical Modalities in Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice - Wilkes Actual Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass
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- Which of the following is not a technique used in cognitive therapy?
- Reattribution
- Role-playing
- Abreaction
- Developing alternatives
Answer: C) Abreaction
Explanation: Abreaction involves the release of pent-up emotions through reliving past traumatic events, which is not a standard technique in cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy focuses more on changing thought patterns than on emotional release.
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- The psychiatric advanced practice nurse is developing the care plan for an 8-year-old
child with intermittent explosive disorder. Based on Piaget, which of the following goals
would be appropriate? The child will:
- Connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
- Generalize the consequences of his anger and aggression to different situations.
- Identify situations in which he is likely to feel abandoned.
- Experience an increase in autonomous behavior.
Answer: A) Connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
Explanation: According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children in this age range are developing the ability to connect actions with consequences. Helping the child understand the link between their behavior and its outcomes is crucial.
- Which one of the following is the focus of interpersonal therapy?
- Anxiety management
- Belief systems 2 / 4
- Faulty cognitions
- Social interaction
Answer: D) Social interaction
Explanation: Interpersonal therapy (IPT) primarily focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning, which can impact mental health. It aims to help clients understand and manage their relationships and social skills, addressing issues such as role disputes and grief.
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- A patient tells the psychiatric advanced practice nurse she is going to try supplementing
- Assess the patient for depression and risk for suicide.
- Suggest that aromatherapy may produce even better results.
- Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
- Suggest she consider decreasing the dosage of her antidepressant.
her selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort. Which action should the psychiatric advanced practice nurse take first?
Answer: C) Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
Explanation: St. John's wort can lead to serotonin syndrome when combined with SSRIs due to its ability to increase serotonin levels. The immediate action should be educating the patient about this potentially life-threatening condition.
- In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it is often helpful to view people as separate from their
- Psychoanalysis
- Narrative Therapy
- Strategic Therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy 3 / 4
problems and behaviors. This empowers them to make changes in their thought patterns and behaviors. Which type of therapy would utilize this approach?
Answer: B) Narrative Therapy
Explanation: Narrative therapy involves separating individuals from their problems, allowing clients to reauthor their stories and create positive changes, fostering empowerment and agency.
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6. Characteristics of cognitive-behavioral therapy include:
(Select all that apply.)
- Not time-limited
- Active
- Directive
- Collaborative
- Unstructured
Answer: B) Active, C) Directive, D) Collaborative.
Explanation: CBT is an active, structured, and collaborative therapeutic approach that seeks to change problematic thinking and behavior. It typically has a defined timeframe but does not persist indefinitely.
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- What theorist is considered the "father of CBT"?
Answer: Aaron Beck
Explanation: Aaron Beck is widely recognized as the father of cognitive behavioral therapy due to his pioneering work in developing the cognitive model of depression and identifying cognitive distortions.
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