Treatment Modalities Flashcards
What is the optimal size for group therapy?
7-8 members
What is an example of an open group?
AA, NA
During a therapeutic group, two clients engage in an angry verbal exchange. The nurse leader interrupts the exchange and excuses both of the clients from the group. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated?
Autocratic
During a therapeutic group, the nurse encourages clients to present unit problems and discuss possible solutions. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated ?
Democratic
Being aware of the potential imbalance of power between the nurse and avoiding circumstances for personal gain are both examples of ____________ boundaries
Professional
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing _______________ that occur spontaneously and contribute to distorted affect.
Automatic thoughts
During a therapeutic group, the nurse sits quietly while the group members stray from the assigned topic. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated?
Laissez-Faire
The goal of Milieu therapy is to manipulate the _____________ so that the clients hospital experience is therapeutic.
Environment
The client is expected to to learn ___________, ___________, __________ skills in a therapeutic community setting.
Adaptive coping, interaction, relationship
In Milieu therapy, the ____________ environment serves as the primary tool of therapy
Community
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the nurse’s ability to respond with ____________ that creates the healing environment for the patient.
calm composure
Any action that oversteps the _______________ boundary to meet the needs of the nurse are boundary violations
Established
Ensuring patients have a written schedule of activities, know who to ask for medications, and who to speak with to express concerns, are all examples of ______________, which promotes a therapeutic environment.
Structure
A ___________ group is available to the public and generally does not have a completion date.
Open
A ___________ group is not available to the public and typically has a set end date.
Closed